Mississippi man pleads guilty to making death threat against Dr. Anthony Fauci
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to court documents, Robert Wiser Bates, 39, of Ridgeland, called the…
Bay St. Louis man to serve up to 40 years in prison for fentanyl distribution
Bay St. Louis native Joseph Henry has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in U.S. District Court in Gulfport on Thursday. According to court records, Hancock County…
Mississippi State to host memorial service in honor of Mike Leach on Tuesday
Mississippi State University will host a memorial service in honor of former head football coach Mike Leach on Tuesday. The service, which will be open to the public and can…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, December 20
Northern Mississippi-- Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain this morning. Highs will be in the upper 40s. Partly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the lower to mid-30s.…
Atmos Energy donates $200K to Salvation Army to lower bills for needy residents
In order to assist Mississippians struggling to pay their gas bills this holiday season, Atmos Energy recently donated $200,000 to the Salvation Army’s Jackson Chapter. Atmos Energy's gift comes as…
Gov. Reeves calls for President Biden to end COVID-19 public health emergency
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has joined fellow Republican governors in issuing a letter urging President Joe Biden to end the federal public health emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic by…
Itawamba Community College names Travis Macon as new head football coach
Itawamba Community College has hired Travis Macon as the school’s new head football coach. "It's an exciting time for me and my family," Macon said. "Everyone has made us feel…
Two Greenville men sentenced for selling illegal narcotics in parking lot
Two Greenville men have been sentenced to at least five years in prison following their convictions for drug and gun-related offenses. According to court documents, Lakendrick Motton and Antoine Jackson…
Mississippi casinos to consider cashless future as technology advances
As the world continues to move towards cashless alternatives such as debit cards, mobile wallets, and digital apps as primary means for transactions, some Mississippi casinos are also considering a…
