A Mexican national who was living in central Mississippi will spend two years behind bars for aggravated identity theft. Court documents reveal that 51-year-old Ivonne Elena Cortez-Acosta used the name and identity of a U.S. citizen while living in Richland … Continued
Local leaders on the Gulf Coast have filed a complaint against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to protect dolphins in the Mississippi Sound from pollution from the infamous Bonnet Carré Spillway. The Mississippi Sound Coalition (MSSC) took to … Continued
A Lee County woman has made history as being the first millionaire winner of the new $20 Jackson game — the largest prize offered on a scratch-off from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. The winner claimed her prize funds at the … Continued
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Retail giant Walmart is staying mostly mum over its decision to fire an employee who filmed a child freezing inside one of its Mississippi stores on Jan. 17. The shocking video, which was captured by Felicia Darling, showed a mother … Continued
A trio of teens from Texas have been locked up for a string of auto burglaries in central Mississippi. Richland Police Chief Nick McLendon reports that officers on Saturday were notified of numerous auto burglaries at commercial businesses within city … Continued
One Mississippi museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 2024 Reader’s Choice Travel Awards “Best Children’s Museum” category, with the location currently being ranked third in the nation. Known for its dynamic hands-on exhibits and learning programs, Mississippi Children’s Museum … Continued
West Point is the latest Mississippi city to implement a youth curfew in a statewide effort to curb crimes committed by juveniles. First reported by WTVA, city officials alongside Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott announced the curfew for those 18 … Continued
Grammy week is here, and the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is gearing up for music’s biggest awards show. Beginning Wednesday, the museum will be hosting a Grammy Trivia Night at Hey Joe’s Bugers + Beer in Cleveland. On Thursday, singer Carla … Continued
Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s location may be opening sooner than expected, according to a recent release from Harrison County officials. Developers have been working around the clock on the construction of the new 74,000-square-foot travel center since first breaking ground in … Continued