An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead in Rankin County. The county’s coroner, David Ruth, told WLBT-TV that Alex Deaton was serving time in the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility when officers found him dead inside his … Continued
Nationally recognized food personality and bestselling author Elizabeth Heiskell will keynote this year’s Sanderson Farms Championship, announced by tournament officials on Tuesday. Heiskell, a native of the Mississippi Delta, is often referred to as the “Debutante Farmer” bringing laughs and … Continued
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Alderman has voted to lower the mayor’s annual salary by nearly $20,000. The ordinance was approved exactly two weeks ahead of current mayor George Flaggs, Jr.’s final day in office. Incoming Democratic mayor Willis … Continued
Jackson State University students and staff are working to make the capital city a safer place to live, learn, and play. The JSU Office of Community Engagement partnered with Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association to provide 150 Jackson residents with … Continued
Law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal shooting at a McDonald’s in Brandon. The gunfire rang out at the fast food restaurant’s Stribling Lane location on Monday just before 7 p.m. According to police, one unidentified victim was killed, and … Continued
Northern Mississippi Showers are likely in the morning, with a chance of more rain and thunderstorms during the day. Highs will be in the mid-80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the lower to mid-70s. Central Mississippi Today … Continued
Brian O’Connor was named the 19th head coach in Mississippi State baseball history just over two weeks ago. Since then, he’s begun addressing a mountain of tasks to set the foundation of success for his maiden voyage in 2026 – … Continued
Efforts to expand access to reliable internet across the Magnolia State are continuing to materialize. Most recently, a contract between the state and telecommunications giant AT&T aims to bring quality broadband to thousands of homes and workplaces in four central … Continued
Mississippi’s State Board of Education announced Monday that over $24 million in grants are going to 20 school districts to implement or improve pre-kindergarten programs. According to a release, the purpose of the grants is to provide funding to support … Continued
An effort to reduce Mississippi’s troubling obesity and chronic disease rates, support local farmers, and incentivize folks to eat healthier is underway statewide. Andy Gipson, the state’s GOP agriculture commissioner who recently announced a 2027 bid for governor, is using … Continued