Lowndes County Grand Jury Indicts 16-Year-Old as Adult on Multiple Felony Charges
LOWNDES COUNTY — A 16-year-old has been indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury and will be prosecuted as an adult on multiple felony charges stemming from two separate investigations, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials said Jayden Rager was arrested and charged as an adult following the indictment, citing the seriousness […]
Registration Now Open: MSU Spring Preview Day anticipates thousands of prospective Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s Spring Preview Day organizers are readying for thousands of prospective Bulldogs and their families to explore and learn more about the MSU and SEC experience on April 10. Registration is now open at https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/visit/preview-day and is $10 per person. While geared toward high school juniors, Spring Preview Day is open to […]
Corinth Arena Opens as Warming Station Amid Winter Weather
CORINTH – The Corinth Arena has opened as a warming station to assist residents in need as cold weather conditions continue to impact the area, according to the Corinth Police Department. Police Chief Landon Tucker said the warming station is providing meals, with cots and blankets expected to arrive to accommodate those seeking shelter. The […]
JSU Secures Patent for Innovative Underwater Retrieval System
Device Designed to Protect Scientific Equipment and Aid Recovery By Tangelia Kelly, Ph.D. Jackson State University JACKSON – Jackson State University has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,246,800 for a groundbreaking underwater retrieval device that enhances scientific data collection while minimizing the risk of equipment loss or tampering. The patented invention, titled Releasable Float Assembly […]
Grenada School District to Close Schools Further Due to Power Outages and Downed Lines
GRENADA — The Grenada School District announced that all schools will be closed Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30, because of widespread power outages and downed electrical lines across Grenada County. District officials said several elementary schools were directly affected by electrical issues, and many staff members and students remain without electricity, heat or […]
Fire Marshal Reports Eight Fire Deaths Amid Ongoing Winter Storm
JACKSON — Mississippi officials are reporting a rise in fire-related deaths amid ongoing winter weather, with authorities urging residents to use extreme caution when heating their homes. The Mississippi Office of the State Fire Marshal said eight fire deaths have been reported statewide since Monday. Of those, three have been confirmed as heating-related, while five […]
Seven Dead as Winter Storm Continues to Impact Mississippi
JACKSON — Mississippi officials say three additional deaths have been confirmed in Tate County as severe winter weather continues to affect much of the state, bringing the total number of storm-related fatalities to seven. State officials said emergency crews, including local and state law enforcement, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Mississippi Department of Transportation […]
Jackson Public Schools Mourn the Loss of Longtime Educator Valerie M. Green
JACKSON – Jackson Public Schools is mourning the death of Valerie M. Green, a longtime educator who spent more than 25 years serving students and families across the district. In a statement, the district said Green most recently taught at Galloway Elementary School, where officials said she continued to make a meaningful impact on students […]
Salvation Army Launches Male Mentoring Program for Teens
JACKSON — The Salvation Army is launching a new male mentoring program aimed at helping teenage boys build leadership skills, strengthen values and prepare for the future. The program, called My Brother’s Keeper, is open to boys ages 14 to 18 and will focus on Christian values, leadership development, community service, healthy lifestyles and career […]
I-55, I-22 shut down in parts of North Mississippi due to ice, MDOT says
Ice has forced traffic to stop on portions of Interstate 55 and Interstate 22 in North Mississippi, according to an update from the Mississippi Department of Transportation. MDOT said that as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, traffic was stopped in both directions on I-55 from DeSoto County to Panola County because of icy conditions. Traffic on […]