Yazoo City Police Chief seeks to place criminal responsibility on parents
Yazoo City’s newest Police Chief Kenneth Hampton has announced that several acts are in the works to reduce the recent jump in juvenile crime across...
MDOT’s annual Safety Message Contest returns
Mississippians with a good sense of humor are being called to participate in the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) annual Safety Message Contest, which is...
Mississippi Aquarium announces Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit
The Mississippi Aquarium is going back to the stone age this summer with the announcement of their newest exhibit called Dinosaurs Around the World: The...
‘Buddy’s Law’ signed by Governor Reeves
Buddy’s Law, which requires that a child who injures a dog or cat be subjected to a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and counseling, has been...
Not about race: petition creators defend original purpose in renaming reservoir
For almost six decades, residents and visitors have enjoyed the scenic water and outdoors of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, especially longtime journalist Bobby Cleveland. Cleveland,...
Mississippi to receive over $250K in Ford settlement
Over $250,000 is coming back to Mississippi as a part of the 41-state settlement with Ford Motor Company after false advertisements were put out for...
Jury duty telephone scams reported in Madison and Rankin Counties
A recent string of telephone scams has been reported in both Madison and Rankin Counties, with the fraudulent callers requesting payment for a missed jury...
Starkville man guilty of defrauding $6 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Starkville native Christopher Paul Lick pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of wire fraud after defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more than...
Former U.S. Attorney: Jackson crime is due to ‘no leadership’
Crime in Mississippi’s capital city has been a hot topic for weeks following the shooting at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival at the state fairgrounds, resulting...
Vicksburg officials announce plans to relocate the Riverfront Park
Plans to relocate one of Vicksburg’s most popular parks on the Mississippi River are in the works according to city officials. Since 2020, the Riverfront...