Longtime Mississippi lawmaker Johnnie Walls Jr. passes away at 80
Former Mississippi legislator Johnnie E. Walls, Jr., has passed away at age 80. The Mississippi Democratic Party announced on social media that the Walls died on Saturday evening. No cause…
Local judge sides with Biloxi casino in tidelands dispute with secretary of state
A Harrison County judge has ruled that a parcel of land in Biloxi is owned by a casino, not the state of Mississippi. Chancery judge Jim Persons ruled on May…
St. Martin wins first girls’ flag football championship in Mississippi
Mississippi’s first high school girls’ flag football championship belongs to St. Martin High School after the Yellow Jackets defeated George County, 18-0, in the state championship game on Saturday. The…
Dollar General robber in Mississippi caught when returning to scene for phone
The woman who allegedly robbed a Dollar General in Gulfport was caught by police when returning to the scene to get her cell phone. According to the Gulfport Police Department,…
Former Ole Miss tennis star launches program for Mississippi youth
Former Ole Miss tennis player Lucie Devier is bringing her talents to youth in Mississippi with a new program aimed at giving kids the tools necessary to become professional-level athletes.…
Former Meridian public schools employee arrested on embezzlement charges
A former employee with the Meridian Public School District has been arrested for allegedly embezzling funds. Special agents from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor took Candace Morris into…
Investigation launched after officer-involved shooting in Natchez
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Natchez left one person critically injured. According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, officers with the Natchez Police Department were attempted…
From Oxford to The Show: Pair of former Ole Miss players called up to MLB
Two familiar faces in Oxford have been called up to compete at the highest level in professional baseball. Former Ole Miss baseball captain Tim Elko, after showing out offensively in…
Mississippi softball teams earn NCAA Tournament bids
The stage is set, and three college softball programs representing Mississippi will vie for a national title in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. On Sunday, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Jackson…
State authorities investigating death of DeSoto County detainee
State authorities are investigating the death of a detainee in DeSoto County. Officials said that a 37-year-old female housed in a holding cell at the county's adult detention facility suffered…
