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Dalton Keith Wages, 21, received a 45-year sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter, assault on a police officer, and witness intimidation in Pontotoc County.

Prentiss County law enforcement officers participated in a joint firearms qualification session with Booneville and Baldwyn police departments.

The state reports record-high employment and increased investment, highlighting successful economic development.

Mississippi’s job market is thriving, with the state reaching an all-time high. An additional 376 jobs are coming to Alcorn County, officials announced.

Investigators Torie Jumper and Aaron Stolz donated blood at a mobile blood drive in Booneville, where officers from Corinth were also present.

White-tailed deer in the Southeastern United States consume more than 400 different plant species, adapting their diet based on seasonal availability, according to wildlife experts.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is actively managing public and private lands to improve habitat and boost bobwhite quail populations.

The Booneville Water & Sewer Department will close a section of South General Collins Drive today for sewer line repairs, with work expected to last several days.

Citizens in Booneville can now view the city’s updated ordinances through a new online platform provided by Municode.

Michael Johnson, who averaged 10 points per game as a sophomore, has transferred to Clark Atlanta University, where he will continue his basketball career.