Former Newton County dispatcher faces up to 10 years for embezzlement
A former Newton County Sheriff's Office dispatcher has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and fraud in public office. Shannon Taylor was taken into custody by special agents from the…
Hayes Anthony to become first Black woman to head Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Dr. Elayne Hayes Anthony has been named the first Black woman and educator to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB). The acting Jackson State University president…
Former Booneville basketball coach indicted on child sex crime allegations
A former Booneville High School basketball coach has been indicted on child sex crime allegations. Kenny Geno, 28, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the Lafayette County…
Mississippi public schools report lower chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-23
Chronic absenteeism has dropped in Mississippi public schools, according to the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) most recent school and district data report. The report shows that 23.9 percent of…
Other states pitching in to help Mississippi amid wildfires
As drought conditions continue to impact the state, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is requesting equipment and personnel from across state lines. The MFC reports that engine and dozer strike…
Body discovered in Mississippi River identified as 21-year-old Tamia Taylor
A body found in the Mississippi River over the weekend has been identified as 21-year-old Tamia Taylor. Taylor, a native of Hernando, was last seen on September 9 in downtown…
Tight end Michael Trigg no longer with Ole Miss football program
Michael Trigg is no longer a part of the Ole Miss football team. Head coach Lane Kiffin confirmed Trigg's departure from the team and said he wishes the junior well…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, September 27
Northern Mississippi Sunny today with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs near 90. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Central Mississippi…
2 brothers arrested after man discovered dead in Richland creek
Jackson police have arrested a pair of brothers after a man's body was found in a Rankin County creek. Authorities found the body of a man, later identified as 29-year-old…
Thunder & Lightning: The Rumblings Are Going Deep
Will Rogers isn't the only one who can go deep, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have some profound answers to your questions. It's another award winning edition of The…
