Two Mississippi players land on Coaches All-SEC Preseason Team
Sharpshooters Matthew Murrell and Josh Hubbard have landed on the Coaches All-SEC Preseason Team ahead of the highly anticipated 2024-25 college basketball campaign. Murrell, a second-team selection, is set to…
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners argue for positions to remain elected
Just over two months after Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney vouched for his office and the state's Public Service Commission to be switched from elected to appointed roles, all three…
Man hospitalized after attempting to carjack woman at Flowood Applebee’s
A man is hospitalized and will soon be jailed after allegedly attempting to carjack a woman in the parking lot of the Flowood Applebee's. On Wednesday just after 11 a.m.,…
Inmate who escaped Lowndes County Jail sentenced to 32 years
An inmate who escaped a Mississippi jail has been sentenced to more than three decades in prison. Terry Brooks, 44, was handed a 32-year sentence by a Lowndes County judge…
Here’s how to stay safe while preparing for and participating in Halloween activities
As you and your family prepare costumes and candy bags, officials are reminding those out and about this Halloween how to keep things safe among the spookiness. To ensure an…
Mississippi Economic Council to feature elected officials, aspiring politicians at annual Hobnob
The Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hobnob will be returning to the capital city this week, allowing the public to engage with both elected officials and aspiring politicians. On Thursday, October…
Mississippi ranked as one of the spookiest states in America
With Halloween on the horizon, Mississippi is being touted as one of the spookiest states in America. According to a new study, Mississippi ranks 11th when it comes to getting…
Failed suicide pact involving 10-year-old leads to arrest of Mississippi mother
A Mississippi mother has been arrested on a felony child abuse charge after she allegedly gave her 10-year-old daughter pills to take in an apparent suicide pact between the two. …
Mississippi landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s awareness on November 1
On Friday, landmarks across Mississippi will light up teal in honor of November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The annual nationwide effort is part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light…
Applications for Mississippi’s wild hog control program opening Friday
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin accepting a new round of applications for the wild hog control program. Applications will begin being accepted on Friday and the…
