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Company plans to sink 70-foot steel cockroach to create reef off Mississippi Gulf Coast
WVUE -FOX 8 in New Orleans recently highlighted the project on its website and social media. It didn’t take long for the story to go viral — it was shared hundreds of times and commented many more times than that. “That one lived under my house on Constance...
Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s now hiring as construction of Gulf Coast travel center nears completion
The soon-to-be-first Buc-ee’s in Mississippi, the travel center with the iconic beaver logo being built on the Gulf Coast, has started posting for upper-level positions on job sites like Indeed and Zip Recruiter. The Biloxi Sun Herald reported that those qualified for management positions can now submit their resumes...
Officials: Three-year old Mississippi child found dead in locked vehicle
A Mississippi 3-year-old found in a locked vehicle Tuesday has died. WJTV in Jackson reports that officials found the child unresponsive in the back seat of a family’s vehicle in Perry County. Officials say the windows were closed, and the doors were locked in the vehicle. Officials say they...
National park to commemorate 161st anniversary of pivotal events in Mississippi, Civil War history
A pivotal moment in US History 161 years ago in Mississippi will be commemorated with special programs and reenactments. Beginning Friday, July 5, and running through Sunday, July 7, the Vicksburg National Military Park, in collaboration with the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.
Former Mississippi police officer convicted in 2018 police brutality case
A former Mississippi police officer has been found guilty of aggravated assault in a 2018 police brutality case. Christopher Wade Robertson, a former Laurel police officer, was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the beating of James Barnett in May of 2018. Barnett led officers on a high-speed chase...
Mississippi woman with history of domestic violence in two states arrested on felony charge
A Mississippi woman faces a felony after being arrested on a third domestic violence charge. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, on June 25, deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Highway 315 E. Charges were filed against Toni Elmore, 36, of Water Valley for domestic violence.
Fatal crash between Mississippi deputy and tractor reported Tuesday night
A fatal crash between a Mississippi deputy and a tractor occurred Tuesday night near Winona. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the crash occurred Tuesday night on US 82 between Old Highway 82E and Hatchcock Road. The crash reportedly involved a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department deputy and a tractor. Video of...
Excessive Heat Warning issued as temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees in some parts of Mississippi
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwest Mississippi. Residents can expect dangerously high heat index values ranging from 110 to 115 degrees. Affected areas include Ashley, Chicot, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Richland, and Madison Parishes...
Mississippi man arrested after fleeing officers during traffic stop
A Mississippi man was arrested on multiple charges after he fled police during a weekend traffic stop. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 29-year-old Dikembe Stewart, of Vicksburg, was arrested Sunday at 10:24 p.m. after he fled from officers who attempted to stop his vehicle for a traffic violation.
Mississippi man killed after witnesses report Jeep overturning multiple times across highway
A Mississippi man was killed after witnesses reported seeing a Jeep overturn multiple times across a Mississippi highway. Officials with the Lowndes County Coroner’s Office report that David Logan Cook, 28, of Columbus, was killed in a wreck on Highway 45 at the intersection with Cal-Kolola Road. The wreck...
First ‘unmanned drive-thru’ restaurant in US to be introduced in Mississippi
Born out of frustration with bad service at a fast-food restaurant, one businessman has developed a restaurant with an unmanned drive-thru and will introduce his cutting-edge concept first to Mississippi. Natchez is set to become the home of a revolutionary new quick service restaurant (QSR) concept, Speedy Eats, which promises...
Corps of Engineers give residents more time to comment on future plans for Pearl River ‘One Lake’ project
Mississippi residents now have more time to review and comment on future plans to turn parts of the Pearl River into a large lake to control flooding in the central part of the state. The “One Lake” project has been controversial since its introduction, with supporters and opponents lining up...
Police: Man arrested for murder after running over person multiple times in Mississippi liquor store parking lot
Police say a man purposely ran over a person multiple times in a Mississippi liquor store parking lot Monday. On Monday, Jackson Police found a dead body in the parking lot of the Liquor Connection on I-55 South Frontage Road. Police say a tip from a witness and evidence from...
Two Mississippi women arrested in connection with weekend murder of Florida tourist on Bourbon Street
Two Mississippi women have been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that killed a Florida tourist on Bourbon Street this weekend. Mia Lindsey faces one count of second-degree murder and Mariah Campbell faces a charge of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder. The two women were arrested in...
Mississippi officials involved in standoff with armed individual barricaded in residence
Authorities are currently engaged in a standoff with an armed individual barricaded at a residence on Dixon Road in the Red Water Community in Leake County, according to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The standoff, which involves Choctaw Police and other local law enforcement agencies, has prompted authorities to...
Mississippi man sentenced to life in prison for double murder near Hal’s Saint Paddy’s Day Parade
A Mississippi man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of two individuals near the annual Hal’s Saint Paddy’s Day Parade in 2023. Jordan Cummins, 29, was convicted on two counts of first-degree murder and received his sentence on Monday afternoon from Judge Faye Peterson.
Study finds that Mississippi is No. 1 in the complaint department — here’s what they are frustrated about.
If you think everyone has a right to complain, then you might want to talk to someone from Mississippi. A recent survey by Preply reveals that Mississippi residents are the biggest complainers in the United States. This study aimed to understand complaint patterns across the country, highlighting regional differences in how Americans express frustrations.
Mississippi school district mourns the death of teacher killed by wrong-way driver on interstate
The Canton Public School District is mourning the tragic loss of Mrs. Tyra Small-Jackson, a beloved educator who was killed in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver. The incident occurred on I-55 near the Gluckstadt exit when Jordan Leah Sullivan, 32, reportedly drove under the influence and collided with another vehicle.
Mississippi man dies while trying to save wife injured falling into lake during late-night boat ride
A Mississippi man has died while trying to save his wife in a late-night boating accident. The Natchez Democrat newspaper reports that officials with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Officer confirmed that the tragic accident occurred on Lake St. John in Louisiana shortly before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Officials say the...
Mississippi man faces fourth DUI charge
A Mississippi man has been arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence for the fourth time. On June 16, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a careless driver. Deputies arrived and pulled over Andrew Shane Parker, 38, of Oxford. He was arrested for...
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