Mississippi University for Women name change might fall through amid backlash
The Mississippi University for Women may be reevaluating its name of the future. Following heavy backlash to the coeducational institution’s proposed name change to Mississippi Brightwell University, which officials announced…
Jackson man faces up to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography
A Jackson man faces up to three decades behind bars for producing child pornography. 43-year-old Delvan Jerrod Howard pled guilty to committing sex crimes against a minor. Court documents reveal…
No E. coli found in Jackson water after MSDH retests samples
Update: Two hours after this article was published, the MSDH decided to lift the boil water notice in Jackson. Jackson officials are doubling down in saying that the capital city’s…
Coastal leaders to host mental health summit on February 23
Healthcare leaders on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be holding a summit to discuss the topic of mental health and the ever-growing challenges faced by the community Facilitated by Singing…
Mississippi Power receives national award for response to Moss Point tornado
Mississippi Power has been announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient for the company's response following the EF-2 tornado that tore through Moss Point in June.…
New committee assignments announced for Mississippi House of Representatives
One day after committee assignments for the Mississippi Senate were announced, the House of Representatives followed suit with Speaker Jason White releasing which lawmakers will lead the chamber’s 49 committees…
Trio of teenagers who escaped from Jackson youth detention center captured in Adams County
The same trio of teenagers who escaped from a Jackson detention center have been captured after being on the run for a little under a week. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree…
Transportation officials prepared to keep commuters safe during upcoming cold snap
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation are gearing up for a cold snap expected to hit the state early next week. Forecasts from the National Weather Service predict hard…
Governor calls for flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen George County deputy
Governor Tate Reeves is calling for all flags across Mississippi to be flown at half-staff on Friday in honor of the George County deputy who was killed in the line…
