Puerto Rico introduces bill seeking statehood
Puerto Rico’s non-voting representative in Congress is introducing a bill that seeks to make the U.S. territory a state by 2021
Archives: 2018
Woman facing charges over 32 Oxycontin pills
A North Mississippi Narcotics Agent and Chickasaw County deputy found 32 Oxycontin pills inside Bradberry’s car that was parked at the courthouse in Houston.
Itawamba County School District names new superintendent
He will officially take over on July 1.
Sea lice reported on Florida beach
Sea lice — microscopic pests that cause rashes underneath bathing suits — have been reported along beaches in the Pensacola area. Florida Department of Public Health The warm sunny weather has many flocking to the beach, but as the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, officials in Florida are warning beachgoers of an unpleasant organism lurking in the water along…
Car veers into guard rails, no injuries for driver
A black Toyota Camry veered off the road and skid along the guard rails. First responders were on the scene, but the driver refused medical attention.
Hot Thursday, Sct’d Storms Friday
Hot and humid air rolls along
Questions surround insurance after OCH announces affiliation
The new affiliation with UMMC will have no effect on OCH’s current relationship with the insurance company.
Trump says Justice Kennedy’s replacement will come from list of 25
Mr. Trump released a list of potential nominees after securing the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.
NASA’s new space telescope delayed again as costs rise
“It will be worth the wait,” Zurbuchen promised.
Joe Jackson, father of Michael and Janet Jackson, dead at 89
Joe Jackson is survived by his wife, Katherine Jackson, his ten living children and his grandchildren.
New video shows slain Bronx teen tried to hide in deli before attack
New surveillance video shows 15-year-old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz trying to hide behind a deli counter before the attack.
Mississippi rises a bit in annual child well-being ranking
Mississippi still struggles with 30 percent of children living in poverty.
Strong support at home powers Guest’s congressional campaign
Support from Rankin County turned what would have been a comfortable victory for the 48-year-old Guest into a blowout over runoff opponent Whit Hughes.
6-year-old with lemonade stand raises $13,000 to help separated families
After learning about separated migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, one 6-year-old boy from Atlanta wanted his family to help. His suggestion? A lemonade stand. Courtesty of Shannon Cofrin Gaggero After learning about separated migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, one 6-year-old boy from Atlanta wanted his family to help. His suggestion? Setting up a lemonade stand for a…
Arrests made in alleged Prentiss, Union County burglary ring
Most of the stolen property was recovered during the arrest of two of the suspects.
Controlled burn sparked quick-moving blaze that destroyed 36 homes
The fire burned more than 800 acres and officials said they were suspending the practice of control burns statewide while they investigate what happened
Columbus teen recovering, police questioning a suspect
The victim was taken to a Jackson hospital for more specialized treatment but is expected to recover. The teen was shot with a small caliber handgun.
NASA shares photo of blue sand dune on Mars
A new image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a big sand dune on Mars that appears to be turquoise when enhanced NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizon The Red Planet has the blues — blue sand, that is. NASA has shared photos taken by its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter that show turquoise-colored sand dunes on the surface of Mars. “This particular dune,…
Oklahoma voters approve medical marijuana despite bitter opposition
Oklahoma voters on Tuesday backed the medicinal use of marijuana, overcoming a late opposition campaign
Red Hen owner who ousted Sarah Sanders resigns from business group
CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ reports that Red Hen co-owner Stephanie Wilkinson resigned Tuesday as executive director of Main Street Lexington, an organization focused on economic growth in the community.
Boy with Michael Jackson dance moves gets “thrilling” gift
12-year-old Javon Dendy went viral last week when a Greenville police officer shared a video of his Michael Jackson dance moves.
Leaked video offers unfiltered look inside facility for separated children
The government will not let news cameras inside the shelters and instead releases images they want us to see.
Park where camping dad was mysteriously killed has recent history of gunfire
The Southern California campground where Tristan Beaudette was mysteriously killed is now closed indefinitely.
Pa. officer who fatally shot unarmed teen charged with criminal homicide
According to court records, a charge of criminal homicide has been filed against East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld.