Authorities in the Pine Belt are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was allegedly shot in the head by his 12-year-old sister while the two were hunting over the weekend. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department reports that the unidentified child was … Continued
Eight Mississippians and one Arkansan have pleaded guilty to impaired driving offenses on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The convictions stemmed from the defendants operating motor vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol, resulting in the nine individuals being sentenced … Continued
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making several stops across north Mississippi for the holiday season. The eight horses and their famous red beer wagon will parade through downtown Starkville from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. Along their route, they … Continued
An escaped inmate from Mississippi is back in police custody after being recovered in Port Arthur, Texas. Ryan Young was arrested around noon on Monday by the Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office once authorities confirmed that the inmate had crossed state … Continued
My wife turned and looked at me smiling with tears in her eyes. “I feel like I am a part of something ancient right now.” That’s all the confirmation that I needed to know that she finally felt that uprooting … Continued
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is warning residents of scammers looking to steal joy this holiday season. With the knowledge that an influx of people is expecting packages, scammers will send unsolicited texts and emails urging people to click on … Continued
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking those who may have been victims of crimes committed by members of the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office to come forward with their claims. In a move sparked by eye-opening levels of abuse committed … Continued
One Lexington man has been named the winner of a $200,000 prize after purchasing a scratch-off ticket from the Jumbo Bucks game. According to Mississippi Lottery officials, the man secured the winning ticket from the Young’s 50 One Stop in … Continued
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has christened the Navy’s third America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8). The ship was successfully launched into the Pascagoula River in early October after being translated from land to the company’s floating dry dock using translation railcars to … Continued
Nearly 30 dogs have been rescued after authorities in Panola County busted a dog fighting operation over the weekend. The Panola County Sheriff’s Office reports that their call center was dialed from 256 Rayburn Road, west of Como, around 7:05 … Continued