Arrest made after woman found dead on Hattiesburg sidewalk
An arrest has been made after a woman was found shot to death on a Hattiesburg sidewalk Wednesday morning. Julio Cesar Pineda, 42, is said to have killed Josie Windham,…
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ending trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his…
Mississippi State, Memphis agree to home-and-home in men’s basketball
For the first time this century, the Mississippi State men’s basketball team is set to play the University of Memphis during the regular season. According to a report by Jon…
Former Adams County sheriff’s deputy arrested for lustful touching of child
A former Adams County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with touching a child for lustful purposes. According to a press release, Carl Champlin was taken into custody on…
Aberdeen alderwoman watches from jail as challenger defeats her in runoff
An Aberdeen alderwoman watched from jail Tuesday night as the city’s voters chose not to reelect her. Lady Garth, no stranger to controversy, was taken into custody on Sunday stemming…
7 Mississippi high school seniors in running for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Seven Mississippi students are in the running to be recognized by a program that honors the nation's most distinguished high school seniors. The Mississippi Department of Education announced on Tuesday…
New division within attorney general’s office to find permanent homes for foster children
A new division within the Mississippi attorney general's office will feature a collaboration with two state departments working to meet the specific needs of families and children in difficult circumstances.…
Chance of parole denied for man who killed 3 Choctaw Indian tribal members
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has denied the chance of parole for a man who was found guilty of killing three people when he was 14 years old. Kenneth Clemons,…
Judge maintains $1 million bond for teen accused of killing mother, shooting stepfather
The Rankin County teenager accused of killing her mother and shooting her stepfather will remain behind bars under the same orders after requesting for her bond to be reduced. Judge…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, April 17
Northern Mississippi It will be mostly cloudy today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the lower 80s. Tonight will also be mostly cloudy with lows in…
