Republican Senator Chad McMahan says getting tougher on crime is his top goal for the upcoming session
Mississippi lawmakers are heading to Jackson next week for their annual legislative session, and a Republican Senator from Northeast Mississippi says there will be some key issues to work on.
Aberdeen native is set to fill seat of MS House of Representatives
Democrat Justin Crosby defeated Republican incumbent Jon Lancaster in a special election to represent District 22 in November.
Bond set at $1 million for a man accused of murder in Choctaw Co.
Bond has been set at a million dollars for an Attala County man accused of Murder.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work and where the money would go.
CBS News reports that a proposed billionaire wealth tax in California is sparking debate over whether the measure, if passed, would lead to more harm than good if ultrawealthy residents in the state flee to other locales.
Ohio police seek suspect after dentist and his wife found shot to death at home
According to CBS, police in Columbus, Ohio, are asking for the public's help as they search for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a dentist and his wife on the city's Near East Side.
Stefon Diggs, Patriots star receiver, says it's been "a very emotional time" in wake of criminal charges
CBS News reports that Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots' star wide receiver, spoke to the media for the first time on Friday since it was revealed he is facing criminal charges stemming from a Dec. 2 incident with a personal chef in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Trump says if Iran "kills peaceful protesters," the U.S. will "come to their rescue"
Sources from CBS say President Trump warned Friday in a social media post that if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue."
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking, avoids question on dock strike
According to CBS, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he is open to talks with the United States on drug trafficking, oil and migration issues amid weeks of an escalating pressure campaign by the Trump administration.
MHP provides totals from previous New Year's holiday
The Mississippi Highway Patrol did not respond to any fatal crashes over the New Year's Holiday Enforcement Period.
Baptist Memorial Hospital -Golden Triangle reports first baby born in 2026
Baptist Memorial Hospital -Golden Triangle has welcomed its first baby of the New Year.
Talking Warrior Water Association to conduct major repairs in the coming week
The Talking Warrior Water Association will be conducting major repairs for parts of Monday and Tuesday, which will require a short shut-off of water services.