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JACKSON – President Barack Obama has signed a bill designating the new FBI building in Jackson the “James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner and Roy K. Moore Federal Building.” House Bill Number 3562 requesting the designation […]

News Briefs From Across The State Event begins at 9 a.m. For the last four years, Congressman Bennie Thompson has stepped up his efforts to provide economic and academic opportunities for the future leaders of […]

JACKSON – A Raymond man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges in court, Attorney General Jim Hood said. Charles R. Hays, 62, entered his plea before […]

JACKSON – A Montana man will serve 26 months in jail after being sentenced in federal court on drug charges as well as state charges for failing to pay child support. Robert Earl Reed, 35, […]

JACKSON – A man accused of stabbing a Jackson nurse 17 times before robbing her and stealing her car, in 2008, will stand trial for her murder. After undergoing a mental evaluation, William Roy Jones, […]

News Briefs From Across The State Victim failed to yield the right of way Lee County officials are investigating a three-car accident that left a Ripley man dead. Authorities said 45-year old Brian Chris Allen […]

JACKSON – The sister of a caregiver – now jailed for exploitation and charges of manslaughter – has also been arrested and charged with exploiting a vulnerable patient in her care. Elviolet Brooks, 28, of […]

JACKSON – In an effort to get unwanted prescription drugs off the streets and out of homes where they can be a potential danger to small children, teens or pets, the Mississippi Department of Environmental […]

JACKSON – A Benton County jury has found a county supervisor guilty of committing voter fraud, Attorney General Jim Hood said. Tate King, a supervisor in Benton County, was found guilty of one count of […]