A proposal to repurpose two former casino hotels in northwest Mississippi to house unaccompanied migrant children has ignited controversy and opposition from local officials, including the county sheriff. The hotels, part of the former Harrah’s casino complex that closed in 2014, would potentially accommodate up to 2,000 children and teens if the plan moves forward. … Read more
Amid freezing temperatures in Jackson, Mississippi, thousands of residents experienced water shortages last week, as taps ran dry for almost 25% of the city’s water customers. The crisis was exacerbated by a surge in demand prompted by social media rumors about a potential water outage. Law enforcement agencies are now investigating whether the misinformation campaign … Read more
Residents of Jackson and Flowood, Mississippi, received a blow to their water supply as health officials issued a boil water advisory due to the detection of traces of E. coli bacteria. While the state health department raised concerns about potential contamination with human or animal waste, Ted Henifin, Jackson’s interim water manager, disputed the lab … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, a former mayoral candidate and school resource officer, Isaiah Thomas Hayes, 38, from Moss Point, Mississippi, has been arrested for allegedly committing three counts of sexual battery against a 17-year-old girl. The arrest, which took place on November 8, also includes one count of enticement of a child for … Read more