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Caleb Jakwon King pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with no possibility of parole, according to court records.

Officers from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety joined the Special Olympics Mississippi torch run to support the event.

Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Turner has been honored as the 2025 Trooper of the Year by the Exchange Club of Jackson, recognizing his dedication and service.

A tornado warning remains in effect for Adams County, Mississippi, until 5 p.m. CDT, according to weather officials.

A tornado warning is in effect for Adams County, Mississippi, until 6:30 p.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service.

Mississippi spends a higher percentage of its education budget on administration compared to other southern states, while teachers face low pay and insufficient classroom supplies.

Northeast Community College President Richard Ford shares guidance for graduates and updates on campus news in the latest ‘Tiger Talk’ podcast.

Northeast Community College is now enrolling students for its new evening and weekend Practical Nursing program, designed for working adults and those with busy schedules.

Eddie and Becky Briggs, renowned for their skills in helice shooting, join the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast to discuss the sport.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks highlights Lake Jeff Davis near Prentiss as a prime fishing spot with improving bass fishing conditions.

A flood advisory remains in effect for parts of northeast Mississippi until 12:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has announced its May Employees of the Month, recognizing outstanding staff across various divisions.

Samuel Wheelington, a student at NorthEast Mississippi Community College Adult Education in Booneville, has earned his high school equivalency diploma.

Authorities remind the public that Cinco de Mayo celebrations should focus on tacos, not traffic stops, emphasizing the importance of sober driving.

State Auditor Shad White comments on the first sentencing in a welfare fraud scheme uncovered six years ago. Six more defendants are expected to be sentenced soon.

North East Mississippi Community College Adult Education program invites students to share stories about teachers who made a difference.

Sam James and Brian Morgan are recognized as graduates of the MCCLA Leadership Academy, hosted by the Mississippi Community College Foundation and Mississippi State University.

NEMCC congratulates its latest cohort of phlebotomy graduates during a pinning ceremony at Ripley campus.

Students at Northeast Mississippi Community College can enjoy free personal pan pizza tonight during campus events. The Tiger Food Truck is offering the treats at multiple locations.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks warns the public that Tippah County Lake is closed until further notice following damage from an ice storm.