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
Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk traveled to just outside the capital city to Flowood to find their next stop on the T&L Summer Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish. This time, the boys are at the famous Fannin Mart to … Continued
ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and … Continued
The 662 is changing to the 471? Not necessarily, but the Mississippi Public Service Commission did announce on Thursday that the northern part of the state plus portions of central Mississippi will begin adopting 471 as its new area code. “Existing … Continued
Advocates across the state have been voicing concerns over air conditioning, or lack thereof, inside Mississippi’s prison system. On Wednesday, officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections vouched that they’re working to mitigate the sweltering temperatures for inmates. In a … Continued