Mississippi

Malik Huddleston, 21, was taken into custody on charges including aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting on Kirksey Circle.

Justin Powell, listed on Mississippi’s most-wanted list, has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on drug charges.

Michael Leroy Mace, 44, received a 12-year sentence after pleading guilty to fondling charges in Booneville, Mississippi.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of frigid conditions this weekend, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures dropping into the single digits and teens.

Temperatures are expected to rise to about 60 degrees before dropping sharply later this week, leading to below-normal conditions by the weekend.

Forecasters say the upcoming system is unlikely to cause significant snowfall, with less than half an inch expected in affected areas.

A cold front will increase the likelihood of rain Wednesday, prompting residents to carry umbrellas.

The Office of the State Auditor is accepting applications for summer internships in its Government Accountability Division in Jackson. Applicants must submit materials by Jan. 31.

Participants can now register for the 2026 Mississippi Partners in Preparedness Conference, scheduled for March 3-6 at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi.