Biloxi child predator to spend 34 years in prison after guilty plea
A child predator in Biloxi will spend more than three decades in prison. Michael Ryan Gilbert, 37, pled guilty Thursday to one count of sexual battery and one count of…
Suspect dies after officer-involved shooting in Natchez
The suspect injured in an officer-involved shooting in Natchez has died, according to officials. The Adams County Coroner’s Office confirmed to WAPT-TV that Phillip Stokes, 19, succumbed to his injuries…
Serengeti Springs to participate in ‘The World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ campaign
If you're a parent or guardian looking to teach a young child how to swim this summer, Serengeti Springs has your back. The Hattiesburg water park will be participating in…
Mississippi State holding DJ tryouts for football, basketball games
Mississippi State is looking for a new hype man to give fans a boost during home football and basketball games. This opportunity offers prospective DJs a chance to play a…
$32 million in federal funds going to Yazoo pumps project in Mississippi Delta
It's been more than 83 years since the federal government approved plans to protect the south Delta area of Mississippi from flooding. Now, major financial resources have been allocated to…
Meridian man handed 41-year sentence for meth trafficking
A Meridian man will spend the next 41 years in prison for his role in a multi-state meth trafficking operation. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that 33-year-old Samuel Ykem…
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, May 16
Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 80s. Showers and thunderstorms may linger overnight, with…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Explodes as Hunter Hines is Poised For History
A week after watching Missouri sweep Texas A&M, you could have been forgiven if you were concerned about Mississippi State's series against the Tigers. The Diamond Dawgs did everything they…
T&L Extra: Former Diamond Dawg Cole Gordon Talks About the 2018 Season and Playing for an Interim Coach
When you say 2018 to Mississippi State fans, they usually think about the Diamond Dawgs making a dramatic trip to Omaha and the College World Series. It was a season…
Officials unveil ‘Cinco’ mega site in Mississippi Golden Triangle
Officials in the Mississippi Golden Triangle have unveiled a fifth mega site aimed at continuing the recent wave of economic development success the state has experienced. Appropriately labeled "Cinco," the…
