Appeal denied for death row inmate accused of murdering MSU students
The Mississippi State Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Willie “Fly” Manning who is sitting on death row after being convicted of capital murder....
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PRCC’s Avalon wins NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year
by Caleb Salers
Awards continue to roll into Pearl River Community College’s baseball program with the latest coming to the Wildcats’ head coach Michael Avalon. Avalon has been...
Special election to fill House District 37 seat set for November 8
Governor Tate Reeves has announced a special election date to fill the vacancy in House District 37, following the passing of Representative Lynn Wright. I’ve...
Construction along HWY 49 to be complete by July 8
Believe it or not, the construction along U.S. Highway 49 is set to be complete by the end of next week. The 7.5-mile stretch of...
4th of July tips from Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney
by Caleb Salers
Independence Day is right around the corner, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is encouraging Mississippians to be safe whether they plan to celebrate...
Mississippi attorney charged with murder, meth, and more
A Mississippi attorney has been arrested and charged with seven different crimes, including murder. Robert Lenoir, whose LinkedIn says he’s practiced in McComb since 2006,...
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in to U.S. Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on Thursday, becoming the first Black woman sworn in to the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson, 51, replaces Justice Stephen Breyer...
City of Natchez recognized with Excellence in Public Safety Award
by Caleb Salers
During this year’s Mississippi Municipal League Annual Conference, the City of Natchez was recognized with the Municipal Excellence Award in Public Safety in cities with...
Three judges appointed to reduce Hinds County case backlog
Three judges have been named by the Mississippi Supreme Court to aid in the backlog of cases in Hinds County. The positions, funded by state-allocated...
Fire Marshal’s Office unveils traveling trailer for gas safety demonstrations
by Caleb Salers
A new method the State Fire Marshal’s Office has been unveiled to endorse gas safety across Mississippi. The department’s Liquefied Compressed Gas Division (LC Gas)...