No explosive devices were found at Grenada’s medical complex following a bomb threat.Authorities were notified of the threat on Wednesday morning, with it reportedly being called in to the facility that houses the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Family Medicine Clinic on Sunset Drive. Off
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Wednesday that he will resign from the bureau next month, ending a brief and tumultuous tenure in which he clashed with the Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and was forced to reconcile the realities of his law en
Roughly $1 million will be distributed to eight organizations that assist human trafficking victims.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced on Wednesday that the funding was made available through the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund, which was created b
President Donald Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night in a speech White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says will be used to tout accomplishments in the Republican’s first year back in office and preview his agenda for the next year and beyond.Trump announced via his Truth Social
Mississippians are urged to be on the lookout for scams involving Bitcoin ATM machines.Secretary of State Michael Watson said Wednesday that these scams are on the rise. A Bitcoin ATM, also known as a Crypto ATM, is an electronic kiosk designed to facilitate buying cryptocurrencies using any financi
Evan Turnage, a Yale-educated attorney with ties to some of Washington’s most powerful Democrats, announced Wednesday he’s running for Congress in Mississippi against longtime officeholder Bennie Thompson.Turnage launched his primary bid against Thompson, who is expected to seek an 18th term after f
Residents in southwest Mississippi will soon have an easier way to travel to some of their favorite out-of-state destinations.On Tuesday, officials cut a ceremonial ribbon signaling that commercial air services are returning to the area for the first time in 30 years. Beginning July 1, 2026, a daily
The city of Tupelo is buying the store where the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” got his first guitar.Officials announced Tuesday that the city has reached an agreement with the Booth family, the owners of Tupelo Hardware Company, to purchase the famous store. The deal comes after the Tupelo City Council vo
Josh Hubbard scored 34 points and Jayden Epps scored 20 points and Mississippi State had to fight to the end to hold off Long Island 87-83 on Tuesday.Malachi Davis made a 3-pointer with 4:58 left and Greg Gordon’s 18 seconds later put the Sharks up 76-71.The Bulldogs (6-5) used an 11-3 run and took
While it’s not technically insurance, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is now offering a new health coverage plan designed to offer greater choice, flexibility, and affordability. The move by the typically agriculture-focused organization comes as healthcare premiums rise, impacting the wallet
Broadway In Jackson will soon make its much-anticipated return to Thalia Mara Hall.Organizers announced that three touring Broadway productions will take place inside the entertainment venue in 2026 as part of a new series. The upcoming shows will mark the first full season in the concert hall in ye
A woman from Texas has been arrested after razor blades were discovered shoved into bakery items at a pair of Walmart stores in Mississippi.The Biloxi Police Department announced Tuesday evening that they arrested Camille Benson, 33, near the 1000 block of Division Street. Benson was charged with at
A Biloxi man behind a human trafficking ring that forced a juvenile into prostitution pleaded guilty to a pair of charges on Monday and will spend up to 50 years in prison.Malik Causey, 26, was the leader of a human trafficking operation before getting caught, said Assistant District Attorney Meghan
Century Club Charities, the host organization of the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, made its annual donation to Friends of Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.$1 million from the PGA tournament’s 2025 proceeds is heading to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s pediatric health
Blood shelves are thinning in Mississippi this holiday season, making donations paramount in order to have enough product for potentially life-saving purposes.Mississippi Blood Services is sounding the alarm that its supply of all blood types, except for AB+ and AB-, is in a state of critical need d
State leaders announced Monday the launch of the Great Mississippi Nature Trail, a new initiative designed to connect residents and visitors to natural outdoor spaces throughout the state.The announcement was made at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson during a press conference host
On what was a cold, dreary Monday afternoon, hundreds of Southern Miss fans weathered the conditions and packed out a room inside the Trent Lott Center in Hattiesburg to hear from the university’s new head football coach, Blake Anderson.It wasn’t as much an introduction per se, considering Anderson
Bo Wallace is coming back to Mississippi. The former Ole Miss star was announced Monday as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College.He joins the staff of Les George, who took over the SMCC program in November 2024 and went 3-6 in his first season.pi
Poultry processor Amick Farms is expanding operations at its Laurel facility through a $74.5 million corporate investment, officials announced Monday.Headquartered in South Carolina, Amick Farms purchased its Laurel production facility in 2021. The expansion is slated to increase processing capacity
A state of emergency has been declared in Yazoo City due to a shortage of police officers.The Yazoo Herald reported that the declaration was accepted by the Board of Mayor and Alderman during the November board meeting. The measure noted that the city is operating under “conditions of extreme peril”
The man accused of a New Year’s Day triple-homicide and robbery of a small-town Mississippi gas station will stand trial next year.Drexler Johnson’s trial date has been set for May 26, 2026, according to the 19th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office. Johnson is accused of killing Rhonda Denson,
If you’re planning an end-of-year getaway, whether it be a vacation or traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones, you’re not alone.AAA released its projections for the year-end holiday period, which goes from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1, and the automobile association is expecting record numbers bo
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the appeal of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi whose case was handled by a prosecutor with a history of dismissing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons.A federal judge had previously overturned the murder conviction of the inma
A homeless man was found dead in Jackson on Monday morning following an overnight freeze, according to Hinds County coroner Jeramiah Howard.Howard said the man’s body was discovered around 7:20 a.m. curled in the doorway of a building in the 900 block of South State Street. The man’s name has not be
