City of Jackson unsure how to reimburse residents for lack of trash of collection services
Jackson officials are still researching a way to reimburse residents across the capital city for nearly three weeks without trash collection services last month. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba provided an…
Laurel man sentenced to serve 25 years for sexual battery involving a minor
A Laurel man has been sentenced to serve 25 years for sexual battery, according to Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett. Circuit Court Judge Steve Ratcliff handed down…
Mississippi residents Zachariah Smith and Colin Stough advance to ‘American Idol’ top 8
In what turned into a nail-biter of an episode, both Zachariah Smith and Colin Stough were able to survive another round of American Idol on Monday night. Smith, of Amory,…
Your Mississippi forecast for Tuesday, May 2
Northern Mississippi Sunny today with highs in the lower 70s. Clear tonight with lows in the mid-40s. Central Mississippi Sunny today with highs in the upper 70s. Tonight will be…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Baseball Moves On From Scott Foxhall
Mississippi State made the move we all knew they were going to make, just possibly a little sooner than we all expected. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk had to record…
T&L Spring Wraparound: GoVols247’s Ben McKee Previews Tennessee
Tennessee has a lot to replace after an outstanding 2022 season, but that doesn't mean the expectations aren't high once again on Rocky Top. Brian Hadad talks with GoVols247's Ben…
‘Tail-wagging good time’: Mississippi to host nation’s largest wiener dog race
The largest wiener dog race in the nation is set to kick off this weekend at the inaugural Starkville Derby, inviting attendees to watch 150 dogs participate. Dozens of races…
Farmington city clerk charged with embezzlement and false entries
Farmington's city clerk has surrendered herself to special agents from State Auditor Shad White's office for fraud. Debora Jackson is accused of turning in faux time cards, using sick/vacation leave that…
Mississippi State parts ways with pitching coach Foxhall
Mississippi State has parted ways with pitching coach Scott Foxhall following the Bulldogs' winless weekend series at Tennessee. Foxhall, who helped lead Mississippi State (24-20, 6-15 SEC) to its 2021…
Next Up: The courage to build — young residents creating a better Mississippi
I grew up in St. Martin, a small community between Ocean Springs and D’Iberville on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. There’s something special about Mississippi; the state itself is a duality…
