State, local leaders announce new public safety initiative for capital city
A unified approach between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies has been unveiled to tackle the crime epidemic in Mississippi's capital city. On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced "Operation Unified"…
Mississippi University for Women submits new name to legislature
Second time’s the charm? Following a firestorm of criticism over the Mississippi University for Women’s attempt to change its name to Mississippi Brightwell University last month, officials gathered on Tuesday…
Itawamba Community College, Southern Miss partner for construction management program
Itawamba Community College has announced a new partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi to make the process easier for construction management students to get their four-year degrees. Eliminating any…
A Mississippian in Japan — Weapons Engagement Zone
One small sliver of light began to peek through the blackout curtains at the head of my bed. The light coming through was human error. It seems I had haphazardly…
Man arrested for tying up, abusing victim for two days in Southaven home
A man is locked up for allegedly tying up and physically assaulting a male victim for two days in a north Mississippi home. Southaven Police responded to a call regarding…
MDOT commissioner: Additional $650 million from legislature needed to improve roads
Funding continues to be a top priority for the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) as Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell and company are asking for an additional $650 million from…
Gulfport teen charged with second-degree murder for killing another teen over vape pen
A Gulfport teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing another teen over a vape pen. On Monday morning, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to a…
12 students unharmed after school bus crash in Jones County
12 students went unharmed after a school bus they were on collided with another vehicle on Monday afternoon in Jones County. According to WDAM, the crash took place on Jesse…
Grandmother calls police just in time to save granddaughter from sex trafficking suspect
A man is locked up for his role in a case that authorities believe to be linked to sex trafficking. 57-year-old Kenneth Barnes was taken into custody by authorities in…
