Jackson rolls out ‘Operation Gas Up and Guns Down’ to halt gas station violence
On the heels of a summer murder wave at Jackson gas stations, the capital city’s police department is starting a new initiative in hopes of curbing crime at the pump. …
Manhunt ends after sex offender caught in Jones County
A multi-agency manhunt in Jones County has come to an end after an escaped fugitive was captured late Tuesday morning. Authorities announced that narcotics agents captured Danny Dason Pettit, 42,…
Former Vicksburg National Military Park employee admits to stealing fees to gamble at casino
A former employee at Vicksburg National Military Park has pleaded guilty after admitting to stealing park admission fees. Yolanda Ward, 40, was a supervisory fee management specialist at the Civil…
Amid high prices, Pearl convenience store to offer $1.76 gas on Friday
Central Mississippians will soon have the chance to pump cheap fuel into their vehicles at a gas station set to open in Pearl soon. First reported by WJTV, folks will…
Police searching for dangerous fugitive in Jones County
A multi-agency manhunt is underway for a fugitive suspect in Jones County. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said Danny Pettit, 42, may be armed and should be considered dangerous by…
Investigation underway after child found dead at Tylertown daycare
An investigation is underway after a child was found dead at a Mississippi daycare. According to officials in Walthall County, the male child was reported unresponsive at TLC Daycare and…
Grammy Museum Mississippi announces incoming Taylor Swift exhibit
Grammy Museum Mississippi will soon be shimmering with a brand-new Taylor Swift exhibit. Announced Tuesday morning, "Taylor Swift: Through The Eras" will open Aug. 23 at the museum in Cleveland…
Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision. In choosing Walz,…
Mississippi native Tim Bowens named to Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor
A football star from a small Mississippi town will soon be recognized by an NFL team for his excellence on the field. Tim Bowens, an Okalona native who played at…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, August 6
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the upper 90s and heat index readings from 104 to 109. Tonight will be clear with lows in the mid-70s.…
