The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is receiving more than $6 million to carry out affordable housing activities. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $52 million in Indian Housing Block Grant funding for eligible Native … Continued
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a national round of grants on Friday, one of which is going to the city of Natchez. EPA officials announced $18.8 million in Brownfields Grants for properties across the Southeast, as part of a … Continued
Jack Duggan, Southern Miss sports information director, reports from Troy coming off last night’s win against the Trojans. Al Holder talks former Southern Miss baseball players in MLB. Patrick Magee, sports editor for The Times-Picayune, talks big changes for the … Continued
Mississippi State Veterinarian Dr. James Watson is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets. In rare cases, the invasive species … Continued
Officials in the Mississippi Pine Belt are warning parents to beware of an international child exploitation cult seeking to groom local youth. “764,” a group labeled by the Department of Justice as a “terror network,” is reported to be targeting … Continued
Mississippi State’s esports team continues to dominate the digital arena, capturing yet another national title and further cementing its status as one of the leading programs in the U.S. During the recent National Esports Collegiate Conference tournament, Mississippi State gamers … Continued
The “Cassanova Killer,” a man claiming to murder over 70 victims, was executed on Thursday after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant last month. Glen Edward Rogers, 62, was executed by lethal injection at 6:16 p.m., according to … Continued
A child predator in Biloxi will spend more than three decades in prison. Michael Ryan Gilbert, 37, pled guilty Thursday to one count of sexual battery and one count of child exploitation. Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Gilbert 50 … Continued
The suspect injured in an officer-involved shooting in Natchez has died, according to officials. The Adams County Coroner’s Office confirmed to WAPT-TV that Phillip Stokes, 19, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday afternoon. Officers with the Natchez Police Department said, … Continued
If you’re a parent or guardian looking to teach a young child how to swim this summer, Serengeti Springs has your back. The Hattiesburg water park will be participating in “The World’s Largest Swim Lesson” campaign, a synchronized 24-hour event … Continued