Jackson State women oust Alcorn State 68-44 in SWAC Championship
In what was an in-state matchup for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) crown, the Jackson State women’s basketball team ousted Alcorn State 68-44 to earn a bid to the NCAA…
Investigation launched after DeSoto County inmate found dead in cell
An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead in DeSoto County. According to a press release, Tiffany Allen died Friday night while in custody at the DeSoto…
Mississippi State’s SEC Tournament run ended by No. 12 Auburn
After a two-game burst to start the SEC Tournament, the Mississippi State men’s basketball team’s bid for a conference championship came to a screeching halt on Saturday against No. 12…
‘The timing is just not right’: Chris Beard withdraws Ole Miss basketball from NIT consideration
The Ole Miss men's basketball team's season has officially come to an end with head coach Chris Beard announcing that the team played its last game on Thursday. After falling…
Jackson County man sentenced to 40 years for voyeurism, possessing child porn
A Biloxi man has been sentenced to 40 years for possession of child pornography and voyeurism. Travis Damon Wade, 50, had his sentencing handed down on Thursday without the possibility…
Mississippi State advances to SEC Tournament semifinals with win over top-seeded Tennessee
The Mississippi State men's basketball team is making a statement in the SEC Tournament as it obliterated top-seeded Tennessee 73-56 on Friday afternoon. Fueled by a strong defensive effort, the Bulldogs…
Ellisville deputy clerk sentenced to 4 years for skimming water bills
A former Ellisville deputy clerk is heading to prison after pleading guilty to embezzlement charges. According to court documents, Emerald Wuertz changed her previous non-guilty plea to guilty during Thursday’s…
Lawmakers pass bills prohibiting state from investing in companies boycotting Israel despite challenges to constitutionality
Amid conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine, Mississippi lawmakers have moved to extend an existing law that bars the state from investing in companies that boycott the…
Fourth Jackson tax return preparer sentenced for seeking over $3.5 million in phony credits
Another sentencing has been announced in connection to a group of Mississippi tax return preparers filing thousands of false returns. According to court documents, Christopher Randell worked at Sunbelt Tax…
Motorcyclist who shot at Olive Branch officers returned to Mississippi after arrest in Missouri
The Mississippi motorcyclist accused of shooting at officers in Olive Branch early Monday morning has been brought back to the Magnolia State after being captured two states to the north…
