An investigation is underway after a fisherman was found dead in Scott County on Tuesday. The body of 78-year-old William Lee Purvis was recovered by a dive team near the Low Head Dam boat ramp connected to the Ross Barnett … Continued
On the heels of a summer murder wave at Jackson gas stations, the capital city’s police department is starting a new initiative in hopes of curbing crime at the pump. Seven total people were shot at two Jackson gas stations … Continued
A multi-agency manhunt in Jones County has come to an end after an escaped fugitive was captured late Tuesday morning. Authorities announced that narcotics agents captured Danny Dason Pettit, 42, in a wooded area around Jessie Malone Road. Pettit evaded … Continued
A former employee at Vicksburg National Military Park has pleaded guilty after admitting to stealing park admission fees. Yolanda Ward, 40, was a supervisory fee management specialist at the Civil War battle park from 2017 to 2019. According to court … Continued
Central Mississippians will soon have the chance to pump cheap fuel into their vehicles at a gas station set to open in Pearl soon. First reported by WJTV, folks will be able to fill up their tanks for just $1.76 … Continued
A multi-agency manhunt is underway for a fugitive suspect in Jones County. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said Danny Pettit, 42, may be armed and should be considered dangerous by the public. According to reports, Pettit fled Wayne County deputies … Continued
An investigation is underway after a child was found dead at a Mississippi daycare. According to officials in Walthall County, the male child was reported unresponsive at TLC Daycare and Learning Center in Tylertown on Monday. While information remains slim, … Continued
Grammy Museum Mississippi will soon be shimmering with a brand-new Taylor Swift exhibit. Announced Tuesday morning, “Taylor Swift: Through The Eras” will open Aug. 23 at the museum in Cleveland and celebrate the 14-time Grammy winner’s prolific 18-year career that … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision. In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and … Continued
A football star from a small Mississippi town will soon be recognized by an NFL team for his excellence on the field. Tim Bowens, an Okalona native who played at both Itawamba Community College and Ole Miss before becoming a … Continued