Gulfport man arrested for posing as car buyer, kidnapping and robbing salesperson
A Gulfport man was arrested Monday after police said he carjacked and kidnapped a car dealership employee at gunpoint during a test drive. The Gulfport Police Department issued a release…
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy named Doak Walker National Player of the Week
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy's showing on the field this past Saturday did not just yield his team a road victory over an SEC opponent. It also earned him…
Jackson residents invited to ‘National Night Out’ celebration on Sept. 30
Capitol Police are inviting the public to take part in this year's "National Night Out," a community event designed to strengthen ties between law enforcement and neighborhoods. The free event…
Trombone Shorty to receive Grammy Museum’s Crossroads of American Music Award
Grammy Museum Mississippi has announced Trombone Shorty as this year’s recipient of the Crossroads of American Music Award, which goes out annually to an artist who has made significant musical…
Pepsi Challenge coming to Jackson State-Tuskegee football game
The iconic Pepsi Challenge is coming to Jackson this weekend as part of its HBCU Tour, setting up at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Pepsi Challenge is a blind…
Belhaven’s Gallashaw named USA South Offensive Player of the Week after 3-TD game against Millsaps
A three-touchdown performance against rival Millsaps turned into Belhaven running back Caleb Gallashaw being named USA South Offensive Player of the Week, the Division III conference announced Monday. It's the…
Mississippi Insurance Department launches AI platform to help consumers file complaints
The Mississippi Insurance Department will integrate artificial intelligence into consumer complaint forms. On Monday, the state agency announced that its consumer services division is launching an AI platform to help…
Enrollment period open for Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan
Looking to lock in a more cost-efficient rate for your child's higher education endeavors? Well, now is the time to take advantage of an option allowing parents and guardians to…
Mississippi Blues Trail marker unveiled at B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled at the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola. This distinguished recognition by Visit Mississippi celebrates the museum’s enduring…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, September 9
Tuesday will be sunny across Mississippi, with only a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs in the 80s. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern…
