As Mississippians prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is reminding people that the time change is a great chance to ensure that smoke alarms are working properly. According to Chaney, there have been 22 fire … Continued
A Mississippi volunteer firefighter passed away Monday due to injuries sustained after falling from a fire truck. Terry Dykes, 58, died Monday at a hospital in Tupelo after the fall, according to Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green. Dykes reportedly was … Continued
Fabricators Supply, a custom machining and metal fabrication company, is expanding operations in West Point with a $2.675 million corporate investment. “Fabricators Supply’s expansion is a testament to the fact that ‘Made in Mississippi’ is a stamp of excellence. It’s … Continued
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced its 2025 women’s basketball awards Tuesday, with both Ole Miss and Mississippi State being represented in the postseason honors. For Mississippi State, star guard Jerkalia Jordan was named to the All-SEC Second Team for the … Continued
Former Mississippi lawmaker Robert Clark, Jr. has passed away. On Tuesday, state Rep. Bryant Clark, Robert’s son, took to social media to announce his father’s death at age 96. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news … Continued
Authorities are warning Mississippians to be on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Parchman. Officials report that Nevin Whetstone, 71, escaped from a housing unit at the Mississippi State Penitentiary on Tuesday. Whetstone was in the process of … Continued
An investigation in Southaven has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise and the arrests of two individuals as part of a multi-million-dollar theft operation. In late February, detectives from the DeSoto County Sheriff’s … Continued
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not … Continued
The Magnolia State is known for producing some of the nation’s best music, and to celebrate those behind some of the greatest hits, the month of March has been designated “Mississippi Musicians Month.” In 2024, lawmakers in both the Mississippi … Continued
Colin Stough, a Mississippi native who finished third on American Idol, is facing DUI charges after a car wreck in Tennessee. Per a report from TMZ, the “Sober” singer was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Friday outside of Nashville. … Continued