The man who allegedly gunned down a Mississippi police officer is not competent enough to stand trial, according to a judge’s decision on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt ordered Darian Atkinson to remain indefinitely at the Mississippi State Hospital … Continued
At this point, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the viral video of social media influencer Ashton Hall’s peculiar morning routine — one that features him rubbing a banana peel on his face, soaking his face in bottled water poured … Continued
Ergon Refining is investing $400 million to expand and optimize their operations in Vicksburg, a plan that will result in 20 new jobs. The company is boosting its processing capabilities to include gas production. The planned upgrades will increase production … Continued
The season came to an end for head coach Sam Purcell and the Mississippi State women’s basketball team on Monday night, falling to USC in the NCAA Tournament round of 32. The game was all Trojans as top-seeded USC went … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the upper 70s. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows in the lower 50s. Central Mississippi You may see some patchy fog this morning. Once that dissipates, it will be … Continued
Mississippi State baseball has put itself in a bad spot two weeks into SEC play. What can the Diamond Dawgs do to get things turned around with the players they have on hand? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk get through … Continued
He’s back. It did not take long for Chip Bilderback to return to coaching football at Columbia High School. After a one-year hiatus, Bilderback has officially returned to the Pine Belt to lead the Wildcats once again. The head coach, … Continued
A bill that will create a permit system for public panhandlers in Mississippi has passed both chambers of the legislature has now gotten Governor Tate Reeves stamp of approval. House Bill 1197, the “Safe Solicitation Act,” was authored by Rep. … Continued
On Saturday, May 10, the Jackson Coffee Festival will make its debut, welcoming java enthusiasts to indulge in the popular beverage while hearing from leaders from the state’s coffee industry. The event will be held at the Mississippi Trade Mart, … Continued
A Mississippi Pine Belt man is behind bars for allegedly possessing child pornography. Brandon Creel, 32, was arrested on Thursday after law enforcement authorities executed a search warrant at a home on Duncan Street in Lucedale. After the home was … Continued