DeSoto County sheriff gives update on escaped inmate
More details are emerging about how a DeSoto County inmate escaped police custody. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle held a press conference on Wednesday to expound on the events that led up…
New exhibit slithering to Museum of Natural Science for World Snake Day
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson will be celebrating World Snake Day on Friday, July 19 with a special snake-themed exhibit. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors…
Extended Mississippi sales tax holiday to take place in mid-July
Mississippi’s sales tax holiday is just around the corner. Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Wednesday that the annual weekend where shoppers can buy goods without the pesky 7% tax tacked…
Mississippi mother charged with murder in alleged drowning death of 2-year-old child
A Lauderdale County mother is charged with murder in connection with the drowning death of her toddler son. According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun, law enforcement responded to a…
Your guide to summer music in Mississippi 2024
The temps are hot, but the music won’t stop. A laundry list of different artists and bands will be stopping in Mississippi this summer. In chronological order, here are the…
Former Gulfport fire chief dies unexpectedly at 61
The Gulfport Fire Department announced the passing of former chief Michael Beyerstedt on Wednesday afternoon. “It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael…
Mississippi Public Service Commission to conduct rigorous review process for solar farm projects
Just days after Hinds County supervisors approved the state's largest solar farm, Mississippi's Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced it will be thoroughly vetting upcoming projects. On Monday, Hinds County officials,…
Boyz II Men, Big and Rich to headline Pearl River Resort 30th anniversary celebration
Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia is gearing up to celebrate 30 years of operations with numerous festivities. From the last weekend of June through the first weekend of July, the…
Tropical Storm Alberto forms over the western Gulf of Mexico
As predicted, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has emerged over the western Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Alberto won't have a direct impact on Mississippi,…
St. Paddy’s Day shooter found guilty of double murder as chaotic trial ends
After a week of intense court proceedings, a jury found Jordan Kyle Cummins guilty of killing two people outside the annual Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson in 2023. The…
