Former MPD sergeant found not guilty on 17 counts of theft, embezzlement
One former sergeant with the Meridian Police Department has been found not guilty of over a dozen federal counts of theft and embezzlement. Sergeant Dareall D. Thompson was dismissed from…
Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Manager highlights key projects from historic investment
After securing $9.8 million for 21 projects statewide, Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Manager Ricky Flynt outlines some of the larger improvements that will be made to the state's outdoor…
AG Fitch sues 2 companies for making 1,000 unauthorized calls in Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed lawsuits against two companies for making nearly 1,000 unauthorized calls to residents on the state's "Do Not Call" registry. The lawsuit alleges that…
Hattiesburg teen named finalist in duct tape scholarship competition
Hattiesburg teen Aubri Sparkman has been announced as a finalist in the 23rd annual "Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest" for her creation of a duct tape dress. Sparkman, who is…
Pass Christian football coach dies after serving over 30 years with the school district
The Mississippi Coast has lost a beloved member of the community. 61-year-old Kevin Woods, a football and basketball coach at Pass Christian Middle School, passed away Monday night. Woods worked…
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice recused from HB 1020 lawsuit
Mississippi's Supreme Court Chief Justice has been recused from an appeal in a lawsuit involving the controversial House Bill 1020. On Monday, Justice Michael Randolph issued a recusal order for…
MHP reports 4 fatal crashes during Independence Day enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has concluded the Independence Day Holiday Travel Enforcement Period, reporting 4,458 citations issued across the state in two days. From Monday, July 3 at 6:00…
Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, July 5
Isolated severe storms, capable of damaging wind gusts and quarter size hail, are possible today. Northern Mississippi-- Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the evening. Highs…
Former Richland officer implicated for alleged role in torturing 2 Black men
A former Richland police officer has been implicated alongside five Rankin County deputies for his role in allegedly assaulting two Black males. Richland Police Chief Nick McLendon took to social…
