Mississippi Lottery announces series of shimmering scratch-offs ahead of September
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced a dazzling set of games going into September. The "Jewel Collection" of three scratch-off games will feature snazzy designs with shiny prizes of up…
Jackson State football announces Jacobian Morgan as starting quarterback
Three days ahead of the season opener, Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor has announced Jacobian Morgan as the team’s starting quarterback. Morgan, a familiar face to the program after…
Over $521 million going to Mississippi farmers impacted by discrimination
Congressman Bennie Thompson recently announced over half a billion dollars is going to Mississippi farmers and ranchers harmed by discrimination. The completion of the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) by…
Terry man arrested after allegedly killing wife inside their home
A Hinds County man was arrested Monday morning for allegedly killing his wife inside their home. Deputies with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence in the 3500…
No foul play suspected after 19-year-old found dead in Homochitto River
A teenager is reported to have been found dead in the Homochitto River over the weekend. On Sunday, officials recovered the body around 7 p.m. According to Adams County Emergency…
Walmart recalls apple juice in Mississippi, other states due to arsenic levels
A widely popular beverage has been removed from shelves at Walmart stores in Mississippi and 24 other states. Walmart has issued a recall for just under 10,000 cases of its…
Unprompted gunfire strikes 12-year-old in Jackson
In the early hours of Sunday morning, a 12-year-old boy is said to have been shot in Jackson with little explanation. Detective Tommie Brown of the Jackson Police Department reports…
$21.6 million approved to provide high-speed internet to over 12,000 households
As part of the state of Mississippi's ongoing effort to expand broadband access, a total of $21.6 million will be spread across nine projects to provide quality internet to more…
Alcorn State marching band to perform at 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
The annual and highly-anticipated Macy's Thanksgiving Parade will feature a taste of Mississippi in 2025 as the Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite has been selected to perform amid all…
Jackson man arrested for abducting girlfriend, fleeing police
After a brief chase with law enforcement, a Jackson man has been taken into custody for allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend. Officials say that Jackson police responded to a call on…
