13 adults and five juveniles accused of vandalizing North Panola High School are facing charges.Early Tuesday morning, the Panola County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the school in Sardis. Upon arrival, law enforcement reported finding the school to be “severely damaged” throughout much of the
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year.The bipartisan support for the measure comes at a
State Auditor Shad White’s office is launching a new initiative to crack down on potential wasteful spending and noncompliance with state law among small agencies, boards, and commissions.White, a Republican, announced Thursday that the effort will be led by his team’s government accountability divi
Members of the U.S. military and their families can soon explore the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson at no cost.The Two Mississippi Museums are participating in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program, which provides free admission to currently serving mil
William Carey is NAIA World Series bound once again after rallying to earn a 13-11 victory over Cumberlands in a dramatic opening round finale.The Crusaders trailed 10-2 in the sixth inning on Wednesday but managed to outscore the Patriots 11-2 the rest of the way, largely due to an explosive top of
William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine remains one of the top academic medical institutions in the country.For the fifth straight year, the Hattiesburg-based school has found itself among some of the top programs in the U.S. when it comes to graduating primary care physicians and
Six Mississippi students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalists.The Mississippi Department of Education made the announcement Wednesday, adding that the program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.Semifinalists representing the Magnolia State i
A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with the death of an infant.Law enforcement in Magee reported that Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia were charged with child abuse, child neglect, deprivation of substantial necessities, possession of controlled substances, possession of parap
A Mexican national living in Mississippi without proper citizenship will spend more than 10 years in prison for sending and receiving child pornography on Facebook Messenger.U.S. Attorney Scott Leary and Homeland Security Investigations announced Wednesday that Adolfo Raul Vasquez-Santana, 32, was h
Infrastructure technology company Azuria Water Solutions is setting up shop in Panola County with an $80 million investment.The Mississippi Development Authority announced Wednesday that the Missouri-headquartered business broke ground on a 72,000-square-foot facility in Batesville. The plant will b
U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) is one of a handful of congressional members who recently put together a bill to expand Mississippi and other Gulf states’ jurisdiction offshore – a measure Ezell believes would create several benefits, including a better fishing experience.The Offshore Parity Act was
Gov. Tate Reeves is planning to cancel Mississippi’s special session that was scheduled to begin May 20 after a federal appeals court vacated an order requiring the state to redraw its Supreme Court map, noting Wednesday morning that “there is no reason for the legislature to come in.”Reeves’ decisi
More than $20 million is going to improvements at two dozens airports in Mississippi.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration approved the third round of FY2026 Airport Improvement Program grants, which meet Airport Safety and Resilient Infrastr
Mississippi officials and the family members of fallen officers gathered in Jackson on Tuesday to honor law enforcement who passed away in the line of duty.The 16th annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony Candlelight Vigil was held during National Police Week and served as a time of remembrance, hon
No. 15 Ole Miss dominated UT Martin 17-6 on Tuesday night, with the main highlight of the midweek battle being Rebel third baseman Judd Utermark breaking the program’s all-time home run record.Utermark hit a two-run long ball in the bottom of the first to give the home club a 2-0 lead, and more nota
Dan Fordice, the son of former Mississippi Gov. Kirk Fordice, was killed in a plane crash Tuesday, according to several news outlets and current elected officials.WLBT-TV was the first to receive confirmation that a single-engine plane crash took the life of Fordice. The crash happened around 3 p.m.
Diamondhead city leaders plan to hire a police chief this month as the city moves closer to creating its own municipal police department.The city has contracted with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services since Diamondhead was established in 2012. City Manager Jon McCraw sa
Officials in Mississippi provided another update after a tornadoes broke out in the southern part of the state last week, confirming Tuesday that more than 400 homes and businesses were damaged.The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a release that eight tornadoes are now confirmed to ha
We’re 117 days away from the 2026-27 Ole Miss football season kicking off, and fans now know when the Rebels will play some of their scheduled games.On Tuesday, three time slots were announced by the SEC for Ole Miss football games, the first being the team’s opener versus Louisville in Nashville. P
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is nearing the end of his term as Mississippi’s second-in-command, and with a gubernatorial election on the horizon, he’s having to mull his future in politics.Hosemann has insisted that he’s considering a run for governor in years past but has not committed to tossing his
Delta State University will soon launch a new scholarship for teachers and first responders.University officials announced the creation of the Delta Heroes scholarship on Tuesday. The new financial assistance program is designed to support graduate students from Mississippi who serve communities acr
A person is dead and another has been arrested following a shooting Tuesday along Highway 49 in Forrest County, according to law enforcement officials.The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said agents responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Highway 49 and Mississippi Highway 42. M
Free medical assistance will be available for Mississippians impacted by the May 6 and 7 storms and tornadoes.The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Tuesday that it is providing Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates at no cost to residents in Lin
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for the annual Ferriss Trophy, which goes to the state’s top college baseball player.Finalists include Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese, Mississippi State pitcher Tomas Valincius, Ole Miss pitcher Cade Townsend, Ole Miss third
