A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that allows for the implementation of a new, unelected court system in Jackson. On Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals released that U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate’s decision to … Continued
Lawmakers in Mississippi are expected to look harder than ever at expanding Medicaid, according to new House Speaker Jason White. Mississippi, which is one of 10 states across the U.S. holding out on expansion, has had a habit of shutting … Continued
A Jackson man will spend time behind bars for stealing people’s vehicles through a Facebook Marketplace scam. Court records show that 24-year-old Jerrick Floyd conspired with others to organize a scheme to defraud individuals selling vehicles on the social media … Continued
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Anne Hall Brashier as his new chief of staff after serving in an interim position for seven months. Brashier joined Reeves’ staff as Deputy Policy Director upon his election in 2019, later being promoted to … Continued
A Scott County man accused of shooting, sexually assaulting, and setting an elderly woman on fire has been taken into custody after a nearly week-long search by law enforcement. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sammy Patrick was arrested … Continued
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office’s newly-created fentanyl strike force completed an operation ahead of the Christmas holiday which resulted in over a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges. On December 14, the task force completed “Operation Checking the Naughty List,” with … Continued
The company of the largest cruise ship to ever travel down the Mississippi River is encouraging travelers to take a trip through the historic south in a new Discover More sale. Over the past two decades, Viking Cruises has provided a … Continued
An Indianola man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for the armed robbery of a Cleveland restaurant, as well as other gun crimes he committed in Minnesota. Ladarius Snipes, 27, previously pled guilty to one count of … Continued
A state-authorized lab began retesting medical cannabis products on Wednesday following an administrative hold placed by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The retesting process for all products under the administrative hold is expected to take two to three weeks. … Continued
An investigation is taking place after a George County deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently looking into the officer-involved shooting that took place on Thursday around 5:15 p.m. in … Continued