The State Board of Election Commissioners (SBEC) has approved Shuwaski Young’s request to withdraw as Democratic nominee in the upcoming secretary of state race. Young informed the media of his plans to leave the race on Aug. 27, citing a “hypertensive … Continued
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be able to provide one-time financial assistance for cleaning costs for eligible residents of Jackson and Jasper counties whose homes were damaged by the June tornadoes. Homeowners and renters who apply to FEMA … Continued
One person has passed away and another has been injured following an attempted murder-suicide at Baptist Medical Center on Tuesday morning. Capitol Police in Jackson were informed that the suspect we now know was 95-year-old Cecil Ivey was visiting his spouse … Continued
State Auditor Shad White has released a report showing that over $590 million in unemployment compensation was misspent in Mississippi during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fiscal year 2020, unemployment claims in Mississippi rose to over $2.1 billion from the previous … Continued
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) on Tuesday released four rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound while also excavating a nest of sea turtles found on a Pass Christian beach. An IMMS crew first released the … Continued
Kennon Barton was an amazing teacher! “Amazing” might not even do him justice. Listen to the words of his grieving students: “My senior year, you were a saving grace for me. You showed me that failure isn’t a reset, it … Continued
A Mississippi Match 5 player hit a nearly $100,000 jackpot after matching all five numbers during Tuesday night’s drawing. The approximately $98,800 ticket, which contained the winning numbers 6-11-20-25-26, was purchased at the Bridges Quickie #1 in Florence. The jackpot … Continued
Over 40 staff members employed by the Jackson Public School District (JPS) have been terminated, suspended, or issued letters of reprimand following an investigation into testing irregularities found at seven schools. The investigation, which was conducted by the Mississippi Department … Continued
The Indianola police officer accused of shooting an 11-year-old boy is once again facing scrutiny, this time for allegedly tasing and choking an active military member while in handcuffs. Officer Greg Capers with the Indianola Police Department is now the … Continued
A former Leake County deputy will be spending time behind bars for tampering with evidence over the span of two years. Justin Moore, who previously served as a law enforcement officer, became a suspect in an internal investigation launched by … Continued