Itawamaba County man charged after killing mother, burning down her house
A Mississippi man has been charged with capital murder for killing his mother and setting her home on fire in Itawamba County. The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a…
Mississippi Aquarium to release 3 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles in Biloxi
Three endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles are set to be released back into the Mississippi Sound after receiving care at Mississippi Aquarium for over six months. The turtles, which will…
Adams County jail escapee hospitalized after high-speed chase with officers
Update: Adams County deputies have announced that Omari Jaiquan Smith was captured after leading deputies on a high-speed chase. The chase ended when the vehicle occupied by Smith and his…
Over 10,000 Mississippians to have student loans forgiven in coming weeks
Thousands of Mississippians are expected to have almost $451 million in federal student loans forgiven in the coming weeks. Last week, President Joe Biden's administration released that 804,000 borrowers across…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, July 19
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index readings will be anywhere from 113 to 118. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 70s.…
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers ranked 10th favorite domestic airport of 2023
The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) has been honored as one of the "Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports of 2023" by Travel + Leisure. The results were derived from…
Arnett discusses program identity, says Mississippi State eventually can make CFP
Zach Arnett proved cool, calm, and collected during his first appearance at SEC Media Days, but one question had Mississippi State’s new head football coach a little more fired up…
2 arrested for animal cruelty after 71 neglected dogs rescued in Newton County
Two people have been arrested after numerous dogs were found both dead and alive across two properties in Newton County. On Monday, July 10, Newton County Deputies responded to a…
MDOT asking for your jokes and puns in safety message contest
Mississippians with a good sense of humor are being called to participate in the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) annual Safety Message Contest, which is set to take place from…
Shark expert explains sightings along Gulf Coast
Summer is the perfect season to head over to the Gulf Coast and soak up everything it has to offer, including great seafood, beaches, and relaxation. But along with those…
