A Mississippi man is accused of stealing a fire extinguisher from a Louisiana church and entering a home naked.The St. Francisville, La. Police Department reports that Heath Alan Brumfield, 49, is charged with simple burglary, simple battery, and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Brumfiel
Legendary rock band Chicago will celebrate six decades of chart-topping hits with three Mississippi performances.As part of its 60th anniversary tour, Chicago will perform twice in Biloxi, then head to the Mississippi Delta for a concert in Cleveland. The shows on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will tak
Sentencing has once again been delayed for former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba connected to a federal bribery scandal.Lumumba’s sentencing has been moved to Nov. 20, but he and his counsel will still have to appear in court on Nov. 5. That’s the date former Hinds County District Attorney Jody
A Louisiana woman was arrested for allegedly recording herself committing sexual abuse of two children and sharing the recordings with a Mississippi man at his request.According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, 47-year-old Lacy Amedio faces two counts of first-degree rape among a handful o
Landmarks across Mississippi will soon light up teal in honor of November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.The annual nationwide effort is part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal program and aims to “literally shine a light on Alzheimer’s disease and show support for
Independent candidate Ty Pinkins said Tuesday he will not ditch his bid for U.S. Senate in Mississippi in a social media post directed “to those calling on me to drop out” of the race.Pinkins, a former Democrat who left the party last summer over what he views as corruption within both major politic
Ole Miss earned a 92-78 win in an exhibition versus a UAB team led by a familiar face — former Rebel head coach Andy Kennedy.The Rebels shot 55% from the field and 43% from 3 in the matchup. Ole Miss had 6 players with double figures on the scoreboard. Seton Hall transfer Budd Clark led that effort
With Halloween approaching, Mississippians have plenty of ways to celebrate spooky season, from interactive plays and family-friendly trunk-or-treat events to other festive activities.Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated Halloween happenings across the Magnolia State.Hattiesburg – “Zoo Boo”
A Biloxi landlord was found guilty of sexual battery of a pregnant tenant.According to District Attorney W. Crosby Parker, the victim had leased commercial space to run a beauty supply business on Division Street from 65-year-old Tam Trieu. During the trial, the victim said that on Dec. 27, 2024, Tr
Five candidates are vying to fill the vacancy in the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office.Gov. Tate Reeves set a Nov. 3 special election to determine who will serve the remainder of former DA Jody Owens’ term. Owens resigned and was subsequently disbarred in Mississippi after pleading guilty to a
Southern Miss is moving forward with major renovations at Pete Taylor Park, but needs support from the public.The university’s athletics department announced Tuesday its plans to give the baseball stadium a facelift through a fundraising initiative. The initiative, called “Where Tradition Meets Tomo
A place where state lawmakers once gathered to debate and pass legislation is open to the public with expanded visiting hours.The Mississippi Department of Archives and History announced that the Old Capitol Museum is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Built in 1839, the Old C
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has identified the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of two elderly Mississippians at a nursing home in Clinton.Fire Marshal Mike Chaney reports that the blaze that broke out at Brookdale Senior Living on Oct. 21 likely stemmed from the inappropriate disposal of
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced new classifications that will begin with the next school year.Every two years, the MHSAA reclassifies member institutions based on enrollment data. On Monday, the governing body for high school athletics announced a new round of organi
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season due to a foot injury.The star signal caller had been dealing with the injury during his debut campaign as the Bulldogs’ starting signal caller. Taylor missed the Oct. 17 game against LSU and was sidelined afte
Phil Proctor left South Mississippi to build a career as a professional sculptor, creating large-scale art installations across the country. Two decades later, the Lucedale native has returned to the Mississippi Coast to create sculptures inspired by an artist he has admired since childhood — Walter
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood,
Tanner McKee and the Philadelphia Eagles still had a potential victory within their grasp in the fourth quarter when the career backup threw a pass into the outstretched hands of DeMarvion Overshown.The Cowboys linebacker raised the ball in celebration after making the clutch play the Eagles’ defens
After hours of waiting in line, some from before the sun rose until the moment President Donald Trump arrived, thousands of Mississippians showed up in Corinth on Monday to hear the commander-in-chief campaign for Republicans seeking election.The Crossroads Arena, which seats just over 7,700, was pa
No. 12 Ole Miss will be without star running back Kewan Lacy in its upcoming game versus Auburn, head coach Pete Golding confirmed during his Monday press conference.Golding said Lacy dislocated his shoulder in the second half of the 34-27 loss at Texas on Oct. 24. The injury is separate from anothe
Schools across three counties in North Mississippi are being awarded $1 million to enhance education.The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at the CREATE Foundation will award educational grants to school districts in Pontotoc, Union, and Lee counties. This money will expand learning opportunities and
The clock is ticking for Mississippians to vote absentee ahead of next week’s election.Those voting absentee by mail must ensure their ballots are postmarked on or before the election date of Nov. 3. Those voting absentee in person still have a few days to visit their local circuit clerk’s office an
More than a dozen Madison County students were hospitalized following a crash involving a school bus in Ridgeland.Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers confirmed the crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 51 and Colony Park Blvd on Monday morning. The bus reportedly collided with another vehicle
The Mississippi State Department of Health is using National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of getting children and homes tested for toxic metals.“There is no safe blood lead level in children,” a release from the state agency reads.National Lead Poisoni
