TV personality ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ assisting in search of escaped DeSoto County inmate
A famous bounty hunter and television personality has jumped in on efforts to locate an escaped inmate out of DeSoto County. Duane Chapman, commonly known by his stage name "Dog…
Mississippi probation officer arrested for embezzling court-ordered fines, fees
A Mississippi probation officer has been arrested for her alleged role in embezzling taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced on Tuesday that special agents from his office took Lacosta…
Two Mississippi Gulf Coast anglers break state saltwater fish records
Two anglers in the Magnolia State have officially been credited for reeling in record-breaking fish this year. Nathan Bosarge, of Biloxi, set the all-tackle record for Golden Tilefish on May…
Mississippi teen pleads guilty to slaying mentor in Madison
A 19-year-old Mississippian has pled guilty to a February murder in Madison County. Dawton Gage Whatley, of Walls, pled guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Lemetrius Hollins.…
Summer spotlight: Petrified Forest tells Mississippi’s story in a natural way
The Mississippi Petrified Forest tells the state's story from a unique, natural perspective. Located off Highway 49 in Flora, just outside the capital city of Jackson, the petrified forest is…
Pearl River Resort’s 30th anniversary celebration underway
The party is underway at Peal River Resort, celebrating the hotel and casino complex’s 30th anniversary. Music, fireworks, and promotions are in full force this week across the resort with…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, July 2
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the mid-90s. Heat index readings will range from 101 to 106. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the…
House speaker announces appointments for Jackson-focused select committee
Lawmakers will soon be looking at further ways to improve the capital city and the surrounding area through a new select committee. On Monday, Republican House Speaker Jason White announced…
Thunder & Lightning: Who Might Surprise for Mississippi State This Season?
Mississippi State's depth chart is littered with new names and faces, almost guaranteeing the players who make the biggest impact for the Bulldogs will be doing so for the first…
