City of Jackson to Host Roll Off Dumpster Day on September 13
The City of Jackson will hold a Roll Off Dumpster Day on Saturday, September 13, offering residents a chance to properly dispose of unwanted household items. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Apple Ridge Shopping Center, 1044 W. McDowell Road. Residents can bring items such as household furniture, […]
Jackson Man Arrested on Capital Murder, Armed Robbery, and Carjacking Charges
Jackson Police Department Homicide detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a series of violent crimes, including a deadly shooting and multiple robberies. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, detectives took Robert Maximilian White into custody. White is charged with Capital Murder, Armed Carjacking, and two counts of Armed Robbery of a Business. Police […]
Fentanyl Awareness Walk for Lives Set for September 20 in Flowood
Community members will gather later this month to take a stand against the fentanyl crisis during the Walk for Lives, a fentanyl awareness event scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Flowood Nature Park Amphitheater. Organizers say the walk is an opportunity to honor the lives lost to […]
Gregory Dean Baldwin Named Chief Human Resources Officer at South Central Regional Medical Center
Press Release from South Central Regional Medical Center: LAUREL, Miss. — September 11, 2025 — South Central Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Baldwin as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. With nearly 30 years of progressive leadership in Mississippi’s healthcare sector, Baldwin brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight […]
Ole Miss Staff Member Fired After Social Media Post Regarding Charlie Kirk Murder
A University of Mississippi staff member is no longer employed after re-sharing what university officials called “hurtful, insensitive comments” on social media regarding the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. In a statement issued by Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce, the university condemned the comments, saying they ran “completely counter to our institutional values of civility, fairness, […]
Early Giving Opens Ahead of East Mississippi Giving Day on Sept. 16
Early giving is now open for East Mississippi Giving Day, allowing donors to support local nonprofits ahead of the main event on Sept. 16. Contributions can be made online at www.givingdayems.org from Sept. 9–14. The initiative encourages community support across the region, with every donation helping to strengthen East Mississippi’s nonprofit network.
Oxford Man Arrested in Stabbing at Hotel
OXFORD — A 31-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested following a stabbing at a hotel on the 1500 block of University Avenue on September 5, 2025. Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a disturbance call at the hotel, where they found one individual suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported […]
Batesville Main Street Kicks Off Fall Concert Series with Victoria Pride and VIP Band
BATESVILLE, Miss. — The Batesville Main Street Fall Concert Series will officially begin Thursday, Sept. 18, with a performance by local talent Victoria Pride and the VIP Band. The concert will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Batesville. The event is sponsored by Sparklight and promises an evening of family-friendly fun. Attendees […]
Threat Reported at Kosciusko High School Leads to Lockdown; No Active Danger Found
Kosciusko High School went into lockdown Thursday morning after receiving a called-in threat regarding a potential shooting. According to school officials, law enforcement was immediately notified, and precautionary measures were taken to protect students and staff. As an added safety step, all other schools within the Kosciusko School District were also placed on lockdown. Authorities […]
MSU selected as finalist in National Academies’ Gulf Futures Challenge
STARKVILLE – A Mississippi State University proposal to use cutting-edge tools to promote healthy marine life and enhance water quality in the Gulf Coast region is a finalist for a $20 million prize from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program and Lever for Change. MSU’s proposal to the Gulf Futures […]