Mississippi State researcher to play vital role in NASA artificial star mission
A Mississippi State University astrophysicist will lead a $19.5 million NASA space mission to put an artificial star in orbit around the Earth. Angelle Tanner, an associate professor in the…
Former Pearl police officer sentenced to 1 year in prison after forcing arrestee to lick urine off floor
The former Pearl police officer accused of forcing a person who was being booked in jail to lick urine off the floor of a holding cell has been sentenced to…
Mississippi woman who oversaw drug ring handed down 23-year sentence
A Crowder woman became the final defendant to be sentenced in a large-scale drug trafficking case. Linda Hunt, 49, previously pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine in federal court in…
IRS warns senior citizens in Mississippi about scammers posing as government agents
The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams as part of the federal agency's continuing efforts to protect the nation's senior citizen…
Chapel Hart’s hometown concert: More details announced
More details have been announced for Chapel Hart’s free concert coming to the country music trio’s hometown of Poplarville. Sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and their cousin Trea Swindle joined…
Body found in car trunk identified as missing Laurel woman; police say no foul play involved
The body discovered in the trunk of a vehicle at a Laurel car dealership has been identified as a woman who had been missing for days. Authorities confirm that 32-year-old…
Suspect accused of killing man at Jackson tennis complex denied bond
Bond has been denied for the man accusing of robbing and killing another at a tennis complex and park in Jackson. This week, Hinds County Court Judge Johnnie McDaniels denied…
Former NFL player, Mississippi native releasing health and wellness children’s book series
Former NFL wide receiver and Terry High School product Xavier Rush has published a new children’s book hoping to help youth live healthier lives. Rush, who played professionally with the…
120-year-old industrial manufacturing company expanding operations in Jones County
One of Mississippi's oldest industrial manufacturing companies is expanding operations in Jones County with a more than $3 million corporate investment. Laurel Machine & Foundry plans to construct a 20,000-square-foot…
Jefferson County authorities arrest 13-year-old for allegedly stabbing man to death
A teenager has been taken into custody for a fatal stabbing in Jefferson County. Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrested an unidentified 13-year-old for the teen's alleged involvement…
