Nissan Foundation awards $50,000 to pair of Mississippi nonprofits for youth initiatives
Two Mississippi nonprofits have each received a $50,000 award from the Nissan Foundation for their community-building campaigns. As part of its initiative to deliver a share of $1.2 million to…
Pascagoula shipbuilder to play key role as U.S. agrees to ‘ICE Pact’ with Canada, Finland
Pascagoula is now being referred to as the “icebreaker capital of the world,” following the White House’s announcement on Thursday to expand forces in the Arctic region. Bollinger Shipyards, which…
Indiana accountant prepped fraudulent tax returns for clients in Mississippi, costing IRS millions
An Indianapolis CPA pled guilty on Wednesday to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns on behalf of clients in Mississippi and elsewhere in an illegal tax shelter. According…
Nashville clerk’s office admits botched process of accused Mississippi killer’s release
After the father of Lauren Johansen – the 22-year-old Mississippi nursing student allegedly slain by her ex-boyfriend – decried how her accused murderer’s release was handled by authorities, the office that supervised…
2 arrested, 1 rescued following human trafficking bust in Tupelo
Two Memphis, Tenn. women have been arrested for human trafficking in northeast Mississippi. A report of possible prostitution at a local motel in Tupelo on Monday led authorities to arrest…
Jackson water officials cutting off services at some apartment complexes for unpaid bills
JXN Water has announced that shut-offs have begun for multi-family apartment complexes with unpaid water bills. The announcement from the city's municipal water operator, run by interim third-party manager Ted…
Largest meth bust in Mississippi Gulf Coast history made in Hancock County
Three people are in custody for what officials are calling "the largest methamphetamine seizure to date" along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, a multi-agency…
City of Jackson receives $13.7 million grant to modernize JTRAN buses
The city of Jackson has received a $13.7 million grant to upgrade its public transportation vehicles. Made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the funds will serve to replace,…
Longtime Mississippi restaurant manager arrested for child exploitation
A longtime Mississippi restaurant manager has been taken into custody for alleged sex crimes against children. First reported by Breezy News, Alejandro "Alex" Hernandez was placed in handcuffs by deputies…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, July 11
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the lower 90s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. Central Mississippi It will be sunny today…
