Hattiesburg looks to host Irma evacuees
The City of Hattiesburg knows a thing or two when it comes to storms, and with that knowledge also comes compassion. The Hattiesburg Mayor’s office...
George County man arrested for possession of meth
by Alex Paton
A Lucedale man has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute (methamphetamine). Agents of the Southeast Mississippi Narcotics Task Force...
Miss North Dakota crowned Miss America 2018
by Alex Paton
A new Miss America has been crowned. The pageant took place last night in Atlantic city and while Miss Mississippi did not win, Sam Haskell,...
West Nile Virus total at 47
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported two new human cases of West Nile virus, bringing the state total to 47 this year. The...
Mississippians now have access to China’s beef market
by Alex Paton
The first shipment of U.S. beef to China in more than 13 years reached its destination in June, and Mississippi cattle producers are beginning to...
Clinton man convicted of terrorizing mother of his children
by Alex Paton
A Clinton man has been convicted on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated domestic violence, and shooting into an occupied vehicle according to...
Hattiesburg zoo to get new exhibit
by Alex Paton
The Hattiesburg city council recently approved the zoo’s budget where they approved $800,000 to be allotted to develop a “Premier animal exhibit.” The zoo is...
Miss Mississippi vies for Miss America Crown
by Alex Paton
The 91st Miss America pageant is currently taking place in Atlantic City and Miss Mississippi 2017, Anne Elizabeth Buys is vying for the crown. Buys...
State Auditor: MAEP formula needs revision
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi State Auditor’s office released the FY 2019 preliminary estimate calculation of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). The Mississippi Department of Education is...
Protesters say DACA should remain
by Alex Paton
This afternoon, some 30 people marched to Senator Thad Cochran’s office in Jackson to protest saying that DACA should remain in place. DACA, also known...