The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office has handed down two indictments for separate incidents that involved a felony courthouse escape and the assault of a county jailer. Stephen Russell, Jr., 27, was given a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty … Continued
Mississippi’s capital city has announced plans to help the Jackson State football team celebrate its recent HBCU title. The Tigers, who won the Celebration Bowl over South Carolina State on Saturday, ended the season with a 12-2 mark and a … Continued
Special agents with the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) have arrested two Panola County employees based on allegations of their misuse of county resources. State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that agents arrested Carvelle Russell, a former Panola … Continued
A toddler is hospitalized after shooting himself inside a Starkville apartment. Investigators confirmed that, on Sunday, the unidentified 2-year-old accessed the firearm in a drawer at a residence on Louisville Street and accidentally opened fire, striking himself. The child is … Continued
Ole Miss moved up two spots to No. 17 and Mississippi State fell out of the latest men’s basketball top 25 from the Associated Press. Chris Beard’s Rebels saw a surge in the poll after a 31-point thrashing of Southern … Continued
A slew of players from both Millsaps College and Belhaven University earned honors from their respective Division III conferences at the recent conclusion of the 2024 season. Starting with the Majors, who play in the Southern Athletic Association, 11 standouts … Continued
Luke Johnson talks Marshall opting out of Independence Bowl and effect of NIL and transfer portal in the new era of college football. Patrick Magee, Sports Editor for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, talks Saints. Scott Hanberry, Executive Director of … Continued
Those looking for a festive display to take in with the family have an array of options to choose from across Mississippi. The Magnolia State is ablaze with light shows and Christmas festivities this holiday season. Here’s where you can see … Continued
After receiving a hefty contract from the U.S. Navy, global aerospace and defense company Stark Aerospace plans to expand its operations in the Mississippi Golden Triangle. The Mississippi Development Authority announced that the company will add 96 new jobs at … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be mostly cloudy today with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with more showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the … Continued