Sheriff Eddie Scott said events like this are important because, “We’re not effective if we’re not a part of the community.”
The 15 year old’s death is still under investigation, as the community rallies around the family in their time of need.
The Meagan’s Legacy nonprofit educates on the dangers of impaired driving, and gives scholarships to young people.
A Tupelo man is facing charges for allegedly biting two police officers.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Booneville man who has been missing since Sunday, August 10.
The death of a Lowndes County inmate is under investigation.
Law enforcement say the leader of the drug trafficking organization used a pill-presser to distribute the drugs.
The 15th marker on the Elvis Driving Tour sits right outside Relics Antique Marketplace.
The Choctaw County town elected a new mayor one month ago. Now, it appears Mayor Lauren Carson wants to bring in another police chief.
A disturbing video from Caledonia is going viral and raising questions about how a juvenile assault case is being handled.
A Columbus City Prosecutor has been sentenced to jail time and a fine on a Contempt of Court charge.
Mississippi State University is celebrating its new residence hall, Azalea Hall.
Law enforcement is warning about scammers demanding money over the phone.
Christopher Sullivan was charged with three counts of sexual battery of a child and one count of sexual battery.
An area school is forming a powerful partnership to help jump-start student interest in science and technology.
State health leaders are reporting the first West Nile Virus death this year.
On this week’s segment of Around the Area, Allie is in Memphis with wrestlers Big John Dalton and King Cobra and Tupelo Supershow Organizer Murray Collum to talk about Wrestling for St. Jude.
This January, New Hope becomes the first school in Mississippi to compete in all three categories at the Varsity Spirit National School Spirit Championships. The competition will take place at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
A prestigious badge is pinned on a Chickasaw County man who was injured in Iraq during his time in the Marines.
Finance professor says increasing tariffs from U.S. Government and pending trade agreements are some factors that “have led to a lot of uncertainty.”
Johnathan Hendrix was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was just 23. His family says at 30 years old, Johnathan now struggles to find a balance.
Mayor Scott Boman says this was a much-needed improvement, as many of the streets haven’t been re-paved in 20 to 30 years, while others had never been re-paved.
The State Auditor’s office is putting cities and towns on notice to get their audits completed.
The Boil Water Notice in effect for customers of the Shuqualak Butler Water Association has been lifted.