Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a national initiative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, has significantly boosted federal prosecutions of violent criminals, narcotics traffickers, and other offenders across the country – particularly in Mississippi. The project, which began in 2001, was bolstered … Continued
Officials are noticing an uptick in card skimming and are asking Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to protect their benefits. The Mississippi Department of Human Services’ Office of Inspector General has reported that fraudulent activity has increased over the … Continued
The University of Mississippi reported a bomb threat on campus Tuesday afternoon. Until further notice, University Police are asking students, faculty, staff, and any campus visitors to stay away from the Sandy and Black Pavillion. The “REBALERT” was issued at … Continued
In his executive budget recommendations for the new fiscal year, Governor Tate Reeves has endorsed two changes to the parole process for Mississippi’s inmates – something that has garnered the public’s attention in earnest over the last two years. Both … Continued
We’re nearing the time of year when Mississippi’s most prolific college football player will be presented with the Conerly Trophy. The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame revealed finalists for the award on Tuesday. The winner will be announced as part … Continued
A Texas woman will spend the next 10 years behind bars after plotting to kill a Mississippi business owner. Ashley Grayson, 35, was sentenced after being convicted of a murder-for-hire plot. According to court records, Grayson ran a notable online … Continued
One of the most magical Christmas light shows in America will soon be opening back up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, often ranked by the likes of Yahoo as one of the top light … Continued
The city of Hattiesburg has unveiled a new mural honoring the late Evelyn Gandy, who was the first woman elected to statewide office in Mississippi. The “Glass Ceiling” mural was recently completed through a partnership between the Hattiesburg Alliance for … Continued
Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced Poplarville-based Chapel Hart as the headline act for its annual soirée, set to be held next spring. Sisters Danica and Devyn Hart along with their cousin Trea Swindle have taken the country music world … Continued
Northern Mississippi It will be partly sunny today with a chance of showers. Locally heavy rainfall is possible in the morning. Highs will be in the mid-70s. Tonight will be mostly clear and cooler, with some areas of patchy fog … Continued