Former Baptist paramedic sentenced for stealing, injecting opioids during shifts
An Oxford man has been sentenced to three years of supervised release after tampering with opioids while working as a paramedic with Baptist Ambulance. According to court documents, 35-year-old Richard…
Hyde-Smith requests temporary payments to rural hospitals from federal government
As 28 hospitals across Mississippi are in danger of closing, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is seeking help from the federal government. Hyde-Smith encouraged U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary…
Man accused of killing Ebony Owens charged with sexual battery of a minor
A man accused of murdering his wife is now facing additional charges for sex crimes against a minor. According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, 36-year-old Michael Owens, who is…
Bill allowing liquor stores to open on Sundays dies in Mississippi legislature
Legislation that would have allowed liquor sales on Sunday has died in the Mississippi Legislature. House Bill 384, authored by Rep. Brent Powell, R-Brandon, was introduced to authorize any Mississippi…
Investigation launched after inmate found dead at Parchman
An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead at Parchman Friday morning. As reported by WTVA, prison personnel found 30-year-old Earnest Williams unresponsive in his cell. He…
Husband of Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin not surprised by team’s postseason success
For the first time since 2007, the Ole Miss women's basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16. Though most college basketball fans were surprised by the 8-seed Lady Rebels…
Mississippi mothers to receive full year of postpartum Medicaid benefits starting July 1
Postpartum Medicaid benefits for new mothers in Mississippi are anticipated to begin within the next few months following the passing of Senate Bill 2212 last week. The bill, which extends…
HUBFEST returns to Hattiesburg on Saturday
HUBFEST is returning to Hattiesburg this weekend. The city's top premier arts and music festival will be held in the Historic Downtown Hattiesburg district from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Judge deems Gunasekara ineligible to run for public service commission; appeal expected
Circuit Court Judge Lamar Pickard has ruled Mandy Gunasekara ineligible to run for public service commission, despite the Mississippi GOP recently deeming her eligible. Gunasekara, a Republican seeking the commission’s northern…
