Camden man faces up to 30 years for committing bank fraud with U.S. Treasury checks
A Camden native pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud on Thursday after printing counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks. According to court documents and statements made in court, 25-year-old Arthur…
Long Beach approves contract for state’s first Safe Haven Baby Box
More than six months later, Long Beach Mayor George Bass and several aldermen have signed a contract approving a Safe Haven Baby Box to be set up at a local…
Ole Miss women’s basketball season ends with 72-62 loss to Louisville in Sweet 16
The Ole Miss women's basketball team's historic NCAA Tournament run has come to an end following a 72-62 loss to Louisville in the Sweet 16. A blow-for-blow fight took place…
Former Baptist paramedic sentenced for stealing, injecting opioids during shifts
An Oxford man has been sentenced to three years of supervised release after tampering with opioids while working as a paramedic with Baptist Ambulance. According to court documents, 35-year-old Richard…
Hyde-Smith requests temporary payments to rural hospitals from federal government
As 28 hospitals across Mississippi are in danger of closing, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is seeking help from the federal government. Hyde-Smith encouraged U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary…
Man accused of killing Ebony Owens charged with sexual battery of a minor
A man accused of murdering his wife is now facing additional charges for sex crimes against a minor. According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, 36-year-old Michael Owens, who is…
Bill allowing liquor stores to open on Sundays dies in Mississippi legislature
Legislation that would have allowed liquor sales on Sunday has died in the Mississippi Legislature. House Bill 384, authored by Rep. Brent Powell, R-Brandon, was introduced to authorize any Mississippi…
Investigation launched after inmate found dead at Parchman
An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead at Parchman Friday morning. As reported by WTVA, prison personnel found 30-year-old Earnest Williams unresponsive in his cell. He…
Husband of Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin not surprised by team’s postseason success
For the first time since 2007, the Ole Miss women's basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16. Though most college basketball fans were surprised by the 8-seed Lady Rebels…
