Emergency water contract approved by Jackson City Council
The Jackson City Council has named an emergency contract with WaterTalent, LLC, less than two weeks before the state’s emergency declaration ends. On Thursday, the...
Man arrested after stealing, wrecking Jackson police vehicle
A man accused of stealing a Jackson police car, driving it at high speeds throughout the downtown area, and crashing it at an intersection has...
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi to honor Jerry Lee Lewis in ‘The Great Ball of Fire’ Gala
In light of the recent passing of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi has named its 2022 Gala “The Great Ball...
Tunica County School District attempts to transition back to local control
Five Tunica County residents have been appointed by the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) to serve as advisory board members for the Tunica County...
Reeves announces 15 RESTORE Act projects to receive $49 million
Governor Tate Reeves announced 15 new RESTORE Act projects across Mississippi’s Gulf Coast will receive funding totaling $49 million. The projects, which were recommended to...
Bond set for man accused of attacking, kidnapping woman over lottery ticket
A Tennessee man has been issued 13 charges after reportedly assaulting and kidnapping a woman over a lottery ticket. At 11:42 p.m. on Tuesday, 43-year-old...
SBE awards 11 school districts with $15 million in grants for pre-K programs
The State Board of Education (SBE) has awarded over $15 million in grants to 11 school districts across Mississippi for the implementation of new State...
Former correctional officer pleads guilty to defrauding COVID-19 relief funds
A former Yazoo City correctional officer has pleaded guilty to carrying out a scheme to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). On Wednesday, Tarshuana...
Bond denied to suspect charged with committing arson in Jackson
The man accused of setting fire to seven structures overnight on Tuesday has been denied bond for multiple charges of arson. Around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday,...
Former Jackson State basketball player Geronimo Warner passes away
Jackson State University basketball player Geronimo Warner has passed away, according to a statement from the university. Warner, an Arizona native and Piney Woods School...