Supreme Court runoff showcases differing constitutional perspective of candidates
Incumbent Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens had four challengers hoping to replace him on the state’s highest court. After Kitchens was forced to a runoff by state Sen. Jenifer…
Mississippi teacher fired after accidentally feeding students dog treats
A Mississippi teacher is out of a job after accidentally feeding her students dog treats. The unnamed teacher at Calhoun City High School thought she was giving students beef jerky…
Attorneys looking to delay trial for Jackson officials accused of blatant corruption
Lawyers on both sides of a corruption scandal in Mississippi’s capital city are seeking to delay the upcoming trial date, citing not enough time to review evidence. Legal counsel for…
Koch Foods investing nearly $146 million in Morton facility
Food production and distribution company Koch Foods is expanding its location in Scott County with a $145.5 million investment. Announced Thursday by the Mississippi Development Authority, the project will enhance…
Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability…
McComb police chief placed on leave amid investigation into officer-involved shooting
McComb's police chief has been placed on administrative leave as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation continues to assess an officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of a teenager. Chief Juan…
Circle K gas stations across Mississippi offering 40-cent discount on Thursday
Drivers looking to gas up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday will have something to be thankful for this Thursday at Circle K gas stations across the state. The fueling stop,…
Kentucky sex criminal who fled Mississippi courtroom sentenced to life
A man who fled a Mississippi courtroom as the jury deliberated over sex crimes charged against him has been sentenced to life in prison. Back in May, Jimmy Joe Davis…
New Netflix docuseries explores bizarre tale of Elvis impersonator and assassination attempts
A new Netflix series goes from Tupelo all the way to Washington, D.C. in what the popular streaming platform is calling “a winding tale that’s wilder than any yarn could…
One injured, school bus struck in Columbus shooting
A barrage of gunfire between two parties injured one man and struck a school bus unloading children in Columbus Monday afternoon. According to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, officers responded…
Report: DOJ initiative leads to more criminals off Mississippi streets
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, has significantly boosted federal prosecutions of violent criminals, narcotics traffickers, and other offenders across the country – particularly…
Officials give ‘all-clear’ notice following bomb threat reported at Ole Miss campus
An all-clear has been given after a bomb threat was reported on the campus of Ole Miss on Tuesday afternoon. All operations on the Oxford campus can resume as previously…
