A convicted murderer who escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary has been captured, according to a local TV report. Nevin Whetstone, 71, was taken into custody Friday afternoon several miles west of the prison in Sunflower County, per WTVA. He … Continued
Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington, Jr., the man accused of killing Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, will face one less charge when he appears in court for a retrial on Oct. 13. After Lee’s remains were discovered by hunters in Carroll … Continued
Southern Miss Lady Eagles basketball ply-by-play voice Jason Baker recaps season ending loss to Georgia Southern in the 22025 Sun Belt Basketball Tournament and what’s possibly ahead for the program with the retirement of head coach Joye Lee-McNelis. Plus, soundbite … Continued
Mississippi is well-represented on this year’s SEC community service team. Two Magnolia State natives, Ole Miss forward Jaemyn Brakefield and Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard, are being honored by their teams’ conference for their good work off the court. Brakefield, … Continued
A trial date has been set for a trio of leaders in Mississippi’s capital city wrapped up in a bribery scandal. On Friday, District Judge Daniel P. Jordan established that the trial for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County … Continued
Spring break travel numbers are expected to soar at the Jackson airport, according to airport officials who are preparing for an influx of passengers. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announced that airlines at Jackson-Medgar Evers International Airport (JAN) are … Continued
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is continuing to assess the damage dealt by two tornadoes and multiple severe thunderstorms that battered parts of the state Tuesday afternoon and evening. Two tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in … Continued
The Jackson Police Department announced that veteran officer Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr. died Thursday night. According to department officials, Gallion was a 17-year veteran of the capital city’s force after graduating as part of the “Mighty 43rd” class in 2008. … Continued
Trailblazing lawmaker Robert Clark will lie in repose at the Mississippi State Capitol before his funeral, according to the House of Representatives. Rep. Clark, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 96, will lie in repose in the second-floor … Continued
A second Mississippi inmate is now on the run, according to law enforcement. Myco Fort escaped from the Adams County Jail on Friday morning while serving as a trustee, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Fort, 22, was incarcerated … Continued