Chet Walker, a Mississippi native and seven-time NBA All-Star, has passed away at the age of 84. After being born in the community of Bethlehem in Marshall County, Walker and his family moved to Benton Harbor, Mich., where Walker was … Continued
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that took place in Corinth. On Saturday, deputies with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call on County Road 575. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an armed subject, … Continued
After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, this year’s title of Miss Mississippi has been awarded to Purvis native Becky Williams. Williams, formerly Miss Capital City, received the crown and title on Saturday night following a high-ranking … Continued
The girlfriend of a Jackson firefighter who was slain inside his home earlier this year has had bond denied. Tammie Williams, 41, was arrested in April for shooting Gerald Bates, 49, in the head and killing him. A standoff with … Continued
Barnabus Aggerh, a freshman sprinter on the William Carey Track and Field team, will represent his nation at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Aggerh recently won the NAIA 100-meter dash national championship, breaking the previous NAIA record of 10.08 seconds with … Continued
A woman was struck and killed by a train in Jackson on Friday morning. The Jackson Police Department reported that the fatal incident took place on the train tracks at Livingston Road and Schoolview Drive around 10 a.m. Officials confirm … Continued
Six individuals who once represented Mississippi universities will be considered for a possible spot among the most iconic figures in college football history. The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame have announced potential inductees into the College Football … Continued
An arrest has been made in connection to a state hospital patient dying in Mississippi. Keshawn Carpenter, listed on LinkedIn as a direct care worker at East Mississippi State Hospital in Meridian, was taken into custody by the Mississippi Bureau … Continued
A Pike County woman has turned herself in to authorities for defrauding a federal food assistance program. Shantay Vega surrendered herself to law enforcement in late May following an investigation conducted by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). Vega … Continued
A Neshoba County man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for burglary and sexual assault on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. According to court records, Scottie Amos, 26, entered a tribal home on Sept. 14, 2017, and sexually assaulted … Continued