Teen drunk driver sentenced for death of M.A.D.D. advocate in Brandon
A Rankin County teenager has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for killing a nurse while drunk driving. According to a press release from District Attorney Bubba Bramlett’s office,…
Former Brandon High School student sentenced for threatening to shoot up school
A Mississippi teenager will spend four years in prison for bringing a firearm onto a high school campus and threatening to shoot up the educational facility. Rankin County District Attorney…
Florence man killed in officer-involved shooting identified
The man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Rankin County has been identified. Justin Kitchen, 33, is said to have fired his weapon at law enforcement when they responded to…
Starkville native Jennifer Jeffries advances to ‘American Idol’ Top 24
Jennifer Jeffries is the latest Mississippian to crack the Top 24 of American Idol. After delivering a powerful original during Hollywood Week, the 17-year-old from Starkville performed “Northern Attitude” by…
Sheriff: Madison County will recover most of $2.7 million sent to cyber scammer
Madison County is in the process of recovering a bulk of the $2.7 million that had been sent to a cyber scammer posing as a legitimate vendor. Last Monday, Madison…
Officials in Lowndes County searching for masked armed robber
Law enforcement in the Golden Triangle are searching for a mask-wearing suspect believed to be involved in two separate robbery incidents. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office reports that the initial…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi’s US House primary runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republicans will compete on Tuesday for the right to challenge 16-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. Ron Eller and Andrew Scott…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, April 2
Northern Mississippi There's a chance of showers this morning and scattered thunderstorms during the day with highs near 80. Tonight will be partly cloudy and much cooler with scattered showers…
Thunder & Lightning: Can Mississippi State Find Its Way in Close Games?
Early in the season, Mississippi State is struggling to win close games. Is that an indicator of problems to come, or just bad luck for the Bulldogs? Brian Hadad and…
Bill to allow early in-person voting will not be considered by Mississippi House of Representatives
Efforts to bring Mississippi alongside the vast majority of states that allow early in-person voting have been squashed by the House of Representatives. Per a report from Mississippi Today, House…
