A manhunt for an escaped Mississippi inmate has been called off after the subject was taken into custody Wednesday morning. Drew Johnson, 33, escaped from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. He was … Continued
In the aftermath of the House Ethics Committee’s report released on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, which details a trove of alleged payments for sex and drugs, the panel’s chairman has come out saying he was not one of the votes … Continued
While the holiday season is fully underway, that doesn’t mean scammers are taking any time off. Madison and Rankin counties’ district attorney, Bubba Bramlett, issued a press release on Christmas Eve warning citizens of an ongoing phone scam that “seems … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee’s long-awaited report on Matt Gaetz documents a trove of salacious allegations, including sex with an underage girl, that tanked the Florida Republican’s bid to lead the Justice Department. Citing text messages, travel receipts, … Continued
Playing during primetime has not worked out for the New Orleans Saints this season, and this week’s edition of Monday Night Football was no different. The Saints traveled to Green Bay to take on the Packers, and amid frigid temperatures … Continued
Thousands of lottery ticket buyers across America are hoping a Christmas miracle will help them stuff their stockings with cash this season as the Mega Millions jackpot has soared to historic heights. Ahead of a Christmas Eve drawing, the total … Continued
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in home fires this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas … Continued
Northern Mississippi Today will be mostly sunny with widespread frost in the morning and a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be near 60. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows will be … Continued
Standout Starkville High School football coach Chris Jones has been elevated to the junior college ranks. On Monday, officials with Hinds Community College announced that Jones has been tabbed to be the Bulldogs’ new frontman following the departure of Larry … Continued
Law enforcement officers recovered around $1 million worth of illegal drugs in Pontotoc County over the weekend. On Sunday, deputies with the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department pulled over a van on Interstate 22 for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, … Continued