New Freedom Trail marker unveiled honoring civil rights icons Dorie and Dr. Joyce Ladner
The latest addition to the Mississippi Freedom Trail has been unveiled with Hattiesburg sisters and civil rights leaders Dorie and Dr. Joyce Ladner being honored. A marker highlighting the civil…
Law enforcement will not immediately issue citations for ‘squatted’ vehicles in Mississippi
High riders in Mississippi will have some time to modify their vehicles before being ticketed by authorities. Though a new law banning "squatted" vehicles or those whose front bumpers are raised…
Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden vowed on Wednesday to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions…
Biloxi man sentenced to 80 years in prison for sexual abuse of multiple children
A 37-year-old Biloxi man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the sexual battery of children. According to Harrison County District Attorney W. Crosby Parker, Quincy Allen Hall…
TV personality ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ assisting in search of escaped DeSoto County inmate
A famous bounty hunter and television personality has jumped in on efforts to locate an escaped inmate out of DeSoto County. Duane Chapman, commonly known by his stage name "Dog…
Mississippi probation officer arrested for embezzling court-ordered fines, fees
A Mississippi probation officer has been arrested for her alleged role in embezzling taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced on Tuesday that special agents from his office took Lacosta…
Two Mississippi Gulf Coast anglers break state saltwater fish records
Two anglers in the Magnolia State have officially been credited for reeling in record-breaking fish this year. Nathan Bosarge, of Biloxi, set the all-tackle record for Golden Tilefish on May…
Mississippi teen pleads guilty to slaying mentor in Madison
A 19-year-old Mississippian has pled guilty to a February murder in Madison County. Dawton Gage Whatley, of Walls, pled guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Lemetrius Hollins.…
Summer spotlight: Petrified Forest tells Mississippi’s story in a natural way
The Mississippi Petrified Forest tells the state's story from a unique, natural perspective. Located off Highway 49 in Flora, just outside the capital city of Jackson, the petrified forest is…
Pearl River Resort’s 30th anniversary celebration underway
The party is underway at Peal River Resort, celebrating the hotel and casino complex’s 30th anniversary. Music, fireworks, and promotions are in full force this week across the resort with…
