Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Continues to Struggle Building Recruiting Momentum
Thursday and Friday saw Mississippi State land a couple of key commitments from the transfer portal, but what looked liked it would be a promising weekend for recruiting instead came…
Suspect behind George County deputy’s death had 25-year rap sheet
The suspect behind a George County deputy’s death has been identified. Rickey Labaron Powell, a 43-year-old Purvis man with a 25-year rap sheet across both Mississippi and Alabama, shot Jeremy…
Mississippi State, Ole Miss men’s basketball teams fall in SEC openers
It was a tough day for the Mississippi State and Ole Miss men's basketball teams on the opening day of SEC play. After having a successful start to the season…
Southern Miss knocks off No. 19 James Madison for first ranked win since 2011
For the first time since 2011, the Southern Miss men’s basketball team has defeated a nationally ranked opponent. On Saturday, coming off an inconsistent stretch of play to begin the…
NAACP loses bid to stop unelected court from being created in Jackson
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that allows for the implementation of a new, unelected court system in Jackson. On Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals…
Mississippi to look hard at expanding Medicaid, says new House speaker
Lawmakers in Mississippi are expected to look harder than ever at expanding Medicaid, according to new House Speaker Jason White. Mississippi, which is one of 10 states across the U.S.…
Jackson man faces up to 20 years in prison for Facebook Marketplace scam
A Jackson man will spend time behind bars for stealing people's vehicles through a Facebook Marketplace scam. Court records show that 24-year-old Jerrick Floyd conspired with others to organize a…
Gov. Reeves appoints Brashier as new chief of staff
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Anne Hall Brashier as his new chief of staff after serving in an interim position for seven months. Brashier joined Reeves' staff as Deputy Policy…
Scott County man who shot, sexually assaulted, and lit woman on fire arrested in Byram
A Scott County man accused of shooting, sexually assaulting, and setting an elderly woman on fire has been taken into custody after a nearly week-long search by law enforcement. The…
Fentanyl strike force operation results in 13 felonies, 12 misdemeanors
The Mississippi Attorney General's Office's newly-created fentanyl strike force completed an operation ahead of the Christmas holiday which resulted in over a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges. On December 14,…
