Deputy warden charged with injury inmate at Mississippi State Penitentiary
A federal grand jury has charged a deputy warden at Mississippi’s State Penitentiary with injuring an inmate in 2016 and lying about it to investigators. Prosecutors…
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Suspect wanted in shooting of FBI agent captured in Jackson
A suspect wanted in the shooting of an FBI agent over the weekend has been taken into custody. The FBI said in a press release that Demario Lamar Cotton was taken into custody without incident on Wednesday morning in Jackson.…
Reeves creates Governor’s Office of Military Affairs, appoints director
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Military Affairs, within the Mississippi Development Authority, to coordinate our military and national security efforts in and around the state. The office will align and integrate the…
Lawmakers working to complete medical marijuana bill draft
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lawmakers working on a proposal to bring a medical marijuana program to Mississippi plan to have a draft of the legislation ready later this summer, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday. “I think…
Lawmakers working to complete medical marijuana bill draft
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lawmakers working on a proposal to bring a medical marijuana program to Mississippi plan to have a draft of the legislation ready later this summer, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday. “I think…
Mississippi lawmakers hear testimony on medical marijuana
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two prominent Mississippi physicians urged lawmakers Monday to put “guardrails” in place if medical marijuana is legalized in the state, warning that officials should be careful about making a product available that has…
FBI offers reward in hunt for man accused of shooting agent
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a man accused of shooting one of its special agents in Jackson, Mississippi over the weekend.…
New statewide campaign aims to stop human trafficking
Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell, along with other partners, launched Mississippi’s first statewide human trafficking campaign. ‘Be the Solution’ offers nationally recognized training…
MS Public Service Commission approves water system
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved the acquisition of 26 water and wastewater systems in Mississippi. Great River Utility Operating Company will serve about 6,800 connections across the…
Case files on 1964 civil rights worker killings made public
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Never before seen case files, photographs and other records documenting the investigation into the infamous slayings of three civil rights workers in Mississippi are now open to the public for the first time, 57 years after…
FBI: Agent shot, wounded while helping police in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An FBI special agent has been shot and wounded in Jackson, Mississippi, and is expected to survive the injury, authorities said. The agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Jackson field office was shot Saturday night,…
Lawsuit filed over phrase on Mississippi license plates
Four words on Mississippi’s license plates have sparked a federal lawsuit. American Atheists, the Mississippi Humanist Association, and three non-religious state residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the…
Atheists, humanists sue over Mississippi’s license plates
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Four words on Mississippi’s license plates have sparked a federal lawsuit. American Atheists, the Mississippi Humanist Association and three nonreligious state residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state over its “In God We Trust” license…
First Lady Jill Biden visits Mississippi to discuss vaccinations
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, arrived in Jackson this afternoon as part of an effort to encourage people to get vaccinated against the…
Mega Millions winning numbers for June 18th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 18th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 18th are: 9-8-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Timeline to Draw Down National Guard Troops to End COVID Mission
JACKSON, Miss. — After months of planning with Dr. Dobbs, General Boyles, Director McCraney and other key leaders of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, the timeline for withdrawal of National Guard troops has been finalized. The State of Mississippi will be ceasing…
Mississippi collects $129M from lottery in 11 months
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has collected more than $129 million from the state lottery during the first 11 months of the budget year. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said in a news release Thursday that the state collected nearly $14.2…
New Orleans health system pushes further into Mississippi
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A large New Orleans-based health system with hospitals in Louisiana and Mississippi plans a merger that will deepen its presence in Mississippi. Ochsner Health and Rush Health Systems said in a news release Thursday that officials…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 17th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 17th are: 2-3-9. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Business leaders discuss how new Mississippi state flag impacts state economy
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A prominent Mississippi business leader said Wednesday the decision to change the state’s flag has removed a “significant impediment” to economic development in Mississippi. Mississippi lawmakers voted last year to retire a Confederate-themed flag state as…
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for June 16th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 16th are: 4-9-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 15th, 2021
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for June 15th are: 8-0-6. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Suit challenging new charter boat rules OK’d as class action
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Six captains and five companies from Florida and Louisiana can represent others in a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations for nearly 1,300 charter boats across the Gulf of Mexico, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District…