A former Quitman High School bookkeeper has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Mississippi State Auditor Shad White reported that Memory Smith took cash from the high school’s activity fund and pocketed the cash for personal use. No specific expenditures were announced. … Continued
Health officials in Mississippi are encouraging people to put out their cigarettes in order to lessen their chances of developing a deadly chronic disease. November is recognized as National Diabetes Month and the Mississippi State Department of Health has identified … Continued
A man is in the custody of law enforcement after allegedly shooting five people at a party in Laurel over the weekend. Police arrested Daniel Gomez, 34, after he reportedly opened fire at the Cameron Center on North 10th Avenue … Continued
The journey for Deon Jones on season 26 of The Voice came to an end on Monday night as the Mississippi soul singer was sent home during knockout rounds of the hit NBC show. Jones, a native of Wiggins, took … Continued
Things went from bad to worse for the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday with the confirmation that veteran quarterback Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn hamstring. Coming off a 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with … Continued
All aboard! Christmas is rapidly approaching, and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway will bring its holiday train to Mississippi to spread seasonal cheer. CPKC uses its holiday train tours to raise money, food, and awareness for the work that … Continued
The Mississippi State women’s soccer team will continue its historic run and vie for a national championship in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Coming in as a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history, James Armstrong’s Bulldogs (17-2) … Continued
A major drug must in Newton County has resulted in the arrests of 11 people, according to the local sheriff’s office. Following a 10-month investigation, law enforcement officers with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department and the Newton County Special Response … Continued
It’s been 30 years since Friends first aired, and to celebrate the iconic TV show while incentivizing people to donate blood, the American Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. to offer a one-of-a-kind souvenir to those who donate. … Continued
A Mississippi man found guilty of sex crimes will spend 30 years behind bars with more prison time possibly on the way. Franky Lee Lovern, Sr., of Brandon, was found guilty last month of sexually abusing a male teenager. On … Continued