A Lee County woman awaits sentencing for seeking to illegally obtain unemployment funds. State Auditor Shad White announced on Tuesday that Misty Burgess pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds. Burgess, a Plantersville resident, submitted an application … Continued
Now in the top five of The Voice, Karen Waldrup got two chances on Monday night to prove to fans why she deserves to win season 25 of the hit NBC show. Waldrup, a singer-songwriter who graduated from Southern Miss, … Continued
An investigation is underway into a motorcycle crash that left a Mississippi Gulf Coast high school senior dead right before graduation. Authorities report that the accident happened on Sunday, May 12 just before 1 p.m. on Sunkist Country Club Road. … Continued
I have spent almost 30 years on the proverbial couches of licensed therapists and in the offices of various pastors, as well as a week at an emotional healing retreat called Onsite, outside Nashville, where I received intensive therapy. In … Continued
A Hinds County supervisor was expelled from a board meeting on Monday for possessing a gun in the chancery courthouse. Following a heated exchange between Tony Smith of District 2 and Deborah Dixon of District 3, Board President Robert Graham … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be sunny today with highs in the lower 90s. The highest heat index readings will be around 101. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows near 70. Central Mississippi There will be areas of patchy fog … Continued
Mississippi State heads to Hoover knowing that wins aren’t the only thing they need to secure a host spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs need results around the country to go their way if they are to hear their … Continued
Mississippi State men’s head basketball coach Chris Jans is extending his stay in Starkville. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the university and Jans have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season with the head coach getting a $1 … Continued
Ground has been broken at the largest economic development project in Mississippi history. The recently announced and approved $10 billion investment into Madison County by Amazon Web Services is the single largest private sector investment in the state. AWS will … Continued
An hours-long police standoff in Madison has come to an end. According to a source close to the situation, the incident began following a domestic disturbance at a home in the Reserve Crossing subdivision. WLBT later confirmed with members of … Continued