Natchez man arrested for shooting at Mississippi state trooper
One person in Adams County has been arrested after shooting at a Mississippi state trooper. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the incident began Thursday around 7 a.m. on U.S.…
Wicker applauds multi-country prisoner swap, hopes for more to come
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is applauding the U.S. and several other countries for making a move to exchange prisoners on Thursday. Following the announcement of the largest prisoner swap since…
Jason Pope named to leadership role at MDES
Jason Pope has been announced as deputy executive director of workforce programs and services at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). Pope previously served as director of energy and…
Second arrest made after more than 20 ‘severely malnourished’ dogs found at Corinth home
A second arrest has been made after more than two dozen “severely malnourished” dogs were found at a Corinth home earlier this week. Sondra Bullard joined Jonathan Hurst on Wednesday…
Delta State and Northwest Mississippi Community College partner on scholarship opportunity
Delta State University and Northwest Mississippi Community College are partnering on a new program aimed to increase graduation rates at both institutions. This week, the two schools announced the signing…
Owner of Pascagoula adult care facility arrested for elder abuse
The owner of an adult care facility in Mississippi was recently arrested and charged with seven felonies for allegedly abusing seniors in her care. Tamela Monique Hammond, who owns Elegant…
With busy Election Day ahead, Mississippi looking for poll workers
Secretary of State Michael Watson has proclaimed Thursday, August 1, as Poll Worker Recruitment Day in Mississippi. The national initiative is intended to help recruit poll workers ahead of the…
Investigation underway after jockey dies at Neshoba County Fair
An investigation is underway after a jockey died at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday. Per a report from WTOK, Neshoba County Coroner Myron Williams confirmed that Jarrod Deschamp, 52,…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, August 1
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the upper 90s and heat index readings from 107 to 112. Tonight will be clear with lows in the upper 70s.…
