An inmate who escaped a Mississippi jail has been sentenced to more than three decades in prison. Terry Brooks, 44, was handed a 32-year sentence by a Lowndes County judge on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to escape and auto burglary … Continued
As you and your family prepare costumes and candy bags, officials are reminding those out and about this Halloween how to keep things safe among the spookiness. To ensure an enjoyable and safe holiday, Walmart recommended keeping the following safety … Continued
With Halloween on the horizon, Mississippi is being touted as one of the spookiest states in America. According to a new study, Mississippi ranks 11th when it comes to getting a good fright. The team at High 5 Casino looked … Continued
A Mississippi mother has been arrested on a felony child abuse charge after she allegedly gave her 10-year-old daughter pills to take in an apparent suicide pact between the two. Law enforcement in Huntsville, Ala. served a felony search warrant … Continued
Voters across Mississippi will take to the ballot box on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to cast their votes for the White House, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. To make the voting process as seamless as possible, we’ve put together this guide … Continued
On Friday, landmarks across Mississippi will light up teal in honor of November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The annual nationwide effort is part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal program and aims to “literally shine … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin accepting a new round of applications for the wild hog control program. Applications will begin being accepted on Friday and the deadline to apply is November 15. Through the program, officials … Continued
Voters in Mississippi will take to the polls in less than a week. While the presidential election is at the forefront of most people’s minds, two state Supreme Court seats could end up carrying weight as challengers line up to … Continued
The 2024 Mississippi oyster season will soon open for the harvesting of the saltwater mollusks. According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, beginning at legal sunrise Wednesday, November 13, harvesters will be able to gather oysters at the following … Continued
A new program will allow East Central Community College students to get three different degrees with the help of Mississippi University for Women. On Tuesday, the two institutions of higher learning announced a “3+1+1” agreement to offer students in select … Continued