Mississippi baseball legend Bobby Halford has added yet another accomplishment to a long list compiled over nearly 50 years with William Carey. The longtime Crusader skipper will become the first ever NAIA Hall of Famer from William Carey later this year, … Continued
The body of a missing swimmer was discovered in a Mississippi creek on Tuesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:30 p.m., volunteer searchers located the body in Dugger Creek. It was later identified as that of … Continued
As residents continue to recover after tornadoes in March 2023 left portions of Mississippi devastated, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a housing and preparedness summit on Saturday, Sept. 21. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mississippi … Continued
Seven individuals were arrested Tuesday as police in Pearl busted a local drug trafficking ring. According to an announcement from the Pearl Police Department, the following individuals were taken into custody after being involved in the illegal sale and distribution … Continued
The 18th annual Bright Lights neighborhood festival will return to Jackson this weekend. On Sunday, the free event held in the historic Belhaven District will feature music, local art, and a variety of food provided by popular neighborhood businesses. The … Continued
A two-week strike by public transportation workers has come to an end in Mississippi’s capital city with the union’s demands being met. On Tuesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union’s local chapter, on behalf of JTRAN employees, reached a tentative agreement with … Continued
Nearly $11 million will be dispersed throughout Mississippi communities to boost law enforcement. U.S. Senator Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., made the announcement on Tuesday. The Senate Appropriations Committee member worked to advance FY2024 U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services funding. … Continued
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal for post-conviction relief by the death row inmate accused of killing a pair of Mississippi State University students in 1992. Willie Jerome Manning, 56, was convicted of capital murder in 1994 … Continued
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is giving the city of Jackson until September 30 to surrender the land encompassing Smith-Wills Stadium to the state or else legal action will be taken. In a letter penned to Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar … Continued
Jeff Lebby was asked about his opponent for the weekend, the Florida Gators, at Monday’s press conference. The Mississippi State head man’s answer was clear and to the point, he’s only worried about his team and what is happening inside … Continued