Alcorn County tax collector steps down after pleading guilty to embezzling funds
The Alcorn County tax collector has stepped down from his position after pleading guilty to attempting to defraud the government on Friday. Larry Ross entered a guilty plea to one…
Jim Butler, husband of Madison mayor, dies at 74
Jim Butler, the husband of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, has passed away at the age of 74. Hawkins Butler posted the news to Facebook on Friday night. According to…
Longtime Republican lawmaker Mac Huddleston passes away at 79
Longtime Republican lawmaker Rep. Mac Huddleston has passed away at the age of 79. Huddleston, who had represented Pontotoc since 2008, had been battling multiple myeloma. The news of his…
Idalia expected to become a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, bringing life-threatening surges and flooding to Florida when it hits later this week. Forecasters expect the storm to…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, August 28
Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms through this evening. Highs will be in the upper 80s, with lows tonight in the upper 60s. Central Mississippi Mostly…
Thunder & Lightning: Thus Endeth The Offseason For Mississippi State Football
An offseason unlike any other before it at Mississippi State comes to an end today, as Game Week is finally upon us. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look back at…
Democratic nominee Shuwaski Young withdraws from secretary of state’s race
Shuwaski Young, the Democratic Party's candidate for Mississippi's secretary of state's office, has announced plans to withdraw from the election. Young, who was running on the platform of improving the…
Diddy presents $1 million check to Jackson State during opening football game
Diddy has fulfilled his promise to Jackson State. The “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper presented a $1 million check from the Sean Combs Foundation to JSU Football during Saturday's Cricket…
Bright Light Belhaven Nights kicks off day-long event
The 17th annual Bright Light Belhaven Nights is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, August 27 with the street festival set to feature numerous events throughout the entire day. Instead…
