Dead body found floating on Jackson County beach, officials investigating as homicide
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a man found floating in the water at a local beach. The body was located at Belle Fontaine Beach near…
MDWFP: Mississippians can fish without a license on July 4
Mississippians will be able to fish without a license on any public water across the state in celebration of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. According to the Mississippi Department…
Charles Barkley sends first installment of $100K to Jackson State
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has followed through on his $1 million pledge to Jackson State University. The basketball icon turned analyst has sent the first installment of $100,000…
3 people killed in Saturday night shooting in Brookhaven
A Brookhaven man is behind bars for allegedly killing three people, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child. The Daily Leader reports that 21-year-old Kelvin White was taken into…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, July 3
Severe storms will be possible today and Tuesday afternoon into the early evening. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Northern Mississippi-- Partly sunny today with…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State and Ole Miss Continue to Battle for In-State Recruits
Mississippi State lost a recruiting battle to Ole Miss on Saturday in the latest skirmish between the two bitter rivals in this talented laden class of 2024. Why are so…
MHP to begin Fourth of July travel enforcement period on Monday
As Mississippians begin to embark on their Fourth of July travel plans, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is preparing for the 2023 Independence Day holiday travel period. The enforcement period…
Mississippi Democratic Party chair resigns amid critical election year
Tyree Irving, the chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, resigned Sunday after he allegedly put a $250,000 donation to the party in jeopardy. “The past week has been very stressful…
Choctaw Princess educates public on native language and social dancing
Mississippi's 73rd annual Choctaw Indian Fair is right around the corner, and the reigning Choctaw Princess has been active in promoting the tribe's culture throughout the past year. Cadence Raine…
Former governor inducted into Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame
One former Magnolia State governor has been inducted into the Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame. On Thursday at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association held…
