Author: Jon R Myers

A man was arrested during a check point in Prentiss County on February 24, 2026, on multiple charges including drug possession and warrants, authorities say.

Maurice Miller, 46, was detained during a March 14 checkpoint, facing charges of drug possession and a suspended license, authorities say.

A Prentiss County deputy detained a man for meth possession and an outstanding warrant, setting his bond at $5,000. The case will go before a grand jury.

The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has released proposed hunting season dates and regulations for public review and feedback.

Participants are encouraged to share photos of their safe places to promote weather safety on April 8. The event aims to raise awareness about preparedness during extreme weather.

Temperatures will stay above normal through Saturday, with chances of showers and thunderstorms along a cold front. Cooler weather is expected Sunday through Tuesday.

A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is expected Saturday afternoon and evening in North Mississippi along a cold front, with damaging winds as the primary threat.

The library will remain open late from April 27 to 29 to help students prepare for final exams, officials say.

The North East Mississippi Community College will host the Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair on April 9, featuring projects from students across the state.

Mississippi lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would classify illegal immigration as a state crime, aiming to boost law enforcement cooperation with ICE and reduce taxpayer costs.