1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (180+ words) NATCHEZ "The Natchez-Adams County Airport welcomed its first United Airlines flight operated by Sky West Airlines, marking a major milestone for the Miss-Lou region. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the arrival of the first commercial flight and the departure…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (586+ words) (State Point) A new homebuying quiz reveals a stark disconnect: most aspiring first-time buyers believe they're ready to buy a home, but fundamental knowledge gaps suggest otherwise. Consider a typical would-be buyer. She's saved for years, tracks listings daily, knows…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (141+ words) KEMPER COUNTY "Six incarcerated people at the Kemper County Regional Correctional Facility have earned their GED diplomas, according to the Mississippi Department of Corrections. MDOC officials said educational programs are an important part of the department's mission to reduce recidivism,…...

13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (375+ words) JACKSON " Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivered a direct appeal to residents Wednesday, urging them to reject gun violence and seek peaceful ways to resolve conflicts following a series of deadly shootings that have left multiple families grieving. In a video…...

22+ hour, 31+ min ago  (112+ words) JACKSON "The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 74-year-old man. Police said Mitchell Cooley was last seen June 29 after leaving his residence on Myrtlewood Drive sometime between 7 p. m. and 6 p. m. the following day. Cooley is described…...

18+ hour, 20+ min ago  (172+ words) The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Biloxi Police Department and Gulfport Police Department near Treasure Bay Casino. MBI said Gulfport police officers were involved in a brief pursuit of a white van traveling at…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (315+ words) OXFORD " Oxford and John Kyle State Park are planning a full slate of patriotic events for Independence Day, with family activities, live music and fireworks celebrating both the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary. The festivities begin Friday, July 3, with…...

20+ hour, 46+ min ago  (116+ words) STARKVILLE "A 17-year-old has been charged after a shooting at a Starkville apartment complex. The Starkville Police Department said officers responded at 11: 46 p. m. Tuesday, June 30, to Chandler Park Apartments at 309 Reed Road for a reported shooting. Officers found a 20-year-old man…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago  (125+ words) JONES COUNTY "The Jones County Sheriff's Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that happened late Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said the crash happened on Maxey Road near the intersection of Ryan Drive. The victim, an…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (181+ words) LUCEDALE "A George County man has been arrested on multiple sexual battery charges, according to the George County Sheriff's Office. Investigators arrested 38-year-old John Paul Moore, of Lucedale, on June 29. The sheriff's office said Moore was charged with three counts…...