A Horn Lake man has been sentenced to serve 21 years in federal prison following his convictions for multiple gun and drug crimes. A jury convicted Dan V. Sharp, 39, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee and Horn Lake, Mississippi, of 15 … Continued
While the 2020 general election is still months away, voters across the country are concerned about how state and county officials plan to protect voters and the overall elections process amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of State Michael Watson wrote … Continued
Mississippi’s Southern District U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst, joined by a representative from the Mississippi Sheriffs Association, the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police, the Mississippi Prosecutors Association, and Federal Law Enforcement agencies, presented the 2020 Mississippi Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony … Continued
Information Courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Friday, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson accepted a donation of medical face masks from Taiwan on behalf of the State of Mississippi. Director General Peter Chen of the … Continued
A Mississippi State faculty member specializing in behavioral sleep issues is using a national platform this Sunday [May 17] to discuss nightmares induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael R. Nadorff, associate professor in MSU’s Department of Psychology (Image courtesy of … Continued
Photo courtesy of Gov Reeves’ Office Late Friday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves announced that John Rounsaville will serve as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Glenn McCullough Jr. stepped down as MDA’s Executive Director back in January. Rounsaville … Continued
Tray Hairston, who focuses on public finance and economic development at Butler Snow LLP, recently joined The JT Show to talk about how he thinks the Mississippi economy can be restored. At a time when the economy is crumbling due … Continued
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating a shooting in Oxford involving a U.S. Marshal. MBI officials say a deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and wounded today (5/15/20) in Oxford while attempting to execute an arrest warrant. According to … Continued
While Mississippi’s ‘safer-at-home’ order currently runs through May 25th, Governor Tate Reeves has announced an additional step as the state continues to reopen its economy. Earlier this week, salons, barbershops and gyms were allowed to reopen, and a new executive … Continued
After confirming that Mississippi casinos will be allowed to open their doors next Thursday, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has now issued the guidelines that they must follow. A letter sent to all of the state’s casinos outlines specific steps that … Continued