News

Man found guilty of sexual assault of a minor

A Lowndes County jury has convicted a man of sexual assault of a minor. Court officials say the verdict was handed down Thursday against Benny Shelton. Authorities say the incident happened at a church summer camp in 2008 with a 17-year-old.
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News

2 dead in Fourth of July shooting

News Briefs From Across The State By Monica Land Man and woman found dead in backyard While many details are being withheld pending an investigation, Hattiesburg police have confirmed that two people are dead following […]

Business

Worker dies at Omega Protein plant

By Monica Land MOSS POINT – Authorities have confirmed that a 24-year-old man died while working at Jackson County seafood plant, but they’re not releasing how. Jackson County Coroner Vicki Broadus said Christopher Herbert died at […]