Jackson State trio lands SWAC postseason awards
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor, graduate senior running back Irv Mulligan, and true freshman utility player Travis Terrell, Jr. have all been recognized among the SWAC’s best in 2024. An illustrious 2024 campaign for the Tigers will culminate in … Continued
Mississippi Highway Patrol reports 2 fatal crashes from Thanksgiving enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has concluded its Thanksgiving enforcement period, reporting two fatal crashes and over 6,000 citations issued during the six-day campaign. State troopers increased patrol from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving until Sunday at midnight amid record roadway … Continued
Pair of Sunday shootings injure 3 in Ocean Springs
Three people, including a juvenile, were injured in two separate shootings on Sunday in Ocean Springs. According to Chief Ryan LeMaire, the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 10 p.m. Sunday at the Blu Heat … Continued
Routine traffic stop leads to arrest of Mississippi police officer for drug possession
An off-duty Mississippi police officer was handcuffed for drug possession following a routine traffic stop on Sunday morning. Authorities in Lowndes County pulled over a vehicle operated by Brooksville police officer Chandler McArthur, Jr. for speeding on Highway 45. McArthur, … Continued
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, December 2
As cooler temperatures continue across Mississippi, the sun should be a nice complement to begin the week. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with widespread frost in the morning. Highs will … Continued
Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball suffer first losses of season
After a hot start to the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, both Ole Miss and Mississippi State found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreboard for the first time this weekend. The No. 23 Rebels (6-1) and No. 25 Bulldogs … Continued
Jackson police investigating after body found in burned vehicle on Black Friday
Law enforcement authorities in Jackson are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body in a burned vehicle on Black Friday. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers were sent out to assist firefighters on Glen Erin Street around 10:30 … Continued
Mississippi Hospital Association hires new chief information officer
The Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) recently announced Chamath Wijewardane as its new chief information officer. Wijewardane joins the statewide trade organization that represents the interests of over 75 hospitals after serving in the same position with the Mississippi Division of … Continued
Thunder & Lightning: What’s True After Mississippi State’s Miserable Season Comes to an End?
Mississippi State came up short in their attempt to bring the Golden Egg back to Starkville, as Ole Miss did enough to claim a 26-14 win over the Bulldogs. Now that this frustrating first season for Jeff Lebby is over, … Continued