DPS: All Mississippi driver’s service bureaus to be closed on Wednesday
All driver's service bureaus in Mississippi will be closed on Wednesday. The Department of Public Safety reports that the closure will be linked to training and maintenance. Those looking to…
Curfew implemented in Humphreys County after game room shooting injures 3
A Friday night shooting in Humphreys County at a local game room has prompted officials to implement a curfew. The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office reported that the curfew was given…
Investigation underway after convicted murderer found dead in Rankin County prison cell
An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead in Rankin County. The county’s coroner, David Ruth, told WLBT-TV that Alex Deaton was serving time in the Central…
Elizabeth Heiskell to keynote Sanderson Farms Championship Women’s Day luncheon
Nationally recognized food personality and bestselling author Elizabeth Heiskell will keynote this year’s Sanderson Farms Championship, announced by tournament officials on Tuesday. Heiskell, a native of the Mississippi Delta, is…
Outgoing Vicksburg mayor votes to lower incoming mayor’s salary by $20K
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen has voted to lower the mayor’s annual salary by nearly $20,000. The ordinance was approved exactly two weeks ahead of current mayor George…
Jackson State students donate Ring doorbell cameras to 150 capital city residents
Jackson State University students and staff are working to make the capital city a safer place to live, learn, and play. The JSU Office of Community Engagement partnered with Pecan…
1 dead, 1 injured after apparent attempted murder-suicide at Brandon McDonald’s
UPDATE: The shooter has also been pronounced deceased. Law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal shooting at a McDonald's in Brandon. The gunfire rang out at the fast food restaurant's…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, June 17
Northern Mississippi Showers are likely in the morning, with a chance of more rain and thunderstorms during the day. Highs will be in the mid-80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy…
O’Connor aiming for sustained success as new Mississippi State skipper
Brian O’Connor was named the 19th head coach in Mississippi State baseball history just over two weeks ago. Since then, he’s begun addressing a mountain of tasks to set the…
Mississippi partners with AT&T on $30.5 million fiber internet expansion
Efforts to expand access to reliable internet across the Magnolia State are continuing to materialize. Most recently, a contract between the state and telecommunications giant AT&T aims to bring quality…
