A new program will allow Jackson State University students who want to pursue a law degree at the University of Mississippi to accelerate the process. Representatives from both universities met in Jackson on Thursday to finalize the first-of-its-kind partnership in … Continued
Prospective anglers in Mississippi will be able to reel in an opportunity to fish for free in public waters this Independence Day. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) announced Thursday, July 4 as a “Free Fishing Day,” … Continued
A Vancleave man has been arrested and charged on multiple counts of child pornography and sexual battery of a minor that has allegedly occurred since 2014. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said upon receiving a tip from a citizen earlier … Continued
After a second straight NAIA World Series berth, William Carey baseball isn’t showing any signs of slowing down under 39th-year head coach Bobby Halford. The skipper is the second all-time winningest college baseball coach in Mississippi history. After winning his 1,337th … Continued
A homeless man was the person run over in a liquor store parking lot in Jackson earlier this week, according to a local nonprofit. Shower Power, which delivers hygiene services to people experiencing homelessness across the capital city, identified the … Continued
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have opened a seventh disaster recovery center following a severe bout of severe weather that hit the state from April 8-11. The center in Hancock County is … Continued
An assistant district attorney in DeSoto County was arrested and placed behind bars on Thursday. Thomas Waller, 56, was booked into the DeSoto County Jail just after 5 p.m. and is charged with contempt of court. He bonded out around … Continued
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that ran from April 8-11. Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency … Continued
A man is facing charges for allegedly setting a Smith County home on fire, killing another man. Sheriff Joel Houston reported that authorities received a call on May 3 that a home was ablaze on SCR 558 in the Homewood … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be mostly sunny today with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the lower 90s with heat index readings from 102 to 107. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in … Continued