Mississippi police officer arrested after passing out in patrol car with meth pipe in hand
A Mississippi police officer has been arrested after he was found passed out in his patrol car with a meth pipe in his hand. James Jackson, who works for the…
Salad Days Produce expanding operations in Flora with $8.18 million investment
A major producer of hydroponically grown produce is expanding in Madison County. Salad Days Produce, which grows head lettuce in a water-based nutrient solution instead of soil, plans to create…
Applications now open for MDAH research fellowships
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is welcoming applications for three prestigious fellowships for 2025 – the Eudora Welty Research Fellowship, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Research Fellowship,…
Schedule, speakers set for SEC basketball media days
As football season nears the midway point, some eyes will begin to shift towards the hardwood with the 2024-2025 basketball season less than a month away. From Oct. 15-16, representatives…
DeSoto County and ICE partner to expedite deportation process
The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce both state and federal immigration laws. The collaboration, according…
Mississippi wildlife officials release updated chronic wasting disease management zones
Mississippi wildlife officials are looking to keep the public updated on current chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones statewide. CWD is a highly contagious and fatal ailment among deer populations…
Jackson State granted $2 million to grow cybersecurity workforce
Jackson State University will be granted a total of $2 million over the next five years to fund the creation of an innovative hub to train a skilled workforce to…
Blood donors needed to replenish critically low supply after Helene
After spending most of the summer with a low blood supply, American Red Cross workers are scrambling to restock critically low reserves in the ongoing devastation of Hurricane Helene and…
Saints losing streak now at three after falling to Chiefs on Monday Night Football
Whether it was a lack of offensive production, untimely penalties, or the mystique of playing an undefeated Kansas City team at Arrowhead Stadium, the New Orleans Saints (2-3) could not…
Yazoo City school bus driver charged after girl injured in wreck
A Mississippi school bus driver has been charged after a child was injured during a wreck last week. According to the Yazoo City Police Department, the incident happened Friday on…
