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…
FEMA sends $6M to Sharkey County for tornado debris removal
It's been nearly four months since the late March tornadoes devastated portions of Mississippi, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more monetary relief to one Mississippi county. U.S.…
Merit Health River Region transfers beds to Jackson location after closure of behavioral health unit
Over two weeks have passed since Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg officially closed its behavioral health unit, joining the dozens of hospitals across the state that are announcing closures…
Rebel Report podcast: Mike Bianco has huge day in the portal
Mike Bianco had a huge day in the transfer portal, picking up two highly accomplished infielders. We talk about that plus have a conversation with former NFL tight end Benjamin…
APEX Ammunition to create 64 jobs with $4.45M expansion
A Mississippi-based company has announced plans to expand into a new manufacturing plant in Columbus, with the $4.45 million corporate investment expected to create 64 direct jobs. APEX Ammunition LLC,…
Hinds Community College awarded $2.25M to promote diversity in STEM fields
Hinds Community College-Utica has been awarded $2.25 million from the National Science Foundation for a project that promotes diversity in STEM fields. The project, entitled "Implementation Project: Establishing a Cohesive…
Mississippi tech company awarded $250K from Google’s Black Founders Fund
One Mississippi tech startup has been awarded $250,000 from the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, joining 23 other companies selected from across the nation to receive the grant funding.…
Brandon man sentenced to 16 years in prison for child pornography
A Brandon man has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempted production of child pornography and possession of child…
