Joseph Wade has been selected to serve as the next police chief of Jackson after holding the interim position for three months. Wade — formerly Jackson PD’s Assistant Chief — was selected as the capital city’s interim chief in May … Continued
Nearly 2,000 homes and businesses in Bolton and Edwards now have improved internet access following the completion of Comcast’s broadband expansion effort. State and local leaders joined Comcast officials at the Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday to announce the project’s … Continued
With public school football set to begin this week, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) has announced that if both teams agree, game times can be pushed back from 7 to 8 p.m. due to the extreme heat the … Continued
The officer accused of arresting a 10-year-old for urinating in public has been terminated, according to a release from the Senatobia Police Department. Police Chief Richard Chandler stated in a social media post on Monday that the officer involved, who … Continued
The quarterback battle in Hattiesburg has come to an end with Southern Miss head coach Will Hall handing the reins to Clemson transfer Billy Wiles on Tuesday morning. Wiles, a Washburn, Va. native, assumes the position after a fierce spring … Continued
Singing River Health System is undergoing technical difficulties as the hospital works with IT professionals and law enforcement to investigate a cyber attack at the hospital over the weekend. The hospital experienced unusual activities online that caused certain internal systems … Continued
Mike Tyson’s award-winning cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0, is coming to the Magnolia State in partnership with Mississippi-based company Southern Sky Brands. Eligible residents across the state will soon be able to purchase Tyson’s “premium” eighths — which totals 3.5 grams … Continued
Circuit clerk offices are now open for in-person absentee voting in preparation for Primary Runoff Election Day, with the last day to vote set for Saturday, August 26. After officially beginning on August 19, voters are currently able to cast … Continued
Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins was the lone Mississippi player to be named to the Associated Press preseason All-American team on Monday. Judkins, going into his second year with the Rebels, was named to the first team after rushing … Continued
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have opened disaster recovery centers in Jackson and Jasper counties to help people affected by the June tornadoes. Hours of operation for the centers are Monday through … Continued