Federal court strikes down Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for convicted felons
The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel has struck down a Mississippi law that implements a lifetime voting ban on some convicted felons. On Friday, in a 2-1 decision,…
Saints running back Alvin Kamara suspended 3 games for Las Vegas fight
As football season rapidly approaches, the New Orleans Saints have been informed that they will be without one of their star players for the first three games. Following a meeting…
Opinion: Harrison County sheriff race is choice of conscience
Tuesday’s primary elections are not only important for statewide races but also for local races, and that rings especially true in Harrison County. Highlighting this year’s ballot will be the…
Holly Springs mayor responds to accusations of assaulting HR director
The mayor of Holly Springs has responded to accusations she assaulted the city's human resources director ahead of a Tuesday board meeting. First reported by WREG, Pat Dawson alleged that…
Police: Brothers arrested after hospital shooting in Columbus
Two arrests have been made following a Monday shooting outside a Columbus hospital. On Friday morning, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry and District Attorney Scott Colom announced that Gavin Fields…
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.35 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has been increased for a second time in preparation for Friday night's drawing, with the grand prize currently totaling $1.35 billion. Lottery officials have now raised…
Richton man pleads guilty to illegally excavating archeological site
A Richton man has pleaded guilty to the unlawful excavation of an archeological site after using a tractor to unearth an area within the Desoto National Forest. According to court…
Centreville man faces 13 years in prison for distributing fentanyl
A Centreville man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court records, in late 2021, the Drug Enforcement…
Saltillo dispensary owner arrested for selling noncompliant marijuana products
Even though medical marijuana is now legal in the Magnolia State, it doesn’t mean there aren’t bad actors participating in the program. On Friday, July 28, Lee County law enforcement…
