A former university police officer and corrections officer has been arrested on theft charges. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Antony Mellott, 48, has been charged with felony embezzlement. Mellott worked at the Mississippi University for Women Police … Continued
An investigation has been launched after an officer-involved shooting in Columbus. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, an officer with Columbus Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near 22nd Street and 17th Avenue on Friday … Continued
Broadcasting from Peak Physical Therapy in Laurel’s Re-Grand Opening: Matt Belinson, who covers LA Tech in Ruston, LA, previews tomorrow’s match-up between the Golden Eagles and Bulldogs. Brady Church & Joey Cooley, Owners/Partners of Peak Physical Therapy. Plus, Patrick Magee, … Continued
A Mississippi Delta Community College football player has passed away. Officials with the school announced early Friday morning that freshman offensive lineman Emanuell Cooks, an Elba, Ala. native, died from unspecified complications following Thursday night’s game at Hinds Community College. … Continued
Mississippi’s only major-league affiliated team, the Biloxi Shuckers, saw its season come to a close Thursday night in a 4-2 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits. The loss came in game two of the Southern League Division Series at Keesler Federal … Continued
Country music star Parker McCollum will be making a stop in Mississippi in early 2026. One of the “Pretty Heart” and “Handle on You” singer’s 14 performances on The Parker McCollum tour will take place at the SJB Pavilion at … Continued
The Mississippi State Fire Academy, in partnership with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, unveiled a new CO2 pipeline training prop Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jackson. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney joined the academy’s executive director, Kelly … Continued
One of Mississippi’s top wildlife officials is being honored on the national level for his contributions to the state’s parks and outdoors. Andre Hollis, the state parks director for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, was announced as … Continued
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is touting a new employment record in the state. The Republican announced Friday that the Magnolia State’s total non-farm employment reached a new record high in the month of August with 1,205,500 jobs. The growth comes … Continued
The Florence community is mourning the loss of Eric Bridges, a longtime educator and coach at Florence Middle School. Bridges passed away Tuesday at the age of 46. He taught computer science and coached football, baseball, and basketball for nearly … Continued