Mississippi joins more than 12 states receiving suspicious package at election office
Mississippi joins a multitude of states receiving a suspicious package at the state's election office. According to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, his office was notified by federal law…
Machete-wielding man arrested near Magee High School
Amid heightened tensions around Mississippi schools following a litany of threats in the last week, law enforcement was alerted on Tuesday to a suspicious-looking man walking near Magee High School…
Sardis water clerk arrested for alleged embezzlement
The former water clerk for the Town of Sardis has been arrested on one count of embezzlement. State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday that special agents from his office took…
Jones County woman pleads guilty to involvement in rental assistance fraud scheme
A Jones County woman will spend time in prison for her involvement in a fraudulent rental assistance scheme. State Auditor Shad White announced that Christy Gomez has pleaded guilty to…
Carly Gregg’s stepfather takes the stand: What we learned from him about the teen murder suspect
Day two of the trial of accused teenage murder suspect Carly Madison Gregg is underway with her stepfather taking the stand. Heath Smylie, who recounted the March 19, 2024, incident…
Report: Mississippi sees most-ever school districts with C grade or higher in 2023-24
Mississippi's public schools have seen an overall improvement in grades in recent years, a report from the state's department of education reveals. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released accountability…
Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues named semifinalist for Wuerffel Trophy
Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. The announcement came on Tuesday with Pegues, a member of the Allstate AFCA…
Mississippians encouraged to use free life insurance policy locator tool to find lost benefits
Mississippi's insurance commissioner is encouraging the public to use an online tool to help people save money on life insurance policies. According to Commissioner Mike Chaney, more than 1,600 Mississippians…
Man found rotting near Craft Center in Ridgeland over a month ago identified
Authorities have identified a man who was found deceased near the Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland over a month ago. On August 7, Ridgeland police responded to the 900 block…
DOJ awards over $3 million to bolster public safety in Mississippi
Three Mississippi universities have received grants from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) towards projects that will improve public safety and strengthen law enforcement in the Southern District of the…
