Officials have released the identity of one of the people involved in a Jackson shootout that has now gone viral after being filmed by a citizen near the scene. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 22-year-old Kylin Demond Russell was … Continued
Mississippi’s trees paid the price for the drought the state endured in 2023. A preliminary report from the Mississippi Forestry Commission indicates that roughly 12.5 million trees died in a 13 million-acre circumference during the hot, dry conditions that ran … Continued
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow hunters to wear fluorescent pink rather than the usual orange safety gear. House Bill 526 passed the chamber on Tuesday by an overwhelming … Continued
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is urging residents to be on the alert for potential investment scams in which artificial intelligence (AI) is used to compromise the sensitive information of victims. Investment fraud is already a rising threat in … Continued
Coming off his third career Super Bowl win, former Mississippi State star Chris Jones has announced that he plans to re-sign with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. During the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, Jones took the stage … Continued
Leaders in Jackson are working to address an increasing homeless population in the capital city. In a 4-3 vote, the Jackson City Council on Tuesday elected to move forward with an initiative to have 60 tiny homes built at a … Continued
There’s a new mayor in Water Valley following a special election on Tuesday. According to official results provided by the city, Tommy Reynolds led the field with 599 votes, easily defeating Ron M. Hart (183 votes) and Terry L. Rockette … Continued
Last week, a video went viral of a person in Jackson leaning out of the window of a moving vehicle while firing shots at another car at a busy intersection. Well now, we have new information on the situation. According … Continued
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have unanimously passed a bill declaring March as Mississippi Musicians Month. With the Magnolia State being home to many a famous singer, stringer, and songwriter, House Bill 365 would dedicate each March as another … Continued
The NFL released the list of players invited to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday with a handful of Mississippians being given the opportunity to boost their draft stock. The combine, which will be held in Indianapolis from Feb. … Continued