Murderer who escaped state penitentiary captured in Sunflower County
A convicted murderer who escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary has been captured, according to officials. Nevin Whetstone, 71, was taken into custody Friday afternoon several miles west of the…
Man accused of killing Ole Miss student to face one less charge during retrial
Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington, Jr., the man accused of killing Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee, will face one less charge when he appears in court for a retrial on Oct.…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 3/7/2025
Southern Miss Lady Eagles basketball ply-by-play voice Jason Baker recaps season ending loss to Georgia Southern in the 22025 Sun Belt Basketball Tournament and what's possibly ahead for the program…
MCBB: Brakefield, Hubbard named to SEC community service team
Mississippi is well-represented on this year's SEC community service team. Two Magnolia State natives, Ole Miss forward Jaemyn Brakefield and Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard, are being honored by their…
Trial date set for trio of Jackson officials accused of bribery
A trial date has been set for a trio of leaders in Mississippi's capital city wrapped up in a bribery scandal. On Friday, District Judge Daniel P. Jordan established that…
Jackson airport expecting busy spring break travel period
Spring break travel numbers are expected to soar at the Jackson airport, according to airport officials who are preparing for an influx of passengers. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)…
MEMA updates damage totals from Tuesday severe weather
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is continuing to assess the damage dealt by two tornadoes and multiple severe thunderstorms that battered parts of the state Tuesday afternoon and evening.…
‘His presence will be deeply missed’: Jackson police officer passes away
The Jackson Police Department announced that veteran officer Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr. died at 39 years old Thursday night. According to department officials, Gallion was a 17-year veteran of the…
Trailblazing Mississippi lawmaker Robert Clark to lie in repose at state capitol
Trailblazing lawmaker Robert Clark will lie in repose at the Mississippi State Capitol before his funeral, according to the House of Representatives. Rep. Clark, who passed away Tuesday at the…
Authorities capture escaped Adams County inmate
UPDATE: The Adams County Sheriff's Office confirmed late Friday night that escaped inmate Myco Fort was captured in the area of Morgantown. He is expected to face additional charges. …
