Escaped Wayne County inmate captured after two-day manhunt
An escaped Mississippi inmate is back in custody following a two-day manhunt. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office alerted residents on social media Wednesday at 10:04 a.m. that Martin Ralls III,…
‘It’s safe to go out’: Vicksburg mayor says Waffle House restrictions don’t reflect city safety
The division manager over four Waffle House locations in Vicksburg made waves on social media when she announced on Monday that the restaurants would be “to-go only” on Friday and…
New director named for Eudora Welty House & Garden
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has announced a new director of the Eudora Welty House & Garden in Jackson. Sara Nordin will take over operations at the…
Popular outdoors podcast returning to original form under new ownership
A podcast popular among hunters in both Mississippi and nationwide is returning to its original form. The Speak the Language Podcast, previously owned by Primos Hunting, has been acquired by co-hosts…
Police investigating death of woman found lying in ditch outside Monroe County home
Authorities in Monroe County are investigating the death of a woman found lying in a ditch. Police report that dispatchers received a call on Sunday from a person on Hatley-Detroit…
Ole Miss players crack top 100 ahead of EA Sports College Football 25 video game
With just over a week remaining for EA Sports College Football 25 to be released, three Ole Miss players have been given high honors ahead of the video game's debut.…
Federal disaster recovery center in Hinds County to close on Saturday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be closing its sixth of seven disaster recovery centers recently opened in Mississippi. The center in Hinds County, located at the Public Works Department's…
MDWFP cites 13 for DUI on the water during Independence Day weekend
While folks were enjoying various Independence Day festivities in the Magnolia State over the holiday weekend, officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) were working to…
Indianola aldermen hit with demands over misappropriated funds
State Auditor Shad White is demanding three Indianola aldermen pay back money that he believes was misappropriated. According to a press release from White’s office, special agents served Aldermen Ruben…
Report: Inflation still top concern among Mississippi small business owners
A new report shows that inflation is still the top problem for small business owners across the U.S. According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), while price increases…
