Third suit settled in MDOC Epps scandal
Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that the state of Mississippi has settled its claims with Sentinel Offender Services, L.L.C. for $1,300,000.00. Sentinel provides inmate electronic...
Ingalls approves extension with five unions
by Alex Paton
The five unions at Ingalls Shipbuilding division have approved an extension of their collective bargaining agreements with the company. The contract affects employees represented by...
Police seize 75 oz. liquid PCP
by Alex Paton
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit received information on illegal drug activity at 313 Queen Margaret Ln. in west Jackson. Officers recovered 75 fluid...
Weekday weather rundown: 11-29-17
by Alex Paton
Here’s a quick look at what the weather forecast will be today across the state. In North Mississippi, mostly sunny skies today with a slight...
18 years later, heart recipient meets donor’s family
by Alex Paton
Abram Jones and Lywanda White have shared a connection for 18 years but they only just met face to face for the first time on...
Cochran, Wicker, Palazzo welcome federal disaster assistance
by Alex Paton
Senators Thad Cochran, Roger Wicker and Congressman Steven Palazzo said that they welcomed President Trump’s approval of Governor Phil Bryant’s request for federal disaster assistance...
Drought season in Mississippi: how to have a successful controlled burn
by Alex Paton
It is officially drought season in Mississippi and the consequences could be drastic. “Since October 1, we’ve had 167 wildfires and 247 structures have been...
Giving Tuesday, the perfect way to give back after shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals
by Alex Paton
Giving Tuesday is an online campaign that was started back in 2012 as a way for people to give back after the excessive shopping during...
MS legislators look to increase tobacco tax
by Alex Paton
Legislators in Mississippi are looking at putting a greater tax on Cigarettes and Tobacco. “The proponents of this want tobacco to be used less and...
Holiday season and ladder safety
by Alex Paton
Decorating for Christmas is a holiday tradition, but making sure that the decorations get hung safely is another thing entirely. Here are some safety tips...