Capitol Police arrest 2 juveniles tied to string of auto burglaries on college campuses
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with more than 20 auto burglaries reported on the campuses Belhaven University and Millsaps College, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.…
Pearl Board of Aldermen rejects citizen vote to allow liquor stores
The Pearl Board of Aldermen voted against the people on Tuesday, choosing to reject a citizen-approved ordinance that would have allowed liquor stores to open inside city limits. Back in…
Hood Industries announces $245 million expansion in Waynesboro
Wood product manufacturer and distributor Hood Industries has announced it's expanding its sawmill operations in Wayne County with a $245 million corporate investment. Officials with the company and the state…
St. Dominic participating in global read-a-thon to support premature babies
St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson will host its fourth annual read-a-thon from Sept. 8-18, joining more than 250 hospitals worldwide to support premature babies and their families. The "Babies with…
Mississippi auto insurance rates begin to stabilize after years of increases
After years of steady hikes, Mississippi auto insurance rates are showing signs of stabilizing, with more than a dozen companies approving decreases this year that could affect 80% of drivers. …
Belmont community mourns after sophomore student dies in ATV crash
The Belmont community is mourning the loss of a teenager who died in an ATV accident on Labor Day. Ava Colley, 15, died at a hospital in New Albany after…
Columbus-based DA Scott Colom announces U.S. Senate run for 2026
Columbus-based District Attorney Scott Colom has made his bid for U.S. Senate official. Weeks after Mississippi House Minority Leader Robert Johnson hinted that Colom is a candidate both state and…
Winston County man facing murder charges after allegedly setting person on fire
A Winston County man's charges have been elevated after a victim he allegedly set on fire passed away. Authorities report that Willie Ray Harrison, who was initially charged with attempted…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, September 3
It’s shaping up to be another sunny day with occasional showers not out of the picture. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi After some morning…
Thunder & Lightning: Lots of Rumblings About Hotel Rooms and Field Stormings
Today was a day where the news was flowing, but it has to wait as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back in the mailbag. You've got your week two…
