UMMC receives $4.25 million federal telehealth award
JACKSON — The University of Mississippi Medical Center will receive $4.25 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a five-year redesignation as a federally recognized Center of Excellence in Telehealth, Mississippi lawmakers announced. The funding was appropriated by Congress through the Telehealth Centers of Excellence program. U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and […]
Laurel police searching for missing 46-year-old woman last seen in Jasper County
LAUREL – The Laurel Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 46-year-old woman. Police said Bridgette Jefcoat was last seen Aug. 26 in Jasper County on County Road 1725. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of her disappearance or what she may have been wearing. Anyone with information about […]
Two killed, 44 injured in crashes during Mississippi Labor Day travel period
PEARL – Two people were killed and 44 others were injured in crashes investigated by the Mississippi Highway Patrol during the 2026 Labor Day holiday travel period. The travel period began at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and ended at midnight Monday, Sept. 7. MHP investigated 136 crashes during that time, including two fatal crashes, one […]
Lowndes County Sheriff warns residents about deceptive law enforcement donation mailers
LOWNDES COUNTY – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about donation letters circulating in the area that claim to raise money for local law enforcement equipment, including bulletproof vests. According to the sheriff’s office, the mailers reference the United States Deputy Sheriffs Association, or USDSA. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office said it is not […]
Jones County deputies seek suspect after property stolen during high school football game
JONES COUNTY – The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft reported inside Northeast Jones High School during Friday night’s football game against West Jones. According to the sheriff’s department, a Northeast Jones staff member reported that personal property was stolen from inside the school during the game. Investigators reviewed security video and said it […]
DeSoto County woman sentenced to 5 years for $3.19 million Medicaid fraud
JACKSON — A former DeSoto County medical services company owner has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to repay more than $3.19 million after pleading guilty to wire fraud in a Medicaid fraud case, according to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. Katricia Smith, former owner of KLS Medical Services LLC in DeSoto […]
Madison County approves conference center, 250-room hotel at Prado Vista
RIDGELAND — Madison County has given final approval to move forward with a $120 million conference center and hotel development at Prado Vista, a project officials say will bring new opportunities for tourism, business and economic development to the area. The project will include a 50,000-square-foot Madison County Conference Center and a privately financed 250-room […]
100-pound tortoise found in Brookhaven; rescue group searching for owner
BROOKHAVEN — Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue is trying to reunite a large tortoise found in Brookhaven with its owner. The rescue group said the tortoise, which weighs more than 100 pounds, was found over the weekend. Anyone who believes the tortoise belongs to them is asked to contact Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue through its Facebook […]
Prentiss County man dies after falling from cliff into Pickwick Lake
IUKA – A Prentiss County man died Monday evening after falling from a cliff into Pickwick Lake while swimming with friends, according to WTVA. Tishomingo County Coroner Mack Wilemon identified the victim as 44-year-old Steven Hopper of the Cairo community. Wilemon told WTVA that Hopper fell about 15 feet from a cliff into the lake around […]
Sheriff urges community to line Highway 61 for fallen deputy’s final journey home
PORT GIBSON — Claiborne County Sheriff Edward L. Goods Sr. is asking residents of Claiborne County and surrounding communities to line U.S. Highway 61 this afternoon to honor Deputy Terrian Bailey as his final journey home begins. The procession is expected to begin at approximately 2:15 p.m. and will travel north on Highway 61 through […]