Yazoo man arrested for assaulting mother with skillet
A manhunt began early this week in Yazoo County after a man allegedly hit his mother in the head with a cast iron skillet. Officials...
Vacant Jackson council seat filled in special election runoff
by Ben Milam
The Jackson city council seat left open by former Ward 2 councilwoman Angelique Lee’s resignation and indictment has been filled by Montyne “Tina” Clay. Clay,...
Southaven man to spend decade in prison for possessing child pornography
by Ben Milam
A Southaven man pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge on Tuesday. After entering the plea, 33-year-old Neal Truitt, Jr. was sentenced to 10 years...
Gulfport woman pleads guilty to murder of ex-boyfriend
by Ben Milam
After initially attempting to cover up the shooting of her ex-boyfriend, a Gulfport woman admitted to the crime after an investigation and pleaded guilty to...
Mississippi State product plays key role in Yankees World Series run
by Ben Milam
Beginning Friday, former Mississippi State Bulldog Travis Chapman will coach on the game’s biggest stage. Chapman has the ear of giants, tasked with giving in-game...
Southern Miss AD promises wide scope in coaching search, attempt to reignite football success
by Ben Milam
On Sunday, Southern Miss announced the termination of head coach Will Hall with five games remaining in his fourth year as the boss in Hattiesburg....
Secretary of state says Mississippians can have faith in election process
by Ben Milam
With just over two weeks until Election Day, Mississippians are gearing up to cast their ballots for several statewide elections and a contentious presidential election....
Mississippi Supreme Court to hear new trial appeal for Rankin teen convicted of murder
by Ben Milam
A month after 15-year-old Carly Madison Gregg’s Rankin County murder trial ended with conviction, for which she was sentenced to two life sentences without parole, her...
Will Hall ousted as Southern Miss football coach after 1-6 start to 2024
by Ben Milam
After a 1-6 start to 2024, Southern Miss is moving on from Will Hall. A drab homecoming atmosphere was punctuated by the buzz of frustration...
Perry Central students sent home amid possible forest fire
by Ben Milam
Perry Central High School has been emptied of students and staff as emergency responders fight a “possible forest fire” around U.S. Highway 98. MDOT officials...