Former Pearl police officer handed 20-year sentence for stealing money from deceased woman
A former officer with the Pearl Police Department will spend two decades behind bars for brazenly stealing money from the home of an elderly woman who had recently passed away.…
5 Baptist Memorial hospitals in Mississippi earn ‘A’ grade for patient safety
Five Baptist Memorial hospitals in Mississippi have been given an "A" grade for prioritizing safety and care when treating patients. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient…
Reeves elected vice chair of Republican Governors Association
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been announced for a national leadership role, being elected to serve as vice chair of the Republican Governors Association. RGA announced Reeves as its vice…
Memphis fugitive captured in Mississippi after hours-long standoff
A Memphis man wanted on multiple charges was arrested across the state line in Mississippi after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement. Tra-Shawn Robinson, 26, was arrested in Grenada on…
High school football scores for MAIS championships, MHSAA playoffs
High school football playoffs are in full force, including every MAIS championship happening throughout the week and into the weekend. As champions are crowned on the private-school level and public…
What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a potentially far-reaching development in…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, November 20
Dense fog is likely to be present across southern Mississippi this morning. Visibility could drop to below one-quarter of a mile. Here’s your statewide forecast from the target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Weather…
Thunder & Lightning: The Bye Week Blitz Heads to Two Different Diamonds
As is tradition here on Thunder & Lightning, when Mississippi State football has the week off, the focus turns to the other sports on campus. Today, Brian Hadad and Robbie…
T&L Exclusive: Jake Mangum on Year One in the Bigs, Returning to Dudy Noble, and The Secrets to His Success
There are few former Mississippi State athletes more beloved than Jake Mangum. Now in the major leagues, Mangum joins Brian Hadad to talk about his rookie season in Tampa Bay,…
T&L Extra: The Bye Week Blitz With Coach Samantha Ricketts
Mississippi State softball is a program that has become a consistent fixture in the NCAA Tournament. Can the Bulldogs take another step and host a regional at Nusz Park? Brian…
