Fentanyl traffickers in 2022 drug bust convicted, sentenced

Fredy Gutierrez, 42, of Victorville, CA; and Gabriel Manuel, 51, of Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico, were pulled over in Rankin County on Feb. 4, 2022, for a traffic violation. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start

The suspect in a 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre is going on trial before a jury that could decide whether he will face the death penalty in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Dates for 164th annual Mississippi State Fair announced

“We have been working very hard on the 164th State Fair,” said director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Michael Lasseter. “We have new attractions and great entertainment, which we will be announcing soon.” Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Memorial Day 2023: Everything you need to know about the day of remembrance

While Memorial Day has become the unofficial start of summer it is also a day of remembrance. The story behind the last Monday in May.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

What a police trainer and use of force expert thought of the Jackson police death videos

A police trainer and expert on use of force said actions JPD officers took prior to death of Murriel were excessive and avoidable, but not shocking.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Hattiesburg Gold Star family, Tupelo POW will be honored at national Memorial Day concert

Anthony Magee was killed in Iraq. Smitty Harris was a POW for eight years in Vietnam. Their stories will be told at a national Memorial Day concert.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Teen dies after being pulled out of the water at a Jersey Shore beach. Five others were rescued

A 15-year-old boy was pulled out of the water and later died after swimming at a New Jersey beach, a National Park Service spokesperson said. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

These women wanted a symbolic expression of self-love. So they married themselves

The practice is called sologamy. Its adherents may be on to something, one expert says. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Liz Cheney urges graduates not to compromise with the truth in commencement speech

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney implored new college graduates to not compromise when it comes to the truth at her alma mater. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Planning a summer vacation? Consider these Top 5 destinations

Summer is fast approaching. Consider these Top 5 summer destinations for your summer travels.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

11-year-old Mississippi boy who called 911 shot by responding officer: ‘Why did he shoot me?’

Aderrien Murry was shot in the chest while an Indianola Police Department officer was responding to a domestic disturbance call his home, police said.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Attorney demands firing after Mississippi 11-year-old shot by cop

A Mississippi police officer who shot and wounded an unarmed 11-year-old boy in the child’s home should be fired, the family’s attorney said.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Indiana World War II Navy veteran honored with drive-by parade

Nearly eight decades after returning home from World War II, a southern Indiana Navy veteran was once again celebrated as a hero. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the US is coming after their haul

A growing number of Capitol rioters are facing hefty fines on top of prison sentences at their sentencing hearings. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

From a band booster embezzlement scheme to JPD officers indicted and chickens on a major highway, here’s what you may have missed this week. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Redevelopment of old Madison Walgreens nearly complete. See what will be there

Former Walgreens gets new life, while area Backyard Burger locations close and another Chipotle is set to open. And there’s more.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Mississippi 11-year-old boy shot by cop

An 11-year-old boy shot by Mississippi police after he dialed 911 for help is recovering following his release from the hospital, his attorney said Thursday.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Honor Trail

Hundreds of people participated in the Trail of Honor held May 20 and 21 in Jackson. The event educates about America’s military history.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

MBI issues endangered child alert for 1-year-old

Nathanuel Sumner Jr. and Cayla Ross are believed to be in a tan Chevrolet Tahoe with an unknown tag traveling south on U.S. 49. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Texas high school postpones graduation after only 5 seniors meet requirements

A high school in rural Texas has postponed its graduation ceremony after an end-of-year review revealed only five of the school’s 33 seniors had met the requirements to graduate. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

Stray late day shower possible, highs reach mid-80s

16 WAPT’s Meteorologist Christana Kay has the latest forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi. Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

If the federal government defaults, tens of thousands of Mississippians will lose jobs

With the federal government just days away from a possible debt default, recent reports show just how devastating it would be for Mississippi.        Top Featured Tags: – Mississippi News Press Release Distribution Service

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