Jackson murder suspect found dead in jail cell: sheriff
07/03/2026

Jackson murder suspect found dead in jail cell: sheriff

A Jackson murder suspect has died in his jail cell.Hinds County Sheriff reports that 18-year-old Mielun Butler was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday morning. Butler was promptly transported to Merit Health near I-20, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The cause of death a

Mississippi Highway Patrol expanding presence during Independence Day weekend
07/03/2026

Mississippi Highway Patrol expanding presence during Independence Day weekend

The Independence Day weekend is expected to be a busy one, with as many as 61.4 million Americans taking their celebrations on the road.The Mississippi Highway Patrol is one of many state and local agencies preparing for the expected surge in holiday travel. MHP officials said its annual travel enfo

Suspect charged with murder after deadly Long Beach shooting
07/03/2026

Suspect charged with murder after deadly Long Beach shooting

A Vancleave man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Long Beach, authorities announced Friday.According to the Long Beach Police Department, Hallis Wayne Russ Jr., 38, was taken into custody around 1 a.m. Friday following an investigation into a shooting death on Alle

4th arrest made in Jackson triple homicide that killed toddler, 2 women
07/03/2026

4th arrest made in Jackson triple homicide that killed toddler, 2 women

A fourth arrest has been made in connection with a triple homicide in Jackson that claimed the lives of two sisters and a toddler.The Jackson Police Department announced Thursday that Devone Modacure was taken into custody across state lines in Forney, Texas. Modacrue was arrested by agents with the

Mississippi Mud Monsters bringing patriotic flare to Independence Day weekend
07/03/2026

Mississippi Mud Monsters bringing patriotic flare to Independence Day weekend

The Mississippi Mud Monsters are going to party like it’s 1776 in celebrating America250 this Independence Day weekend.“It is all in on America this weekend,” Mud Monsters Assistant GM David Kerr said. “It’s a loaded weekend. People expect to come to Trustmark Park for fireworks on the 4th of July,

Biloxi Shuckers infielder Jesús Made selected to MLB All-Star Futures Game
07/02/2026

Biloxi Shuckers infielder Jesús Made selected to MLB All-Star Futures Game

Biloxi Shuckers infielder Jesús Made has been selected to participate in the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game as part of the league’s Midsummer Classic.Made, the MLB’s top prospect, will be the ninth player from Biloxi to appear in the Futures Game – which annually features the top 50 Minor League Bas

Watermelons, blueberries devastated by summer rain
07/02/2026

Watermelons, blueberries devastated by summer rain

While some areas of Mississippi are still experiencing drought, recent double-digit rainfall in southern portions of the state devastated fruit and vegetable crops.Watermelons and blueberries are primarily grown in the southern half of the state, and growers there have seen high yield losses.“Some w

Temporary DA announced in Hinds County as governor mulls appointment
07/02/2026

Temporary DA announced in Hinds County as governor mulls appointment

Hinds County has an interim district attorney following the resignation of Jody Owens.Owens, who reached a plea agreement on Monday connected to the Jackson bribery scandal, officially stepped down from his elected post on Wednesday. Hinds County Judge Winston Kidd then appointed First Assistant Dis

Officer-involved shooting leaves one injured near Biloxi casino
07/01/2026

Officer-involved shooting leaves one injured near Biloxi casino

An officer-involved shooting is under investigation after leaving one injured near a Biloxi casino on Wednesday.The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said that officers with the Gulfport Police Department entered into a brief pursuit with a white van traveling at a high rate of speed. Gulfport

More than $51 million coming to 3 Mississippi counties for road repairs
07/01/2026

More than $51 million coming to 3 Mississippi counties for road repairs

More than $51 million is coming to Mississippi for major infrastructure projects.U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced Wednesday that the funding is heading to Rankin, Hancock, and Harrison counties for various road and parking improvements. The money is coming from the U.S. Department of T

Retired Southern Miss baseball coach Scott Berry named ABCA Hall of Famer
07/01/2026

Retired Southern Miss baseball coach Scott Berry named ABCA Hall of Famer

Former Southern Miss skipper Scott Berry is being formally recognized for churning out an excellent product consistently, now that he’s been announced a Hall of Famer by the American Baseball Coaches Association.Berry will join six of his peers in the class of 2027. The group will be formally honore

Mississippi’s first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed in Hancock County
07/01/2026

Mississippi’s first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed in Hancock County

Mississippi’s first human case of West Nile virus of 2026 has been confirmed.The state health department reports that the case was confirmed in Hancock County, with the victim’s name and age not being released. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito, offici

3rd arrest made in Jackson triple homicide that claimed life of toddler
07/01/2026

3rd arrest made in Jackson triple homicide that claimed life of toddler

A third arrest has been made in connection with a weekend triple homicide in Jackson that claimed the lives of a pair of sisters and a toddler.Police took Mikala Young, 25, into custody on Tuesday on a capital murder charge. She is currently being held in the Hinds County Detention Center.Young join

All of Mississippi under dangerous heat warning
07/01/2026

All of Mississippi under dangerous heat warning

It’s hot outside, y’all.The Mississippi heat, though familiar to those who have lived here for quite some time, is expected to be a little more brutal on Wednesday. The National Weather Service forecasts that heat indices could reach 110 to 115 degrees, with much of the central, Delta, and western r

New laws enacted on July 1 that Mississippians should know about
07/01/2026

New laws enacted on July 1 that Mississippians should know about

July has arrived, and with it comes a new slate of laws now in effect across Mississippi.While some viewed the 2026 session as busy but underwhelming, lawmakers still saw 372 of 4,006 bills filed became law, according to Mississippi Statewatch. That’s compared to 354 of the 3,707 filed bills during