Former Lawrence County tax collector clerk arrested for embezzling over $48K
A former deputy clerk for the Lawrence County Tax Collector's Office has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and computer fraud. Hollie Summers was taken into custody by special agents…
Cooley, Shegog take home major awards as Delta State garners 14 All-GSC selections
The Gulf South Conference announced its postseason awards Thursday with Delta State taking home two of the five major honors. Head coach Todd Cooley was voted GSC Coach of the…
Texas man faces up to 30 years for stealing $400K in COVID funds in Mississippi
A Texas man pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining more than $400,000 in COVID-19 economic assistance loans through Mississippi accounts. Court documents show that 30-year-old Ganiyu Abayomi Jimoh of Houston, Texas,…
Keesler Federal Credit Union to give out $60,000 this holiday season
Biloxi-based Keesler Federal Credit Union is spreading generosity this holiday season with its giveback program drawings for customers. The drawings, held in both November and December, will award $1,000 to…
Flu activity on the rise in Mississippi, health experts advise vaccination
Health experts in Mississippi are encouraging people to get flu shots as cases of the virus have begun to rise across the state. Doctor visits for influenza-like illnesses have increased…
Saturday in-person absentee voting for runoff elections begins this weekend
Mississippi residents who are planning to submit an absentee ballot for upcoming runoffs will be able to cast their votes in person over the next two Saturdays. Circuit clerk offices…
Natchez to host ‘Bigfoot Birthday Bash,’ celebrating earliest account of the mythical creature
Bigfoot buffs will gather in Natchez this weekend to celebrate what is believed to be the earliest written account of the mythical creature. On Dec. 25, 1721, French explorer Pierre…
Utica man arrested for shooting at cars as they passed by his trailer home
Following an hours-long standoff, a Utica man has been arrested for firing shots at cars as they passed by his home. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said officers were dispatched…
Ole Miss, Mississippi State rally for a cause with Egg Bowl run
Reserve Officers' Training Corps Cadets from Ole Miss and Mississippi State will relay nearly 100 miles across the state on Sunday for the annual Egg Bowl Run to collect canned…
