Male Inmate Found Dead in Clarke County Jail, State Investigators Called In
A male inmate was found dead in his cell Friday at the Clarke County Jail, and state authorities have been called in to investigate. Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor said the inmate was discovered around noon on March 6. The man was found in his cell by jail staff. Chancelor said there were no apparent […]
Tylertown police seek public’s help in hit-and-run investigation
TYLERTOWN – The Tylertown Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman in connection with a hit-and-run investigation. Police said the department is currently investigating the incident and is seeking assistance in identifying the female pictured in a public notice. Anyone who recognizes the woman or has information that could help investigators […]
Community rallies behind Starkville officer as he continues recovery from motorcycle crash
STARKVILLE — Corporal Colby Huffman of the Starkville Police Department is making steady progress in his recovery following a serious motorcycle accident that left him critically injured, his family announced Friday. Huffman, who was escorting a funeral detail on Feb. 21 when the crash occurred, was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in […]
Drug task force operation in Lauderdale County leads to multiple arrests, drug seizures
MERIDIAN – A citywide law enforcement operation in Lauderdale County resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and a firearm, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. The operation took place March 5 and involved local, state and federal agencies working alongside the East Mississippi Drug Task Force. Authorities said officers confiscated […]
Chainsaw artist transforms dead tree into T-Rex sculpture at LeFleur’s Bluff playground
JACKSON – A dead tree at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park has been given new life as a towering Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture thanks to the work of an award-winning chainsaw artist. The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announced that artist Dayton Scoggins recently completed the wood carving at the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground, turning the tree into […]
Low-cost dog spay and neuter program offered in Hattiesburg, Petal
HATTIESBURG – Pet owners in Hattiesburg and Petal can have their dogs spayed or neutered for a reduced cost throughout the month of March, thanks to a partnership with the ASPCA. According to organizers, the program offers the service for $35 per dog. However, officials said appointments for female dogs are now fully booked, with […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Meet Maggie: Loyal, playful pup waiting years for a forever home
MADISON- After more than three years at the Webster Animal Shelter, Maggie is still waiting for the right person to take her home. Maggie, a 5-year-old dog with a big personality and lots of love to give, has been at the shelter since March 2022. Shelter staff say she deserves a forever home after patiently […]
Woman riding bicycle hit by truck in Jackson
JACKSON – A woman riding a bicycle in Jackson was injured after she was hit by a white Dodge pick-up truck. Thankfully, her injuries are minor, according to Jackson PIO Tommie Brown. The crash happened around 5:45 a.m. on Highway 18. The driver remained on scene after the crash.
Mississippi College adds two new online nursing Master’s programs
CLINTON – The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning has approved two new Master of Science in Nursing tracks for the School of Nursing at Mississippi College: one with a concentration in nursing education and the other with a concentration in nursing administration. These options are fully online and join the school’s robust undergraduate and graduate […]
Mississippi spring wild turkey season set to open March 14
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced that the 2026 spring wild turkey season will open March 14 and run through May 3. According to the department, the extension of the season follows state law, which allows the season to continue through the weekend when the closing date falls on a […]