Mississippi’s first West Nile virus death of 2024 reported
Officials have confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile virus in Mississippi this year. While the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) did not release any…
Reward upped for information leading to arrest of Catfish Cabin arsonist
It's been two weeks since a fire took out one of the Mississippi Delta's most popular catfish restaurants and authorities are still searching for answers. In the early morning hours…
Embattled Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to charges in Alabama
A Columbus city councilman has owned up to his role in driving under the influence and possessing illegal drugs in Gordo, Ala., last December. Beard pleaded guilty to the crimes on…
Report: Mississippi saw record-breaking student achievement in 2023-24
Students in the Magnolia State have reached record-high learning growth in three major subjects, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education finds. According to MDE's 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program…
Mississippi teacher hospitalized after being struck by vehicle
An investigation is underway after a central Mississippi teacher was struck by a vehicle outside of a Rankin County school on Thursday morning. Officials report that the incident took place…
Mississippi State unveils new ‘icy’ white uniforms ahead of 2024 campaign
The Mississippi State football team will begin the Jeff Lebby era in style. On Thursday, the Bulldogs took to social media to unveil a set of all-white uniforms the team…
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents…
State Fire Academy to purchase breathing devices with $400K grant
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) has been awarded $438,950 to purchase new equipment for firefighters. Officials will use the funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the…
New K-9 units introduced to boost security measures at Mississippi airports
A set of K-9 units will be sniffing out possible explosive threats at airports throughout the state. During a Wednesday press conference at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, the…
Luke Johnson headlines 2024 Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame class
The Southern Miss M-Club Alumni Association, in conjunction with the university’s athletic department, announced its six-member 2024 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday. Luke Johnson, a former Southern Miss football…
