Perry Central High School has been emptied of students and staff as emergency responders fight a “possible forest fire” around U.S. Highway 98. MDOT officials say heavy smoke is visible around U.S. 98 between Thomas Lane and Winggate Road. A … Continued
If you find yourself watching a horror movie this October and wanting a better look at the houses featured, a Mississippi artist is giving you the chance to do so with his dioramas of different settings from frightful flicks such … Continued
Children’s of Mississippi has welcomed an adorable furry friend as the hospital’s first facility dog. Hollywood, a 67-pound male golden retriever, is embarking on a journey to bring joy and comfort to patients. Born and educated at Canine Assistants in … Continued
Jackson police have identified a man who was discovered deceased in a wooded area of the capital city. Authorities report that the body was located in a patch of woods near Forest Avenue Exit and Clay Street on October 11. … Continued
Eyeglass manufacturer Superior Optical Lab is expanding its operations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With a more than $12 million corporate investment, the company plans to create 188 new jobs in Jackson County. Based in Ocean Springs, Superior Optical Lab … Continued
The sunshine will be out in full force to welcome in a new weekend. Here’s your statewide forecast for Friday, provided by the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi The sun should help bring some slightly higher temperatures as it could … Continued
With plenty of excitement heading into Thursday as the New Orleans Saints were playing former head coach Sean Payton and honoring legendary quarterback Drew Brees, Saints fans left the Caesar’s Superdome disappointed as the Denver Broncos delivered a 33-10 stomping. … Continued
Mississippi State takes on Texas A&M Saturday trying to snap a five game losing streak, but the Aggies come to Starkville of the back of a huge win over Missouri and firmly in the chase for a College Football Playoff … Continued
Authorities are working to locate a man accused of shooting a 3-year-old in southeast Mississippi. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the public’s help in finding Wallace Spotts. In addition to his alleged role in the shooting, the … Continued
A Biloxi man has been given two life sentences for more than a dozen counts of sexual battery after a two-day trial in Harrison County. John Nathaniel Pierre, 45, was given two sentences of life in prison after a three-hour … Continued