The 18th annual Bright Lights neighborhood festival will return to Jackson this weekend. On Sunday, the free event held in the historic Belhaven District will feature music, local art, and a variety of food provided by popular neighborhood businesses. The … Continued
A two-week strike by public transportation workers has come to an end in Mississippi’s capital city with the union’s demands being met. On Tuesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union’s local chapter, on behalf of JTRAN employees, reached a tentative agreement with … Continued
Nearly $11 million will be dispersed throughout Mississippi communities to boost law enforcement. U.S. Senator Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., made the announcement on Tuesday. The Senate Appropriations Committee member worked to advance FY2024 U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services funding. … Continued
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal for post-conviction relief by the death row inmate accused of killing a pair of Mississippi State University students in 1992. Willie Jerome Manning, 56, was convicted of capital murder in 1994 … Continued
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is giving the city of Jackson until September 30 to surrender the land encompassing Smith-Wills Stadium to the state or else legal action will be taken. In a letter penned to Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar … Continued
Jeff Lebby was asked about his opponent for the weekend, the Florida Gators, at Monday’s press conference. The Mississippi State head man’s answer was clear and to the point, he’s only worried about his team and what is happening inside … Continued
Tonight we’re talking about some recent comments from the Arkansas athletic director, mostly about his envy of Ole Miss. Also should the Rebels shake up the secondary and is Henry Parrish being undervalued? The post Rebel Report podcast: Arkansas AD … Continued
Mississippi joins a multitude of states receiving a suspicious package at the state’s election office. According to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, his office was notified by federal law enforcement officials of the potential of a suspicious package ahead … Continued
Amid heightened tensions around Mississippi schools following a litany of threats in the last week, law enforcement was alerted on Tuesday to a suspicious-looking man walking near Magee High School with a machete. Magee police responded to the scene, … Continued
The former water clerk for the Town of Sardis has been arrested on one count of embezzlement. State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday that special agents from his office took Lisa Goodson into custody. Goodson is accused of taking cash … Continued