A Lucedale man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for an ATV crash that killed two people and injured one. Derrick Chavers, 38, was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier in the month to two counts of … Continued
As state lawmakers continue to mull over legalizing mobile sports betting, one expert says it would bring in more money for Mississippi — a state whose coastal region already ranks top five in generating gaming revenue nationally. The House of … Continued
Col. Steven Maxwell has found a new position after stepping down as the head of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that Maxwell has accepted a role as an administrative officer where he will … Continued
The latest economic development project coming to Mississippi was announced by Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson on Thursday. The Genuine Mississippi Agricultural Market Complex will be located in Brandon and is set to include a food supply, storage, and distribution hub. … Continued
The former mayor of Aberdeen who was arrested during a CBD store raid last year has been sentenced to four years in prison. Maurice Howard first made headlines after pleading guilty to embezzlement while serving in the city’s top post … Continued
Ole Miss star linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving. The 20-year-old sophomore was taken into custody by deputies in Lafayette County early Thursday morning for the DUI, his first offense, and reckless … Continued
Two more Mississippi Blues Trail markers were unveiled in Holly Springs on Wednesday. The markers, located in Blues Alley near 125 N Center Street, memorialize the life and work of R.L. Burnside and David “Junior” Kimbrough, two native musicians who … Continued
Ole Miss athletics had a Wednesday to forget as basketball lost in Starkville and baseball suffered an embarrassing loss in their home opener. We recapped both on this edition of the podcast: The post Rebel Report podcast: Hoops loses at … Continued
An on-duty police officer in Columbus has been arrested for shoplifting. Robin Conners, 33, was wearing her badge on Wednesday when she walked into a Dick’s Sporting Goods and allegedly stole from the store. Her peers were called to Dick’s … Continued
Only hours after receiving landmark status, a Mississippi museum was burned to the ground on Wednesday. Firefighters responded to the Mississippi John Hurt Museum Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, the museum was completely engulfed in flames and while the fire was … Continued