Police thwart Smith County man’s murder-for-hire plot
Law enforcement arrested and charged a Smith County man last Sunday in connection with a murder-for-hire plot intended to kill two people. The Smith County...
FEMA disaster aid for April storm survivors up to over $3.1 million
by Ben Milam
Less than one month following a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi, more than $3.1 million in federal assistance funds have been approved for survivors of...
Longtime Mississippi Museum of Natural Science director retiring after 31 years
by Ben Milam
After 31 years of service as the director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Charles Knight has announced his retirement. Under the guidance of...
Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in Mississippi
by Ben Milam
Fireworks for Mississippians of all ages to enjoy will be occurring across the state beginning Wednesday and throughout the weekend to celebrate the Fourth of...
Biloxi man sentenced to 80 years in prison for sexual abuse of multiple children
by Ben Milam
A 37-year-old Biloxi man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the sexual battery of children. According to Harrison County District Attorney W....
Mississippi teen pleads guilty to slaying mentor in Madison
by Ben Milam
A 19-year-old Mississippian has pled guilty to a February murder in Madison County. Dawton Gage Whatley, of Walls, pled guilty to second-degree murder in the...
Following a bloody five-year stretch, Jackson officials boast decreasing homicide rates
by Ben Milam
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade and Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba boasted some encouraging crime numbers at a public command meeting last week in the capital...
McClellan leaving MVSU athletics with positive momentum
by Ben Milam
After two years as the athletic director at Mississippi Valley State, Hakim McClellan is moving on. McClellan announced that he would be returning to his...
Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center leader receives national recognition
by Ben Milam
The National Children’s Alliance has given Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi’s CEO Karla Steckler Tye their 2024 Outstanding Chapter Leader Award. Tye was recognized for...
Mississippi State, Ole Miss presidents get new contracts
by Ben Milam
The Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Board of Trustees voted to extend the contracts of both Mississippi State President Dr. Mark Keenum and University of...