Beware of first-responder charity scams

Clarion Ledger, March 19, 2018 For full article by Bill Moak, CLICK HERE At a time when many of us are compelled to donate, crooks see times of tragedy as a chance to rip you off. But there are a few things to remember to make sure your donation goes to the right...

Former Alabama All-American becomes Mississippi Highway Patrolman

Former Alabama All-American De’Quan Menzie said training to become a Highway Patrolman was tougher than training for the NFL. Menzie was one of the 57 graduating members of the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Trooper School Class 62, which held its...

Trivia: Tornado devastation in MS

On Thursday, 3 Mar 1966 at about 1600 hours the Candlestick Park tornado, one of the most devastating tornadoes in Mississippi history occurred. It was named after a shopping center in south Jackson which was totally destroyed by the tornado. One of only two...

Trivia: Mississippi’s gas chamber

On Thursday, 3 Mar 1955 Gerald Albert Gallego became first man to die in Mississippi’s new gas chamber. He and Minor Sorber were the subject of the largest manhunt in Mississippi history after escaping from the Hinds County jail. Jailer J. C. Landrum was...