The Powerball jackpot has been increased for a second time ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing, with the new grand prize totaling $850 million. The jackpot was first raised to $835 million following Monday’s drawing after no player matched white balls … Continued
A Harmontown man has been locked up for driving a utility task vehicle while under the influence and assaulting a law enforcement officer. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday received multiple reports of a man driving recklessly on a … Continued
A former Newton County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and fraud in public office. Shannon Taylor was taken into custody by special agents from the State Auditor’s Office on Wednesday after an investigation revealed that … Continued
Dr. Elayne Hayes Anthony has been named the first Black woman and educator to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB). The acting Jackson State University president was given the role after her service as vice president … Continued
A former Booneville High School basketball coach has been indicted on child sex crime allegations. Kenny Geno, 28, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the Lafayette County jail on two charges. Court records allege that on April … Continued
Chronic absenteeism has dropped in Mississippi public schools, according to the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) most recent school and district data report. The report shows that 23.9 percent of public school students in the state were chronically absent in … Continued
As drought conditions continue to impact the state, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is requesting equipment and personnel from across state lines. The MFC reports that engine and dozer strike teams from the Florida Forest Service have assembled to combat … Continued
A body found in the Mississippi River over the weekend has been identified as 21-year-old Tamia Taylor. Taylor, a native of Hernando, was last seen on September 9 in downtown Memphis mingling on a riverboat cruise with partygoers as she … Continued
Northern Mississippi Sunny today with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs near 90. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Central Mississippi Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through … Continued
Jackson police have arrested a pair of brothers after a man’s body was found in a Rankin County creek. Authorities found the body of a man, later identified as 29-year-old Dan Belton, lying deceased with multiple gunshot wounds in Richland … Continued