Early forecasts show potential hurricane angling toward Mississippi
The 2024 hurricane season has featured two historically powerful storms, Hurricanes Helene and Milton, that thrashed the southeastern U.S. in late September and early October....
Constitutional violations lead to federal takeover of Hinds County jail
by Ben Milam
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a federal takeover of the Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County can proceed, contingent upon an amendment of...
Trio of candidates vie for open Mississippi Court of Appeals seat
by Ben Milam
While most Mississippians will be focused on who they’ll mark down to be the next president of the United States on Election Day, a collection...
Mississippi man gets 40-year sentence after ‘drug deal gone wrong’
by Ben Milam
A 20-year-old Horn Lake man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempted first-degree murder, among other charges, in connection...
Group of juveniles arrested after string of car thefts on Mississippi Gulf Coast
by Ben Milam
Four juveniles were arrested in Harrison County after leaving a trail of burglarized cars on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Thursday. Harrison County deputies were sent...
Active shooter rumors spark lockdown at Pearl High School
by Ben Milam
Pearl Public School District officials and local law enforcement dispelled rumors of an active shooter at Pearl High School on Thursday morning. But a potential...
‘Please be patient’: MHSAA director warns coaches to avoid rumors in reclassification process
by Ben Milam
Every two years, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), the governing body of sports and competitive activities in the state, reclassifies its member institutions...
GOP strategist calls election cycle ‘craziest I’ve ever seen’ ahead of Election Day
by Ben Milam
Longtime politico and current Republican National Convention delegate Henry Barbour has seen a lot in the political world. In the lead-up to the battle for...
Here’s how to stay safe while preparing for and participating in Halloween activities
by Ben Milam
As you and your family prepare costumes and candy bags, officials are reminding those out and about this Halloween how to keep things safe among...
Failed suicide pact involving 10-year-old leads to arrest of Mississippi mother
by Ben Milam
A Mississippi mother has been arrested on a felony child abuse charge after she allegedly gave her 10-year-old daughter pills to take in an apparent...