Murder suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County
An hours-long manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County came to an end Wednesday night with the arrest of Bricen John Rivers of Saucier, who is charged with one…
Police thwart Smith County man’s murder-for-hire plot
Law enforcement arrested and charged a Smith County man last Sunday in connection with a murder-for-hire plot intended to kill two people. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office apprehended and charged…
Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, July 4
Northern Mississippi Your Independence Day will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with heat index readings ranging from 112 to…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Baseball is Picking Up Momentum in the Portal
A week ago, Mississippi State baseball was missing out on their targets in the transfer portal. Today, the Diamond Dawgs have added a couple of nice pieces and look set…
Engineer charged with obstruction of justice following 2017 plane crash that killed 16 military members
A former Georgia engineer has been arrested for making false statements and obstructing justice during a federal criminal investigation into the military plane crash that claimed the lives of 16…
Calhoun City alderman charged with robbery alongside co-conspirator
A Calhoun City alderman and a co-conspirator are accused of robbing a person and stealing the victim's belongings. Per a report from WCBI, Ward 2 Alderman Tony Herrod and Markus…
State Fire Marshal gives tips on 4th of July fireworks safety
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) is encouraging residents to practice firework safety throughout the upcoming Independence Day holiday. "Use common sense when shooting fireworks at home," State Fire…
FEMA disaster aid for April storm survivors up to over $3.1 million
Less than one month following a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi, more than $3.1 million in federal assistance funds have been approved for survivors of the April 8-11 severe weather. …
Mississippi State, William Carey partnership leads to entrance into national Rural Schools Collaborative
Mississippi State University and William Carey University are partnering up to bring the Magnolia State into a national collaborative focused on building rural communities through education. The Rural Schools Collaborative, which…
MSDH offering ‘Summer Survival’ guide to keep Mississippians safe amid brutal conditions
As Mississippians continue to weather the summer blaze, the state health department is offering tips to keep folks safe amid the brutal conditions. The Mississippi State Department of Health is…
