Man wanted for child sex crimes out of Florida Panhandle arrested in Mississippi
An alleged predator wanted out of Florida on multiple charges for sex crimes against a minor has been detained in Ridgeland. Police report that Ladarrius Rasheed Martin, 37, was pulled…
Impending worker strike not expected to impact Mississippi ports
A gloomy day at ports across the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico looms as union workers are gearing up for a major strike. However, Mississippi’s ports are not…
Millsaps’ Preston Hill named Campbell Trophy semifinalist
Preston Hill, one of the Millsaps Majors veteran leaders, has been recognized among the top scholar-athletes in all of college football. The William V. Campbell Trophy is one of the…
14-year-old and 16-year-old arrested for shooting into crowd in Jackson
A Saturday shooting in the capital city led to the capture of a pair of teen suspects. Officers with the Jackson Police Department were dispatched to the 3600 block of…
One dead after crashing car into horses standing in road
A Mississippi man was killed in a wreck after his vehicle struck a group of horses standing in the middle of a rural highway. The Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed the…
Mississippians win awards for best players in Milwaukee Brewers farm system
Two Mississippi players are being awarded for a great season in minor league baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers announced that High-A Wisconsin shortstop Cooper Pratt and Double-A Biloxi pitcher K.C. Hunt…
Hernando school resource officer charged with rape
State authorities are investigating after a rape allegation arose involving a school resource officer in Hernando. According to DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton, Hosie Porter has been arrested and…
Marion man arrested for unnatural intercourse along with torturing, killing animals on video
A Foxworth man was arrested and charged in connection with animal abuse and unnatural intercourse last week after reports that he was filming animals being tortured and killed. Deputies with…
Late actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones honored in Congress
Legendary actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones, who recently passed away at the age of 93, is being honored in Congress for his contributions to the arts. Sens. Roger…
Sanderson Farms Championship underway in Jackson with $7.6 million purse
Golfers are flooding onto the grounds of the Country Club of Jackson as the Sanderson Farms Championship is underway once again. The tournament, which is Mississippi’s lone PGA Tour event,…
