A Gulfport man faces up to 20 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Roy Alexander Johnson, 31, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to having the illicit material. According to court documents, Johnson was identified by federal agents as the user … Continued
Officials have confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile virus in Mississippi this year. While the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) did not release any information about the identity of the individual who passed away … Continued
It’s been two weeks since a fire took out one of the Mississippi Delta’s most popular catfish restaurants and authorities are still searching for answers. In the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 1, first responders made their way to … Continued
A Columbus city councilman has owned up to his role in driving under the influence and possessing illegal drugs in Gordo, Ala., last December. Beard pleaded guilty to the crimes on Tuesday. Gordo Police Chief Johnny Stephenson confirmed to WTVA that … Continued
Students in the Magnolia State have reached record-high learning growth in three major subjects, a report from the Mississippi Department of Education finds. According to MDE’s 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), student achievement reached an all-time high in mathematics, English … Continued
An investigation is underway after a central Mississippi teacher was struck by a vehicle outside of a Rankin County school on Thursday morning. Officials report that the incident took place at Highland Bluff Elementary School in Flowood. The educator, whose … Continued
The Mississippi State football team will begin the Jeff Lebby era in style. On Thursday, the Bulldogs took to social media to unveil a set of all-white uniforms the team has yet to don. A new feature was added to … Continued
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the … Continued
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) has been awarded $438,950 to purchase new equipment for firefighters. Officials will use the funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 51 new self-contained breathing … Continued
A set of K-9 units will be sniffing out possible explosive threats at airports throughout the state. During a Wednesday press conference at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, in collaboration with the federal Transportation … Continued