A Texas man is behind bars after authorities in Rankin County found 44 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said that on Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop of a Ford truck on Interstate … Continued
The Three Rivers Solid Waste Management Authority in Pontotoc has been awarded $2 million for infrastructure improvements to support disaster resiliency in northeast Mississippi. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is divvying … Continued
One of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturers will be setting up shop in northeast Mississippi. The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that Switzerland-based company Liebherr plans to locate distribution and manufacturing operations in Lee County. The project represents an … Continued
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team will kick off the upcoming season on an international stage. Officials announced on Tuesday that the Lady Rebels will participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France against projected top-10 USC on Monday, … Continued
A violent weekend in Mississippi’s capital city resulted in 10 shooting victims, with four passing away. The first of three shootings occurred on Saturday at the Texaco Gas Station on Medgar Evers Blvd. and left 23-year-old Jacobi Austin dead, according … Continued
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has stepped down from her post amid criticism following the assassination attempt of former U.S. president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. In an email penned to agency staff, Cheatle bore responsibility for the events that … Continued
The Marshall County School District is making waves with a new rule that will require students to lock away their phones during academic hours, and the move isn’t going unnoticed by lawmakers. Following MCSD’s announcement that the new policy – … Continued
The American Red Cross is urging Mississippians to block out some time this August to donate blood amid a statewide shortage. Between Aug. 1-31, anyone who donates at participating locations will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. While all blood … Continued
Northern Mississippi Expect scattered showers through the day with highs in the lower to mid-80s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms, showers, and lows in the lower 70s. Central Mississippi Showers and thunderstorms are possible … Continued
Mississippi delegates for the Democratic National Convention met virtually Monday evening and agreed to give all 49 of the state’s votes on the presidential nomination to Kamala Harris, following President Joe Biden dropping out of the race on Sunday. The … Continued