Mendenhall wrestling coach accused of engaging in sexual communication with student
A Mendenhall High School wrestling coach is facing charges for alleged sex crimes against a student. The Simpson County Sheriff's Office reports that Sammy Byther turned himself in to authorities…
EMCC football coach Buddy Stephens inducted into NJCAA Coaches Hall of Fame
You may know him from the hit Netflix series Last Chance U, but those in football spheres now recognize East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens as a future…
Constitutional violations lead to federal takeover of Hinds County jail
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a federal takeover of the Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County can proceed, contingent upon an amendment of power of the federal consultant.…
‘It’s a total team effort’: Mississippi State soccer looks to carry dominance into postseason
The Mississippi State women's soccer team has had a lot of "firsts" this season. James Armstrong's squad earned a top-five ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Poll for the first…
Jackson State football looks to keep control of SWAC East in homecoming showdown
The Jackson State football team looks to keep its undefeated streak in SWAC play alive this weekend when the Tigers welcome Arkansas-Pine Bluff to the capital city for homecoming. Head…
Trio of candidates vie for open Mississippi Court of Appeals seat
While most Mississippians will be focused on who they’ll mark down to be the next president of the United States on Election Day, a collection of important judicial seats for…
Jackson State extends men’s basketball coach Mo Williams
Jackson State awarded head men’s basketball coach Mo Williams a contract extension on Friday. Williams, going into his third season with the Tigers, has yet to see a winning season…
Tina Clay sworn in to take over Jackson City Council seat left vacant by embattled predecessor
The Jackson City Council seat left vacant after Angelique Lee's resignation has officially been filled by Tina Clay as she was sworn into the Ward 2 post on Friday. Clay,…
Mississippi man gets 40-year sentence after ‘drug deal gone wrong’
A 20-year-old Horn Lake man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempted first-degree murder, among other charges, in connection with a drug deal that…
Group of juveniles arrested after string of car thefts on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Four juveniles were arrested in Harrison County after leaving a trail of burglarized cars on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Thursday. Harrison County deputies were sent to South Shadow Creek Drive…
