Moss Point man sentenced for faking death to avoid child sex abuse charges
Moss Point native Jacob Blair Scott has been sentenced to serve time in prison for three charges relating to a scheme to fake his own...
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Mississippi producer behind Dolly Parton Christmas special
by Caleb Salers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one Mississippi native is looking to bring holiday cheer to home audiences across the country with...
‘The 911 of mental healthcare’: New mental health crisis hotline takes off across Mississippi
Mississippi’s new mental health crisis hotline has begun to take off across the state after shortening the previous lengthy phone number to only three digits....
Lawmakers once again looking to restore ballot initiative process in Mississippi
As the upcoming legislative session quickly approaches, lawmakers will once again look to restore the ballot initiative process in Mississippi. The process, which previously gave...
Lowndes County ticketholder claims over $500K Mississippi Match 5 jackpot
The second-largest Mississippi Match 5 prize from the Saturday, November 26 drawing has been claimed by a ticketholder from Lowndes County. According to the Mississippi...
Olympic medalist Brittney Reese honored for philanthropic contributions
by Caleb Salers
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Brittney Reese has been honored with the Emerging Young Philanthropist Award by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. Reese is...
Dr. Jennifer Bryan discusses options to keep Mississippi hospitals open
by Caleb Salers
With the recent news that over half of Mississippi’s hospitals are at risk of closing due to financial turmoil, one expert in the field believes...
Sea Wolves fire head coach Esposito after 13 games
The Mississippi Sea Wolves have fired head coach Phil Esposito after just 13 games. The Sea Wolves, in their first season back on the Mississippi...
Lion-created paintings to be displayed at Rosenzweig Arts Center throughout December
The Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary is set to feature its Out of the Wild art exhibit for another year at the Rosenzweig Arts Center in Columbus, showcasing...
MHP reports 6 fatal crashes following Thanksgiving enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has concluded its 2022 Thanksgiving enforcement period. Throughout the duration of the enforcement period, which began on Wednesday and ended Monday...