Man sentenced to 18 years after selling fentanyl-filled teddy bear to undercover cop
A Mexico native was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison after attempting to sell over 5,000 fentanyl pills stuffed in a teddy bear to...
Hattiesburg teen places runner-up in duct tape scholarship competition
Hattiesburg teen Aubri Sparkman has been announced as the runner-up in the 23rd annual “Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest” for her creation of a duct...
Pass Christian business owner arrested for role in January 6 Capitol riot
A Pass Christian business owner has been arrested and charged for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 63-year-old James Allen...
California-based company charged for illegally dumping wastewater at Olive Branch plant
A California-based company operating a manufacturing facility in Olive Branch has been sentenced for illegally discharging wastewater. According to court documents, View, Inc., previously plead...
14 Mississippi hospitals receive awards for heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized 14 hospitals in Mississippi that have received awards for improving health outcomes for cardiovascular patients through evidence-based efficient...
9th annual Mississippi Book Festival to kick off Saturday
Mississippi’s literary lawn party is set to return for the ninth year this weekend, with this year’s festival taking place on Saturday, August 19. From...
Republican House member predicts Jason White as Mississippi’s next speaker
Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White is predicted to be Mississippi’s next House speaker following the results from Tuesday’s primary elections. White, R-West, defeated Cliff Hays...
Gov. Reeves and Presley to square off in November general election
Incumbent Republican Tate Reeves and Democrat challenger Brandon Presley have secured their spots in the race for Mississippi’s next governor, according to results from Tuesday’s...
Mississippi primary election 2023: Tracking problems at the polls
Residents across Mississippi have been heading to the polls to vote in this year’s primary elections, with the secretary of state’s office reporting a steady...
Record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.58 billion for Tuesday’s drawing
The largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game’s history is now at an estimated $1.58 billion in anticipation for Tuesday night’s drawing. At this time,...