Natchez Mayor gives Morgan Freeman key to the city
It’s no secret that Mississippians love Morgan Freeman. While the Mississippi native was filming season two of the History Channel docuseries, Great Escapes with Morgan...
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Hyde-Smith warns of rainbow fentanyl pills as Halloween nears
by Caleb Salers
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., joined a dozen other U.S. Senators in pre-Halloween Public Service Announcements (PSAs) warning parents about the rainbow fentanyl pills now being...
Mississippi State Fair returns to Jackson for 163rd year
by Caleb Salers
The 163rd Mississippi State Fair kicked off on Thursday at the fairgrounds in Jackson. “The state fair continues to grow each year incorporating new activities...
Secretary of State looks to curb human trafficking with new business-involved initiative
by Caleb Salers
Secretary of State Michael Watson has introduced a new initiative with the goal to curb human trafficking in the Magnolia State. According to Watson, the...
Hinds County misses deadline to apply for water infrastructure repair funding
As a water crisis continues across Mississippi’s capital city, officials from Hinds County have missed a deadline to apply for funds from the Mississippi Municipality...
Former airport director arrested for covering casino, cigarette costs with government money
A former local airport director has been arrested after allegedly using the airport’s debit card for over $9,000 in personal expenses. Announced Thursday by State...
Extra Table to host Inaugural Bourbon Festival in Madison
Mississippi non-profit Extra Table will be hosting a fundraising event called “The Inaugural Bourbon Festival” at the end of October to raise money for over...
Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee murder suspect files lawsuit for wrongful confinement
by Caleb Salers
Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., who has been accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee, is claiming that he is being detained behind bars illegally in a...
Greenwood Leflore Hospital announces closure of labor and delivery unit
The struggles continue at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. On Tuesday, hospital officials announced they are permanently closing the labor and delivery unit, requesting expectant mothers in...
AG Fitch files motion to set execution date for Thomas Loden Jr.
by Caleb Salers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch, filed on behalf of the State of Mississippi, has moved to set the execution date for Thomas Loden Jr. within the...