Days after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens stepped down and pleaded guilty in a federal bribery case, a temporary appointment has been made to keep the office running.

Jackson Mayor John Horhn released a public safety message directed to the entire capital city community on Wednesday.

A 19-year-old man is recovering after jumping from a second-floor motel balcony to avoid arrest Tuesday, according to Vicksburg police.

Former Ward Six Councilman Aaron Banks and former Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba are slated to go to trial on July 13.

With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, a local fireworks company is counting on clear skies this Fourth of July to keep profits high.

The Jackson Fire Department is currently investigating after responding to a house fire Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 2:56 p.m., JFD units responded to reports of the fire located at 2125 TV ...

Seven families with children at McAdams High School have filed a federal lawsuit against the school district, alleging a school resource officer conducted strip searches of their children following a ...

After months of deliberation in the 2026 Legislative Session, several new laws will take effect starting Wednesday, July 1.

A new set of state laws took effect July 1, bringing changes to public employee retirement requirements and teacher pay that ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit who qualifies for citizenship at birth.

Alcorn State University and Mississippi Christian University have partnered to create an accelerated accountancy degree program.

A third arrest has been made in connection with a triple homicide that occurred in Jackson over the weekend, according to the Jackson Police Department. Mikayla Young, 25, was arrested on Tuesday and ...