Two arrests have been made following a Monday shooting outside a Columbus hospital. On Friday morning, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry and District Attorney Scott Colom announced that Gavin Fields and Dustin Pope had been arrested and charged after an … Continued
The Mega Millions jackpot has been increased for a second time in preparation for Friday night’s drawing, with the grand prize currently totaling $1.35 billion. Lottery officials have now raised the overall jackpot by $300 million after no tickets matched … Continued
A Richton man has pleaded guilty to the unlawful excavation of an archeological site after using a tractor to unearth an area within the Desoto National Forest. According to court documents, Amos Justin Burnham, 42, was accused of attempting to … Continued
A Centreville man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court records, in late 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency conducted an investigation involving a large drug organization trafficking … Continued
Even though medical marijuana is now legal in the Magnolia State, it doesn’t mean there aren’t bad actors participating in the program. On Friday, July 28, Lee County law enforcement officers took Mark Anthony Cash into custody after receiving a … Continued
This weekend, hazardous heat is expected as high temperatures range from the upper 90s into the lower 100s. Heat indices will be as high as 110-120 degrees during the daytime. Northern Mississippi Mostly sunny today with a slight chance of … Continued
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey has responded to the guilty pleas of six former law enforcement officers – five of which served in his department – who beat, tortured, and sexually assaulted two Black men earlier this year. Amid calls … Continued
What is the biggest game on the schedule for Mississippi State in 2023? A strong case can be made that it is the week four trip to South Carolina, where both teams will be looking for a win between two … Continued
Mississippi Aquarium has released that over $4 million in renovations have been made to the Changing Tides building. According to the aquarium, the newly remodeled area will house 23 new habitats that are designed to mimic the environs of a Kelp … Continued
Hartfield Academy’s football team has been banned from this year’s postseason. First reported by Brandon Shields of Mississippi Gridiron, the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Affairs Committee unanimously voted on Wednesday to suspend Hartfield from the Class 6A playoffs … Continued