Democrat De’Keither Stamps wins central district public service commissioner race
Democrat candidate De'Keither Stamps has been elected to the position of public service commissioner for Mississippi's central district over incumbent Republican Brent Bailey. The outgoing state representative secured approximately 2,000…
Former Winona police officer indicted after supplying fugitive with firearms
A former Winona police officer has been indicted for supplying a fugitive with firearms. Tanareika Juaniquar Jozet Williams, 25, was taken into custody by Carroll County deputies and U.S. Marshals…
Gov. Reeves calls for partial burn ban to be lifted
Mississippi's partial statewide burn ban will be lifted this week after nearly three months of extreme drought conditions, according to Governor Tate Reeves. Reeves released that the number of wildfire…
MDOT wants your Christmas-themed jokes and puns for annual ’12 Days of Christmas’ contest
Mississippians with a good sense of humor and holiday cheer are being called to participate in the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) 12 Days of Christmas contest. Beginning on Tuesday,…
New deputy commissioner named at Mississippi Insurance Department
David Browning has been appointed as deputy commissioner of the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) by the recently reelected Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney. Browning joined MID in 2001 before serving…
Meridian felon pleads guilty to robbing multiple businesses
A Meridian man is expected to face jail time for robbing multiple local businesses. According to court documents, Matthew Byrd, 42, committed four armed robberies across the state between April 20,…
Avid Boats expanding in Monroe County, creating 50 jobs
Fishing boat manufacturer Avid Boats has announced plans to renovate and expand its facility in Monroe County, with the $7.96 million investment expected to create 50 new jobs. Avid Boats…
Nominees announced for 2023 Conerly Trophy
The nominees have been announced for this year's C Spire Conerly Trophy, given out annually to the top college football player in Mississippi. The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame revealed the…
Staind, Seether coming to Brandon on ‘Tailgate Tour’ in spring 2024
Multi-platform rock band Staind will be making a stop at the Brandon Amphitheater during its upcoming Tailgate Tour. The tour will reunite Staind and Seether for the first time in…
Authorities searching for 2 inmates who escaped federal prison in Yazoo City
Authorities are on the lookout for two inmates who have been reported missing from a satellite camp near Yazoo City Low, a federal correctional institution. The Federal Bureau of Prisons…
