Sen. John Horhn announces second run for mayor of Jackson
A busy field that aims to unseat current Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba just got busier – and became more experienced. Senator John Horhn, who...
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IRS seeking volunteers for tax assistance programs aimed at helping needy
by Caleb Salers
Federal officials are seeking volunteers in Mississippi for two Internal Revenue Service (IRS) initiatives. The IRS needs helpers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)...
Healthcare officials hosting events to promote early screenings for breast cancer
by Caleb Salers
State health officials will be hosting multiple events to bring more awareness and attention to breast cancer — a disease that kills around 400 women...
Tate County woman turns self in to police after committing SNAP fraud
by Caleb Salers
A Tate County resident has surrendered to authorities for defrauding a federal food assistance program. A SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of...
Secretary of state reminds Mississippians of upcoming voting deadlines
With the Nov. 5 general election quickly approaching, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has issued a handful of reminders for those who plan to...
Columbus High School student arrested for having gun on campus
A Mississippi high school student was taken into custody for having a gun on campus. According to the Columbus Police Department, Javeon Colebrook was driving...
Jackson man sentenced for beating girlfriend to death with broomstick
by Caleb Salers
A Jackson man has been found guilty of beating his girlfriend to death with a broomstick nearly five years ago. Police responded to a home...
Mississippi attorney general looks to set execution date for death row inmate
by Caleb Salers
Legal counsel representing a Mississippi man sitting on death row for nearly 50 years and the state’s attorney general are sparring over what should happen...
Rosters announced for Mississippi high school football all-star games
The Mississippi Association of Coaches has announced rosters for the MHSAA’s two high school football all-star games. The annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game is scheduled for...
8-year-old dies after being struck by school bus in Madison
by Caleb Salers
An 8-year-old girl has passed away after being struck by a school bus in Madison. Madison Police Lt. Micah Taylor reported that the incident took...