The Mississippi Insurance Department has been granted more than $600,000 to improve women’s health coverage and access to critical coverage. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS, through the U.S. Centers for … Continued
After a failed self-defense argument for murdering his roommate in 2022, Christopher Moore pled guilty on Friday to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. On August 3, 2022, the Gulfport police responded to a pair of emergency … Continued
Four Mississippi schools were announced this week as National Blue Ribbon Schools, meaning they’re the best of the best in the U.S. The Department of Education named Mannsdale Upper Elementary School in Madison and Magnolia Park Elementary School in Ocean … Continued
The American Red Cross is continuing to find ways to incentivize Mississippians to donate blood amid a critical shortage. The nonprofit will give out $15 e-gift cards for any merchant of choice to those who donate before Sept. 30. Additionally, … Continued
A Mississippi teen was killed in an ATV accident over the weekend in Simpson County. Law enforcement officials say a 13-year-old was riding an ATV on private land in the Ole Pearl Community where the vehicle is said to have … Continued
A Hazlehurst 17-year-old is behind bars for allegedly shooting and killing a man at a local basketball court. According to the Hazlehurst Police Department, 23-year-old Jaylen Larry was struck by multiple bullets Monday around 7 p.m. Larry was transported from … Continued
A Marine Corps recruiter from Mississippi has been arrested and is accused of having sex with a minor who was trying to enlist in the military. According to the Tupelo Police Department, 24-year-old Brady Dean is charged with sexual assault … Continued
Forecasts show a partly sunny day with the possibility of rain in much of Mississippi. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi The day should start with sunshine before a chance of showers moves in. There … Continued
Looking for a keepsake to remember the Mississippi Braves? Well, you’re in luck! The Mississippi Braves, which just ended the club’s final season at Trustmark Park, is inviting the public to come out to Pearl this weekend for a yard … Continued
JTRAN is offering free rides in Mississippi’s capital city. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced during his weekly press conference on Monday that the transportation provider will not charge passengers for rides for the remainder of the month of September. … Continued