Mississippi man found not guilty of threatening Sen. Roger Wicker
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A jury has cleared a Mississippi man on a charge of threatening to kill Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker during a confrontation with one of Wicker's…
NASA Stennis continuing mission to advance autonomous space technology
NASA will continue its mission to advance autonomous space technology through innovation and execution at the Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis. Through a renewed agreement with Sidus Space,…
School shooter speculation in Amory continues rash of Mississippi school threats
Officials at multiple Amory schools, along with the Amory Police Department, are investigating a rumored impending active shooter attack. It makes the sixth threat of violence at a Mississippi school…
Canton 4-year-old with autism found dead after going missing
After a special needs child went missing earlier this week, authorities have announced that the four-year-old was found dead. An array of social media posts attempted to get help from…
DeSoto County sexual predator gets 30 years in prison after filming assault of minors
A DeSoto County man will spend the next three decades in prison for videoing himself sexually assaulting at least two minors. U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock handed down the sentence…
Mississippi State granted $9.9 million to improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
As part of a nationwide grant program through the U.S. Department of Education, Mississippi State University will receive nearly $10 million to further employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Officials…
U.K.-based energy giant settles with Mississippi agency after exceeding air pollutant limits
A U.K.-based energy giant has reached a settlement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) after repeated instances of hazardous air pollutants coming from the company's facility in Gloster.…
Hancock County issues voluntary evacuation ahead of Hurricane Francine
Ahead of Hurricane Francine’s landfall in Louisiana and the eastward impacts it could have on Mississippi, officials in Hancock County have issued a voluntary evacuation. The Hancock County Emergency Management…
Byhalia man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex video involving child
A Byhalia man will spend 15 years behind bars for a graphic video involving a child on the internet. According to court documents, 29-year-old Thomas Taylor was identified as part…
Delta State football players earn conference honors after ‘Pig Pickin’ blowout
A pair of Delta State football players have been recognized as top players in their conference after a blowout victory during the annual "Pig Pickin'" game on Saturday. Senior quarterback…
