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Mississippi governor requests federal disaster aid after winter storm

Mississippi officials said they have requested federal disaster assistance after a winter weather event that affected the state from Jan.

Conservative accuses Hosemann, DeBar of killing GOP education priority

Politics

February 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Conservative accuses Hosemann, DeBar of killing GOP education priority

A critic in a Facebook post on Monday said longtime opposition to liberal policies and the Mississippi Democratic Party led

Crime Stoppers, sheriff seek arrest of Ricky Ray Williams Jr.

Local

February 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Crime Stoppers, sheriff seek arrest of Ricky Ray Williams Jr.

Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department are asking the public for help apprehending Ricky Ray

Funeral set for Lee County deputy in Tupelo

Local

February 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Funeral set for Lee County deputy in Tupelo

Funeral services for Deputy Rick Haggard will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at West Jackson Street Baptist Church in

Gulfport Police deputy chief retires after 30-year career

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February 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Gulfport Police deputy chief retires after 30-year career

The Gulfport Police Department announced that Deputy Chief Heather Dailey has retired after more than 30 years in law enforcement,

Rankin County Sheriff's Department seeks 911 telecommunicators in Brandon

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February 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Rankin County Sheriff’s Department seeks 911 telecommunicators in Brandon

The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Brandon, Mississippi, is seeking both certified and uncertified 911 telecommunicators, the department said in

Jackson Police outline robbery and homicide detectives' duties

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February 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Jackson Police outline robbery and homicide detectives’ duties

Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post that its Robbery/Homicide detectives investigate suspicious deaths and collect and evaluate evidence