More than two years after the body of Ebony Owens was found in the Big Black River, a Hinds County jury has found the woman’s husband guilty of killing her. Michael Owens, 36, was convicted of first-degree murder and third-degree … Continued
Former Southern Miss linebacker, Marchant Kenney, recaps the Golden Eagles win over Jackson State and previews match-up against App State this weekend. Plus, post-game audio from Saturday.
A winning effort on the gridiron by both Mississippi State and No. 17 Ole Miss over the weekend resulted in both programs being represented in the latest weekly honors by the SEC. Representing the Bulldogs as conference players of the … Continued
While a Mississippian did not win the historic $1.8 billion Powerball prize during Saturday’s drawing, a handful of locals did have tickets nab prizes that will make the banker happy. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Monday afternoon that five tickets … Continued
Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Tunica will permanently close in November, according to an announcement on the casino’s website. Boyd Gaming, which operates Sam’s Town, said the decision to shut down came after “careful consideration of a variety … Continued
Charges could be upped against two men accused of burning a man’s body after killing him in an attempt to cover up a murder. A collaborative effort between the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the McComb Police Department, and the Lawrence … Continued
No charges have been filed against a Walmart employee who reportedly stabbed a man to death at the superstore’s Horn Lake location. Officers were called to the store Sunday around 10:35 p.m. in response to a call about someone being … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will soon give residents in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties a chance to dispose of their old electronics with ease. Jackson Metro Area E-Waste Collection Day will happen on Friday, Oct. 24, from 8 … Continued
The 40th annual Pig Pickin’ event at Delta State was accentuated by Todd Cooley becoming the winningest football coach in school history, ending the weekend’s worth of festivities with a big victory over North Greenville on Saturday night. Cooley notched … Continued
Southwest Mississippi Community College has been ranked by Niche as the top community college in the state and one of the best in the entire country. The education ranking and review site placed SMCC at No. 6 on its list … Continued