Jackson reports first homicide of 2024 with death of 14-year-old
Mississippi’s capital city has had its first homicide of the year after a 14-year-old boy was discovered fatally shot in a front yard. The Jackson...
Day two of session delayed following bomb threat at Mississippi Capitol
Legislators did not meet for the second day of the 2024 legislative session this morning following reports of a bomb threat at the Mississippi State...
Mississippi Lottery asking dog owners to submit pup photos for new scratch-off
Mississippi Lottery Insiders now have the chance to win $1,000 cash while having their dog featured on a new scratch-off game. Starting Tuesday, January 2,...
Highway Patrol issues nearly 5,000 citations during New Year’s travel period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has concluded its New Year’s Holiday Period, reporting 4,865 citations issued across the state in three days. From Saturday morning...
Fourth suspect arrested in connection to Latimer shooting
The fourth suspect involved in a shooting in Jackson County in November has been taken into custody and charged with accessory after the fact. According...
Powerball jackpot rises to fifth-largest in history at $810M for Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has rolled into the New Year after no player successfully matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night, with the new grand...
NFPA: Christmas holiday among leading days of year for house fires
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in...
Department of Transportation issues tips for drivers traveling over the holidays
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning drivers to be cautious and aware while traveling for the holidays. On...
Former Aberdeen mayor arrested during CBD store raid
The former mayor of Aberdeen has been taken into custody following raids at two CBD stores by Monroe County authorities. Maurice Vernon Howard was arrested...
Your Mississippi forecast for Friday, December 22
Sunny skies will be seen across the majority of Mississippi today, with cooler temperatures expected to continue throughout the state as the day progresses. Northern...