After years of infighting and accusations, Jackson councilman predicts storm of indictments
The resignation of former Jackson city councilwoman Angelique Lee on Wednesday morning, followed by her subsequent plea of guilty to a federal bribery charge, has stirred a whirlwind of controversy…
Senior sportswriter rethinking not listing Ole Miss star as first-team All-American
Following Lane Kiffin’s comments this week that Tre Harris may be the most improved player on the Ole Miss roster, a senior sportswriter is rethinking his decision to not include…
Gulfport man faces up to 20 years in prison for possessing child pornography
A Gulfport man faces up to 20 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Roy Alexander Johnson, 31, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to having the illicit material. According to court…
Mississippi’s first West Nile virus death of 2024 reported
Officials have confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile virus in Mississippi this year. While the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) did not release any…
Reward upped for information leading to arrest of Catfish Cabin arsonist
It's been two weeks since a fire took out one of the Mississippi Delta's most popular catfish restaurants and authorities are still searching for answers. In the early morning hours…
Embattled Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to charges in Alabama
A Columbus city councilman has owned up to his role in driving under the influence and possessing illegal drugs in Gordo, Ala., last December. Beard pleaded guilty to the crimes on…
Report: Mississippi saw record-breaking student achievement in 2023-24
Students in the Magnolia State have reached record-high learning growth in three major subjects, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education finds. According to MDE's 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program…
Mississippi teacher hospitalized after being struck by vehicle
An investigation is underway after a central Mississippi teacher was struck by a vehicle outside of a Rankin County school on Thursday morning. Officials report that the incident took place…
Mississippi State unveils new ‘icy’ white uniforms ahead of 2024 campaign
The Mississippi State football team will begin the Jeff Lebby era in style. On Thursday, the Bulldogs took to social media to unveil a set of all-white uniforms the team…
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents…
