Two arrested in federal, state, local drug bust in Meridian
Two people were arrested in a massive multi-agency drug bust at a home in Meridian on Thursday. According to MBN, a search warrant was executed on a house in Meridian that was believed to be associated with manufacturing counterfeit pharmaceutical narcotics. When agents arrived to conduct the search warrant, they arrested 33-year-old Jabreon Mosley and […]
Weather death toll at 12 in Mississippi after Marshall County fatality
A new weather-related death has been reported by MEMA in Marshall County. This brings the state’s death toll to 12 since January 14th when winter weather struck the state. The other deaths were reported in Chickasaw, Humphreys, Leflore, Rankin, Sharkey, Sunflower, Panola, and Washington counties.
Several injured in Laurel house fire
Several people were injured while trying to escape a house fire in Laurel. Calhoun, Pleasant Ridge, Soso, and Hebron volunteer fire departments responded to a structure fire at 3631 Indian Springs Road in Laurel on Sunday morning at about 4:00 am. When firefighters arrived, they found a single-family brick home fully engulfed in flames. The […]
Study says 63% of Mississippians trust their local media
In an age where America’s political divide is increasingly mirrored in the media consumption habits of its citizens, according to one study, the local media landscape offers a glimpse of hope. National news outlets, often seen through a partisan lens, contrast with the more trusted local media. A survey conducted by PRFire.com, a leading press […]
Woman charged with murder after allegedly fatally shooting ex-boyfriend
A Jackson woman has been arrested after police say she fatally shot her ex-boyfriend. On Friday, the Jackson Police Department began investigating a Domestic Aggravated Assault that occurred on Watersview Drive. Police say when they got there, they found that Allison Ballard, 49, had allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend. The victim was transported to the hospital […]
Hattiesburg releases travel challenges survey for residents
The City of Hattiesburg has requested that Hattiesburg area residents take an online survey regarding the challenges of east-west travel inside the city. This questionnaire will be used as part of the city’s application for a planning grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) program. If awarded, […]
Monday Weather: Clouds, some rain, warmer
Clouds will increase today with isolated to scattered rain showers. Most of the rain will stay along and west of the Mississippi River. High temperatures will be warmer, ranging from the middle 50s to lower 60s. It will be cloudy tonight with a good chance for showers mainly along and west of I-55. Isolated thunderstorms […]
Beside Still Waters: Lord, save me
“The boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.” – Matthew 14:24 This morning God and I were talking about some problems that are common to small business owners: I know you told me to do this, but I’m tired, everything is too big, I’m […]
MBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting In Collins
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Covington County Sheriff’s Department that happened on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Deputies were responding to a call for service at a house on Jack Flowers Road in Collins, Mississippi. Upon arrival at the home, the subject began firing a weapon at the […]
MEMA Reports Number Of Weather-Related Deaths Has Climbed To 11
According to Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, another weather-related death has been reported bringing the total number of deaths to 11. This one happened on Highway 51 in Panola County. MHP is investigating. Eleven people have died in the winter weather since January 14th across the state of Mississippi. The other deaths were reported in Chickasaw, […]