Joshua Zimmerman, an inmate who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse on June 14 and has been on the run since, is currently in a standoff with U.S. Marshals after being located in Chicago. Officials with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s … Continued
The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Foundation (MWFP Foundation) and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) are partnering up to further enhance conservation and outdoor recreation efforts across the state. Moving forward, the two will operate under the title of … Continued
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) is set to undergo substantial improvements, supported by over $2 million in legislative funding. The upgrades at MSFA in Pearl will enhance the academy’s facilities and services, ensuring top-tier training will continue to be … Continued
The Mount Olive Attendance Center community is mourning the loss of one of its middle school students. On Monday around 5:30 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 552 in Covington County. 12-year-old Josiah Hutton was … Continued
A major comedy act will be coming to Senatobia in just a few days. Northwest Mississippi Community College announced that Jeff Foxworthy will be taking his talents to the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on Friday at 7:30 p.m. … Continued
With clouds of corruption hovering over the city of Jackson after one council member pleaded guilty to federal bribery with more prosecutions expected, next year’s mayoral election looms large. The field is already packed with candidates who plan to contend … Continued
The Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago with Mississippi delegates soaking in the scene. State Rep. Zakiya Summers, of Jackson, is one of 49 delegates from the Magnolia State present at the DNC. She said the energy surrounding the party … Continued
A West Point man has been taken into custody for attempting to rob a local sporting wear store twice within a 15-minute span over the weekend. Trevonte Dixon, 23, is accused of attempting to steal approximately $3,000 worth of merchandise … Continued
The man who shot at police officers multiple times at a Ridgeland apartment earlier this year will spend four decades behind bars. According to Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr., Keithannin Cortez Sparks pled guilty to a pair of … Continued
Mississippi casinos followed in the footsteps of the national gaming industry, bringing a slight revenue decrease in the second quarter of the year. The Magnolia State kicked off 2024 on a high note, generating nearly $20 million more than it … Continued