EPA places blame on Mississippi health department for Jackson’s 2022 water crisis
A federal report is accusing the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) of malpractice leading up to the major crisis that left hundreds of thousands in Jackson without water for…
Hurricane season expected to ramp up right around Katrina anniversary: expert
It’s been almost two decades since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and one expert is predicting another round of severe weather to line up with the storm’s anniversary…
2024 will be final year Sanderson Farms sponsors PGA Tour event in Jackson
The Sanderson Farms Championship will have a new name after this October following a 12-year run with its current title sponsor. Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship,…
Jackson man accused of murdering 1-year-old
A man has been charged with capital murder for allegedly beating his girlfriend’s 1-year-old son to death. According to the Jackson Police Department, Herman Gardner, 31, beat Protege Hunter at…
DeSoto County DA announces slew of noncompliant sex offender arrests
Through an initiative called “Operation Creep Sweep,” the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office has announced the result of 58 felony indictments against sex offenders and predators who failed to report…
Former Jackson city councilwoman pleads guilty to bribery charge
Just hours after her abrupt resignation, former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes while serving as an elected official. According to court documents obtained by…
Cold case murder from 1989 solved in Calhoun County
35 years and six months after James “Hippie” Webster was stabbed to death outside of a nightclub, a previously unknown suspect was arrested and pled guilty to the homicide. Calhoun…
Pair of Ole Miss football players land on preseason All-America team
As the 2024 college football season inches closer, Ole Miss players are continuing to be highlighted ahead of what is expected to be a historic campaign for the Rebels. Featured…
Jackson city councilwoman Angelique Lee abruptly resigns from post
A member of the Jackson City Council has resigned from her post. Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee made the unexpected announcement Wednesday morning. During a brief press conference, Council President…
Hollingsworth named fire state officer for National Forests in Mississippi
There’s a new person in charge of Mississippi’s prescribed burn program, which is one of the largest in the U.S. Jessica Hollingsworth was announced on Wednesday as the National Forests…
