9 plead guilty to driving impaired on Natchez Trace
Eight Mississippians and one Arkansan have pleaded guilty to impaired driving offenses on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The convictions stemmed from the defendants operating motor vehicles under the influence of…
Budweiser Clydesdales to make stops in Starkville, Tupelo, and Columbus this week
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making several stops across north Mississippi for the holiday season. The eight horses and their famous red beer wagon will parade through downtown Starkville from…
Mississippi inmate Ryan Young captured in Texas
An escaped inmate from Mississippi is back in police custody after being recovered in Port Arthur, Texas. Ryan Young was arrested around noon on Monday by the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's…
A Mississippian in Japan — A part of something ancient
My wife turned and looked at me smiling with tears in her eyes. “I feel like I am a part of something ancient right now.” That’s all the confirmation that…
AG’s office warns of package delivery text message scams this holiday season
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is warning residents of scammers looking to steal joy this holiday season. With the knowledge that an influx of people is expecting packages, scammers will…
DOJ asks public to report possible abuse by Rankin County Sheriff’s Office
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking those who may have been victims of crimes committed by members of the Rankin County Sheriff's Office to come forward with their claims.…
Lexington man wins $200K from Jumbo Bucks scratch-off game
One Lexington man has been named the winner of a $200,000 prize after purchasing a scratch-off ticket from the Jumbo Bucks game. According to Mississippi Lottery officials, the man secured…
Ingalls Shipbuilding christens amphibious assault ship
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has christened the Navy's third America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8). The ship was successfully launched into the Pascagoula River in early October after being translated from land…
Panola County dog fighting bust results in 29 canines rescued, 1 arrested
Nearly 30 dogs have been rescued after authorities in Panola County busted a dog fighting operation over the weekend. The Panola County Sheriff's Office reports that their call center was…
Columbus city councilman arrested in Alabama for drunk driving, possession of marijuana
A Columbus city councilman was arrested over the weekend in Alabama. According to police records, law enforcement in Gordo, which is right across the state line, booked Pierre Beard Friday…
