Featured Black man found hanging in Scott County, MBI investigating
An investigation is underway after a black man was found hanging from a tree in Scott County. The man has been identified in a news...
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Featured Man charged with father’s murder in Scott County
A Scott County man is being charged with the murder of his father after authorities responded to a call on Riverbend Road early on Christmas...
Protesters say DACA should remain
by Alex Paton
This afternoon, some 30 people marched to Senator Thad Cochran’s office in Jackson to protest saying that DACA should remain in place. DACA, also known...
ACLU settles in county suit for public defenders provided at arrest
by Sarah Ulmer
In a case filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against Scott County, the ACLU asked for reform on the counties practice of detaining people who...
Possible tornado hits east central Mississippi
by Chad Dixon
Parts of Scott County are recovering after being hit by Tuesdays storms. The severe weather left uprooted trees and downed power lines. The National Weather...
Scott County Hires Kosciusko Superintendent
by kim
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–The Kosciusko school board had a special meeting Monday night and accepted Dr. Tony McGee’s resignation as superintendent. In a news release, the board...
Out on the Boat, Part II: Boater Safety and Whether You Can Have Alcohol
by kim
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss.–If you live in Scott County and plan to put a boat in the water on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, you can’t have...
Chemical Spill, Fire Shut Down I-20 in Scott County, Delays Expected Through the Day
by kim
FOREST, Miss.–A chemical spill and fire have shut down both the east and west bound lanes of I-20 in Scott County, causing major delays and...
Nine-Year-Old Drives Car, Wrecks, Two Children Die in Scott County
by kim
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss.–Exactly why a nine-year-old boy was driving a car that ran off the road and flipped while being followed a a Highway Patrol...
Dead After Shooting, Brother-in-Law of State Rep. Tom Miles
by kim
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss.–The brother-in-law of state Rep. Tom Miles is dead after he was shot twice during a fight in Scoot County. The shooting happened...