A Mississippi corrections officer has been arrested after allegedly sneaking contraband to an inmate. According to the Winston County Sheriff’s Department, 35-year-old Nikita Carer was taken into custody after she was accused of sneaking a cell phone, marijuana, and non-jail … Continued
Two Memphis, Tenn. women have been arrested for human trafficking in northeast Mississippi. A report of possible prostitution at a local motel in Tupelo on Monday led authorities to arrest Terraneika Poplar, 19, and Destiney Plummer, 20. An investigation conducted … Continued
JXN Water has announced that shut-offs have begun for multi-family apartment complexes with unpaid water bills. The announcement from the city’s municipal water operator, run by interim third-party manager Ted Henifin, was made on Wednesday as officials look to enforce … Continued
Three people are in custody for what officials are calling “the largest methamphetamine seizure to date” along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, a multi-agency investigation had been going on for months into an interstate … Continued
The city of Jackson has received a $13.7 million grant to upgrade its public transportation vehicles. Made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the funds will serve to replace, expand, and modernize JTRAN’s existing fleet with hybrid and propane-powered … Continued
A longtime Mississippi restaurant manager has been taken into custody for alleged sex crimes against children. First reported by Breezy News, Alejandro “Alex” Hernandez was placed in handcuffs by deputies with the Attala County Sheriff’s Office who were assisted by … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the lower 90s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. Central Mississippi It will be sunny today with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs … Continued
In today’s era of college football, there is so much emphasis on the transfer portal that you sometimes forget about the true freshmen coming to campus each year. Did Mississippi State bring in a player that can make an impact … Continued
Mississippi State knows beating Arkansas is a big part of the plan for bowl eligibility this upcoming season. Can the Bulldogs continue their recent dominance of the Razorbacks, or will the Hogs get a much needed win in Starkville. Brian … Continued
A pair of stars have been announced as featured panelists for this year’s Mississippi Book Festival. Jesmyn Ward, the first Black woman to win two National Book Awards, will be a panelist alongside Star Trek: Next Generation star LeVar Burton. The … Continued