‘Hamilton’ sensation Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series Sept. 11
STARKVILLE — Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. is sure to pack Mississippi State’s Bettersworth Auditorium for the first performance of the university’s 2026-27 Lyceum Series. Odom Jr., best known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Hamilton,” makes his MSU Starkville campus appearance Sept. 11 at 7:30 […]
Lumumba surrenders law license, permanently barred from practicing
JACKSON — Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has permanently surrendered his license to practice law in Mississippi, tendering an irrevocable resignation to the state Supreme Court nearly a month after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in the Jackson bribery case. Lumumba signed a Notice of Irrevocable Resignation on July 29 under the […]
Driver killed after Amtrak train collides with SUV in Copiah County
One person was killed Monday afternoon after an Amtrak train collided with a 2013 Ford Explorer at the railroad crossing near East Gallman and Allen roads. According to Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley, the crash was reported around 3:22 p.m. Authorities said the driver of the Ford Explorer died in the collision. There were 178 […]
Tupelo woman charged after vehicle chase, ramming incident
TUPELO – An 18-year-old Tupelo woman has been arrested after police say a disturbance involving one vehicle chasing and ramming another ended in a Walmart parking lot. Tupelo police responded July 28 to the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 316 S. Gloster St. Following an investigation, officers arrested Ivyana Jones and charged her with felony malicious mischief. […]
State auditor says office recovered $1.1 million for taxpayers in fiscal 2026
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office recovered more than $1 million in taxpayer funds during fiscal 2026 while also highlighting millions of dollars in outstanding demands that remain unpaid. According to the Office of the State Auditor’s annual Audit Exceptions Report, the office recovered $1,096,510.88 and returned the money to the appropriate entities. […]
42 women graduate from parenting program at Delta Correctional Facility
GREENWOOD – Forty-two women at Delta Correctional Facility have graduated from a faith-based parenting program designed to help incarcerated mothers strengthen relationships with their children and prepare for life after incarceration. The program, called Hannah’s Gift and Parenting, is modeled after the biblical story of Hannah and Samuel in 1 Samuel 1-3, according to the […]
The Cost and the Comeback: A murdered couple, a deputy’s fight, and the three brothers accused
SIMPSON COUNTY — The truck turned in off the road two months ago, just after noon on June 3, carrying three men scheduled to install a home generator out at the Blair place on W.L. Blair Road. It should have been routine work on that warm afternoon in Simpson County, but when they got there, […]
Tupelo police warn against social media trend involving fake bomb threats
TUPELO – The Tupelo Police Department is warning residents about a social media trend involving people handing notes to business employees falsely claiming there is a bomb inside. Police said the incidents should not be treated as pranks and warned that making a false bomb threat is a criminal offense that can lead to arrest […]
Greenville man accused of firing at investigators during 100 mph pursuit
GREENVILLE – A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a high-speed pursuit during which police say he fired multiple shots toward investigators. The incident began Saturday evening, Aug. 1, when Greenville Police Department investigators attempted to stop a white Nissan Murano after allegedly seeing the driver operate recklessly, repeatedly honk the horn and nearly strike […]
Amory man charged after woman, child allegedly assaulted at Tupelo restaurant
TUPELO – An Amory man has been arrested on aggravated domestic violence and felony child abuse charges following an investigation by the Tupelo Police Department. Police said officers first contacted the victim June 27 at the North Mississippi Medical Center emergency room on South Gloster Street. The victim told officers that she and her child […]