Man arrested for Fortification Street murder, another charged but not in custody
The Jackson Police Department has arrested a suspect in the murder of 23-year-old Chelsie Lynn Kirschten, who was shot in the back while stopped at...
Transportation Commission says no to “Twin-33’s” on Mississippi roads
by Sarah Ulmer
The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) is saying no to congressional legislation that would modify vehicle weight limitations for the Interstate Highway system. The legislation would...
MSU raising supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims
by Sarah Ulmer
Mississippi State University is collecting donated items to aid in relief and recovery for those caught in the path of Hurricane Harvey. ...
Officials prepare for potential Harvey presence in MS
by Sarah Ulmer
As Hurricane Harvey continues to invade the Houston area of Texas, meteorologists are predicting it could take a turn and potentially affect areas of the...
MSDH updates West Nile Virus totals for 2017
by Sarah Ulmer
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports five new human cases of WNV, bringing the state total to 41 this year. The new...
Myths of Mississippi: Why are we 50 on the national poverty rate?
by Sarah Ulmer
Mississippi brings up the tail end on a lot of lists, some which are not so flattering, like being ranked 50 on the national poverty...
Senators encourage high schoolers to apply for 2018 Senate Youth Program
by Sarah Ulmer
Are you a Mississippi high school student with an interest in local or national politics? Well, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker think you...
MDOC officer killed over weekend leaving work
by Sarah Ulmer
The Mississippi Department of Corrections reported the death of one of their own, Correctional Officer Trainee Tyshawna Nellum. ...
Mississippi Blood Services in severe need of donors
by Sarah Ulmer
The Mississippi Blood Services are in a severe shortage this summer and are asking for your help by donating blood and or platelets. ...
BREAKING: MDOC investigating inmate death
by Sarah Ulmer
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Greene County....