Students at a private school in Madison were placed on lockdown and forced to evacuate after an empty threat was made Wednesday afternoon. According to the Madison Police Department, officers were on the scene at St. Joseph Catholic School around … Continued
Voters in Ridgeland will be asked to approve or reject a temporary tax increase in the city that would be used to fund an expansion of Freedom Ridge Park. The referendum proposes a 2% tax increase on hotels and a … Continued
Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps highlights of weekend series against Georgia State and previews tonight’s game against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Southern Miss woman’s golf’s Taylor Trible talks winning the Sun Belt Tournament Championship at Lakewood Golf Club … Continued
Walmart is set to strengthen its commitment to Mississippi in 2025 by remodeling 16 stores across the state, enhancing associate benefits, and supporting local communities. These investments aim to improve customer experiences, create career opportunities, and foster development, according to … Continued
An investigation is underway after a detainee was found dead at the Raymond Detention Center. According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, Anthony Terrell Johnson was found unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. Jones said Johnson appeared … Continued
In a wide-open race to replace current Clarksdale mayor Chuck Espy, who is not seeking a third term, state Rep. Orlando Paden is now the favorite to become the city’s newest mayor after winning a Democratic primary runoff over Bubba … Continued
Incumbents in Biloxi and Gulfport were defeated during Tuesday’s municipal primary runoff elections, meaning new faces are coming to city hall. In Biloxi’s Ward 3, Robert “Mike” Nail received the majority of votes over three-term incumbent Dixie Newman in the … Continued
In news we love to share, nine Mississippi students have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists. The Mississippi Department of Education made the announcement Tuesday. The program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Semifinalists from Mississippi … Continued
While cities across Mississippi were busy holding municipal primary runoffs on Tuesday, two races for the state’s House of Representatives were also being held. Following the deaths of lawmakers Andy Stepp (District 23) and Charles Young, Jr. (District 82), voters … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, and highs in the lower 80s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms possible. Lows will be in the lower to mid-60s. Central … Continued