Corban (Left) & Ross (Right). Photos courtesy of MDOC An unsuccessful attempt to use a drone to sneak contraband into a Mississippi prison has landed two suspects behind bars. After their drone got stuck in the security nets above the … Continued
Photo courtesy of Senator Roger Wicker’s Office Earlier this week, Billups H. (Bill) Allen, a Mississippi native and World War II veteran, had a birthday celebration unlike any other. During a surprise ceremony on Monday at The Blake, an assisted … Continued
Secretary of State Michael Watson has released a preview of what you can expect to see on the 2020 General Election ballot. It is important to note there are three measures that appear on the ballot. The first deals with … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 87,805. While no new deaths were reported on Tuesday, today’s report includes *39 additional deaths. 2,623 … Continued
Pictured is escapee, state inmate Richard Willis, with Community Corrections Associate Director Marc McClure, who also is the commander of the Mississippi Department of Corrections’ Special Response Team, immediately after Willis’ capture in Pope late Monday night. County, state, and federal … Continued
The National Park Service has awarded $88,822 to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) to support efforts to return the Native American human remains in its archaeological collections to present-day Tribes. The funding will be used to hire … Continued
The Mid-South Drive-Thru Job Fair in Southaven, MS is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29. The Job Fair, hosted in part by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, in partnership with the Southaven Chamber of … Continued
Cotton field in Webster County, Mississippi, Sept. 3, 2020. (Photo by Kevin Hudson with the MSU Extension Service) One of my favorite times of year is almost here. There will be an unusual earthy smell lingering in the air. You’ll … Continued
New conveniences are coming to driver’s license stations across the state of Mississippi. During today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the new “Skip the Line” program, which will allow Mississippians to make appointments … Continued
A returning starter has rejoined the Ole Miss football team after the charges that led to his suspension were dropped. With less than 20 days until the season opener, the sexual battery charges against Ole Miss OLB Sam Williams have … Continued