Mississippi mermaid poised to compete in the 2024 Merlympics
As mermaids across the globe travel to compete on an international stage, one Mississippian will be featured among the top aquatic athletes looking to earn worldwide recognition in the unique…
Weather-related death count up to 12 in Mississippi
12 deaths have now been confirmed following Mississippi’s arctic cold blast that lingered for most of the week. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has confirmed deaths in Marshall, Panola,…
Trial moved for former Jones County deputy charged with killing man in church parking lot
The trial date for a former Jones County reserve deputy charged with murder has been moved to a new location and time. 43-year-old George Ryan Walters was arrested in early…
Person who died in Hancock County industrial accident identified
One of the victims involved in a fatal industrial accident in Hancock County has been identified, according to St. Tammany Parish coroner Dr. Charles Preston. Harrison County native Tyde Woody,…
Jackson woman facing elevated charges for shooting and killing boyfriend
A woman is facing charges for allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend in Mississippi's capital city. The Jackson Police Department reports that 49-year-old Allison Ballard was initially taken into custody…
Mississippi facing flash flood threat as heavy rain comes in, snow melts
Mississippi is forecast to experience a different kind of severe weather this week following a cold snap that killed 11 people last week. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has…
Former Jackson County deputy sentenced for embezzling $37K
A former Jackson County deputy has been sentenced after embezzling over $37,000 from the police department's seizure account in 2022. Johnny Ray Jefferson, 52, pled guilty to taking money from…
California man convicted for bringing woman into Mississippi for prostitution
A federal jury in the Southern District of Mississippi has convicted a California man for transporting a female victim across the U.S. and into the Magnolia State for prostitution purposes.…
Fake attorney arrested on drug charges in Monroe County
A man who had previously been locked up for pretending to be an attorney has been taken into custody for allegedly trafficking drugs in Monroe County. Members of a Monroe…
