Mississippi Bar urges Supreme Court to suspend former Hinds DA Owens from practicing law
The Mississippi Bar is looking to prohibit embattled former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens from practicing law within the state. In a complaint sent to the Mississippi Supreme Court,…
Leake County School District responds after employee charged with child sex crime
The Leake County School District has confirmed that one of its employees is facing a child sex crime charge. Superintendent Will Russell did not identify the employee or the individual’s…
Flowood hosting watch party for USMNT’s match against Belgium
Team USA fans, clear your schedule; Flowood is hosting another watch party for Monday's match against Belgium. The Mississippi Soccer Association is partnering with the City of Flowood to host…
Family says body found on Horn Island is missing Ocean Springs teen
After a body was found Monday morning on Horn Island, the family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells say it is his. “His father, our family, friends, and I are absolutely…
Former Jackson mayor, councilman enter guilty pleas in bribery scandal
The Jackson bribery scandal has taken a wild turn one week before trial was set to begin, with former mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and councilman Aaron Banks reaching plea agreements.…
State troopers responded to 2 fatal crashes during Independence Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to 110 crashes resulting in 38 injuries and two deaths during the Independence Day travel period. Lt. Kervin Stewart said Monday that the fatal accidents…
What to know about Mississippi’s tax-free weekend
Shoppers looking to avoid that pesky sales tax will get a chance to do so. Happening statewide is Mississippi's annual tax-free weekend, beginning Friday, July 10, and lasting through Sunday,…
Mississippi Board of Nursing launches new initiative to strengthen nursing pipeline
The Mississippi Board of Nursing announced Monday a new outreach initiative aimed at strengthening the nursing pipeline in the state. Through its Office of Nursing Workforce, the initiative – called ONWard…
Mississippi Card Show in Jackson set to return for second year
Get excited, anime and sports fans – the Mississippi Card Show will return to Jackson for a two-day event in August. Sponsored by VXV Events, the second annual card show…
MLB mock draft projects 4 Mississippi players in first round, supplemental round
The MLB Draft is happening this week as part of the Midsummer Classic – which also includes the Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, and Futures All-Star Game – with several…
