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Natchez industry to close doors next week

NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) - A Natchez industry will shut-down operations at its plant near the Natchez-Adams County Port. The Natchez Democrat reports Mississippi River Pulp - formerly Mississippi River Corporation - will close down its recycled fiber mill effective Oct.…

Scoring error halts graduations

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A scoring error on an exit test has prevented five Mississippi high school students from graduating, and another 121 students were affected. And now the testing company responsible for the error is paying up. The Clarion-Ledger…

Weakley Co. Attempted Murder Suspects Appear in Court

This video is no longer available. DRESDEN, Tenn. - Two Weakley County attempted murder suspects were in court, Wednesday, accused of being involved in a shooting that sent a man to the hospital earlier this month. Both Amber Plunk, 27,…

Fourth Person Arrested in Dyer County for TennCare Fraud

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn.- An undercover operation in Dyer County in connection with TennCare fraud saw a fourth person charged. Investigators said Misty Marie Buckner, 31, of Dyersburg was charged with fraud and the sale…

Man With Prosthetic Limb Rides for Charity

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Brent Lambert, founder of Birth Choice in Jackson, has a prosthetic leg; but he has not let it stop him from riding his bike for a cause. His goal is to ride…

FDA Issues Warning after Energy Drink Linked to Deaths

This video is no longer available. A new investigation by the FDA suggests that a popular energy drink could be linked to deaths across the country. A mother of a 14 year old Maryland girl is suing Monster Corporation in…

Man Arrested after Barricading Himself Inside Home

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A man was arrested in Madison County after a stand-off with sheriff‘s deputies. According to Sheriff David Woolfork, deputies were trying to serve a criminal subpoena on a woman who…

Woman Wanted for Using Forged Check

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A woman is wanted for allegedly using a forged check to try and steal money from another person‘s bank account. According to Jackson police, the victim, who is from Illinois, noticed…

Bolivar Teacher Arrested for DUI and Drug Possession

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn.- Police have arrested and charged Bolivar Central High School Teacher, Braden Kessler, with driving under the influence, marijuana possession, and intent to distribute Xanex. The charges have Bolivar parents concerned. "He should…

Suspected Cell Phone Thief Sought by Police

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police are seeking the public‘s help in finding a shoplifting suspect. Investigators said the man in the surveillance photos entered the Walmart store in North Jackson and stole several cell…

Rugby Team Suspended for Hazing Allegations

Eastern Kentucky University officials have suspended the club rugby team after hazing allegations. Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Mike Reagle says the suspension means more than not playing games. The team cannot meet, practice, have parties or do anything…

MS Reports First Flu Case

The Mississippi Department of Health has confirmed the state's first two flu cases of the season. The department says in a news release that flu was found in samples from patients in Harrison and Lamar counties. The statement doesn't say…

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