Pearl police officer seriously injured in crash while responding to call
PEARL — A Pearl police officer was seriously injured in a crash Monday evening while responding to a call for service, according to authorities. The crash occurred on Highway 80 near Bierdeman Road. Officials said first responders were working the scene, and motorists were advised to expect delays and use caution in the area. The […]
Tupelo man sentenced to 12 years to serve for fentanyl trafficking
TUPELO – A Tupelo man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl, according to the First Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The district attorney’s office said Alderius Rashad Morrow entered the guilty plea Monday before Circuit Court Judge Kelly L. Mims. Mims sentenced Morrow to 40 years in the custody […]
Beloved Malayan tiger Bunga undergoing treatment at Hattiesburg Zoo
HATTIESBURG – The Hattiesburg Zoo says Bunga, its Malayan tiger, is undergoing medical treatment for several health concerns, including high blood pressure and significant disc disease. According to the zoo, Bunga had two nosebleed episodes about two weeks ago and was later diagnosed with hypertension. Hattiesburg Zoo veterinarian Dr. Julia MacGregor started him on medication to […]
Attorney General Lynn Fitch joins 41 attorneys general urging feds to leave sports betting oversight to states
JACKSON – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging federal regulators to reaffirm that states, not the federal government, should oversee sports-related event contracts tied to betting. According to Fitch’s office, the coalition filed a formal comment with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission arguing that so-called prediction markets […]
Oktibbeha County deputy terminated following altercation with umpire during kids baseball game
STARKVILLE – A deputy with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department has been terminated after a fight broke out at a children’s baseball game in Starkville. The fight happened at Cornerstore Park between a baseball coach and the umpire. Oktibbeha County Lieutenant Darrell Holley was identified as the coach allegedly involved in the fight. According to […]
Pearl River County search warrant turns up suspected marijuana, THC vapes and cash
PICAYUNE – Two people were arrested after a narcotics search warrant was executed at a residence in Picayune, according to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department. The sheriff’s department said its Narcotics Division, with help from the Patrol Division, served the warrant April 29 at a home on Cabin Drive. During the search, investigators seized what […]
Ridgeland Students Launch ‘WORTH A LISTEN’ Mental Health Initiative
RIDGELAND — Students with the Ridgeland Mayor’s Youth Council are launching a new mental health awareness initiative aimed at reducing stigma, increasing access to resources and encouraging conversations among young people across the metro area. The initiative, called “WORTH A LISTEN,” is a collaboration between the youth council, Killebrew Psychological Services and Essential Touchstones. Organizers […]
Mississippi Attorney General finds use of force justified in four line of duty shootings
JACKSON — The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Monday it has completed reviews of four line of duty shootings across the state and determined the use of force was justified in each case. According to the Attorney General’s Office, the reviews were conducted following investigations by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, as required under Mississippi […]
Jelly Roll to perform at Brandon Amphitheater on June 3
BRANDON – Jelly Roll is set to perform at Brandon Amphitheater on June 3 as part of his Little ASS Shed Tour, according to the venue. Brandon Amphitheater said Jay Webb will appear as a special guest. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m. local time, according to the announcement. The amphitheater […]
Hurricane Awareness week offers Mississippi a familiar reminder: Be prepared
JACKSON — The Mississippi Gulf Coast has faced the order to evacuate at least seven times since Hurricane Katrina reshaped the coastline in 2005. For residents of the southern counties, the drill is practically institutional: pack up, load the car, head north on I-55, I-59, or MS-49 and hope for the best. But hope is […]