The Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced his resignation Wednesday, effective January 14th. Christopher Freeze was appointed head of the agency by Governor Phil Bryant on August 1st, 2019. Freeze replaced John Davis who retired … Continued
On New Year’s Day, a deer hunter discovered a human skull in Perry County. The deer hunter was walking through a wooded area when he came across the skull. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, and with … Continued
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Mississippi. The Globetrotters will bring their 2020 “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to the Mississippi Coliseum on Wednesday, January 15th at 7 p.m. The world-famous basketball team, which recently set six Guinness World Records, will look … Continued
18-year-old Jeromy Ethan Pollard was arrested at his home December 20th, after an investigation into his suspicious online activity. As of now, he has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography. No details have been released on the … Continued
Courtesy of MDOC The MDOC will need a new Commissioner Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Pelicia E. Hall has announced that she has accepted a position in the private sector and will be leaving the agency in mid-January. “I have … Continued
Three guards at the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility have been placed on administrative leave after being accused of having sexual contact with two female inmates. According to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department investigator Terry Gann, the incidents took place … Continued
Courtesy of Gov. Phil Bryant’s Office On Monday, Governor Phil Bryant announced that he has appointed Brian K. Burns as the Eighth Circuit Court District Judge. He replaces Judge Christopher A. Collins, who is leaving public service after serving 21 … Continued
The head of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety is stepping down. In a press release, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that Commissioner Marshall Fisher is retiring from state government to pursue other opportunities. Fisher’s retirement will become … Continued
The holiday season, especially New Year’s, is one of the most dangerous times a year for DUI crashes, and the American Medical Response ambulance service urges party hosts to make sure guests don’t get behind the wheel after drinking. “Party … Continued
The Mississippi Department of Corrections said Monday evening it locked down its prisons after an inmate died after a disturbance at a prison. This so-called “disturbance” happened on Sunday at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Greene County. There is no … Continued