Even though it’s technically December 26, the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s annual Christmas enforcement period will remain in effect until midnight Monday. During an appearance on MidDays with Gerard Gibert, MHP Captain Chris Turnipseed reported that there have been five fatalities … Continued
New year, new games. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation will be launching three new scratch-offs this Friday, Dec. 30. $1 — Did I Win?: Approximate overall odds are 1:4.90. Win up to $5,000. $2 — Tic Tac Bonus: Approximate overall odds … Continued
Officials are still searching for two inmates who escaped from the Raymond Detention Center over the weekend. Traverro McElroy, 36, and Tyler Charles Payne, 31, were discovered missing during Sunday morning’s headcount. McElroy was being held on charges of murder … Continued
If you were in northeast Mississippi for the holidays and felt the ground shake, you weren’t going crazy. The United States Geological Survey has confirmed a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck approximately 3.1 miles from Booneville on Saturday. The earthquake hit … Continued
Police in Columbus are investigating a Christmas Eve shooting that left one dead and four injured. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. at a Christmas party on Luxapalila Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they found 48-year-old Algren … Continued
Zach Arnett had to jump into the deep end when he took the head coaching job at Mississippi State, and in a sink or swim situation, the new Bulldog head man seems to be thriving. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that Santa Claus has met all permitting and airspace requirements, clearing St. Nick and his reindeer for travel in Mississippi on Christmas Eve. According to MDOT, Santa’s extra wide sleigh load passed … Continued
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced plans to suspend all interstate and four-lane highway construction during peak Christmas and New Year’s travel times. According to MDOT, the closures will provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays for … Continued
As temperatures have plunged in Mississippi, the American Medical Response (AMR) has important suggestions for avoiding, recognizing, and providing first aid for two deadly cold-related illnesses. Both hypothermia and frostbite conditions occur even in areas known for warm weather due … Continued