Lamar County auto salesman pleads guilty to $1M bank fraud
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud which resulted in the loss of over $1 million. Court documents show Aaron Brown, 42, of Lamar County,…
Who will be Delta State’s quarterback after losing Patrick Shegog? Head coach Todd Cooley discusses
With the college football season right around the corner and Delta State looking to make its third consecutive Division II playoffs appearance, a lot of fans have been asking: Who…
Rankin County deputies seize 44 pounds of meth during traffic stop
A Texas man is behind bars after authorities in Rankin County found 44 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said that on Monday, a deputy…
$2M awarded to improve infrastructure for disaster preparedness in northeast Mississippi
The Three Rivers Solid Waste Management Authority in Pontotoc has been awarded $2 million for infrastructure improvements to support disaster resiliency in northeast Mississippi. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo…
Swiss manufacturing giant Liebherr to set up shop in Tupelo with $176M investment
One of the world's largest construction equipment manufacturers will be setting up shop in northeast Mississippi. The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that Switzerland-based company Liebherr plans to locate distribution…
Ole Miss women’s basketball team to tip off upcoming season in Paris
The Ole Miss women's basketball team will kick off the upcoming season on an international stage. Officials announced on Tuesday that the Lady Rebels will participate in the 2024 Aflac…
Jackson police chief zeroing in on gas stations amid summer homicide surge
A violent weekend in Mississippi's capital city resulted in 10 shooting victims, with four passing away. The first of three shootings occurred on Saturday at the Texaco Gas Station on…
Secret Service director resigns after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has stepped down from her post amid criticism following the assassination attempt of former U.S. president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. In an email penned…
Marshall County to remove phones from classrooms; Lt. Gov. hopes other schools will follow
The Marshall County School District is making waves with a new rule that will require students to lock away their phones during academic hours, and the move isn’t going unnoticed…
Red Cross to offer $20 Amazon gift cards to incentivize blood donations in August
The American Red Cross is urging Mississippians to block out some time this August to donate blood amid a statewide shortage. Between Aug. 1-31, anyone who donates at participating locations…
