JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Flooding left squishy, stinky messes in hundreds of homes in Mississippi’s capital city in 2020 — a recurring problem when heavy rains push the Pearl River over its banks. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says … Continued
No foul play is suspected after a man was found dead in the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Saturday night. Reservoir Police informed WLBT that an unoccupied boat was spotted floating near the rocks at the control house on the upper … Continued
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has officially inducted its 2024 class of standouts from a myriad of sports. On Saturday night, eight new members had their names further etched into Mississippi’s sports history books and were commemorated during a … Continued
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News, making it increasingly unlikely that the candidates will … Continued
A fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in the Mississippi Delta is under investigation by state authorities. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is assessing an exchange of gunfire that reportedly rang out between officers with the Clarksdale Police Department … Continued
Former Ole Miss and San Francisco 49ers standout Patrick Willis is officially a member of the Pro Sports Hall of Fame. The collegiate All-American and five-time first-team All-Pro linebacker was introduced as a member of the 2024 class during the … Continued
Eight players with Mississippi ties have been featured on the NFL’s top 100 list ahead of the upcoming season. Four former Mississippi State Bulldogs, three former Ole Miss Rebels, and a Brandon High School standout turned Arkansas State Redwolf represent … Continued
A Compton, Calif. man has pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 113 grams of fentanyl. An investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) identified Jayma Nettles, 46, as a member of a California drug trafficking organization … Continued
A fatal crash in Winston County has claimed the lives of six people, four of whom were children. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Kia Rio traveling east in Louisville collided with a Nissan Maxima heading westbound on Thursday … Continued
Starkville-based software company Camgian has been awarded $55 million to develop kill chain automation technologies for the U.S. Army. According to a news release, the grant will support the development of innovative approaches to improve sensor and survivability and reduce … Continued