Morgan Howard

Morgan Howard has always had a passion for writing. She graduated from Belhaven University with a major in Electronic Communications and a minor in Sociology. She was born and raised in Tennessee and in her spare time she rescues animals in and around the Jackson metro area. She hopes to use her writing to help and advocate for those overlooked in the world.

Recent Articles by Morgan

Propeller blade broke, causing 2017 plane crash

Investigators with Fourth Marine Aircraft Wing released the report Wednesday into the July 10, 2017 crash.

Morgan Howard

Published December 6, 2018 at 8:01 AM

Child in south Mississippi dies from flu

The death happened in a child from south Mississippi with underlying health conditions.

Morgan Howard

Published December 5, 2018 at 12:09 PM

UMMC performs first ever dual heart and liver transplant

UMMC last month performing its first ever duel heart and liver transplant on a 48-year-old man from Alabama.

Morgan Howard

Published December 4, 2018 at 2:01 PM

MSDH reports first flu case of 2018-2019

Last year an estimated 80,000 adults nationwide died from the flu

Morgan Howard

Published December 4, 2018 at 9:55 AM

Man burns to death after crashing carjacked car into gas station pump, shooting in air

The car had been reported carjacked from a different jurisdiction earlier today.

Morgan Howard

Published December 1, 2018 at 3:34 PM

Seven nooses, signs found at Mississippi State Capitol

Early Monday morning, two nooses were found at the Capitol. According to the Associated Press, five more have been found since. The nooses and signs, referring to the state’s history of lynchings, were found one day before the U.S. Senate runoff between Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike

Morgan Howard

Published November 26, 2018 at 3:17 PM

Man escapes custody after stealing MHP patrol car during arrest

According to MHP, they conducted a traffic stop at US49 in Simpson County.

Morgan Howard and David Kenney

Published November 21, 2018 at 9:41 AM

Jackson Diocese tied to priest who lied about cancer in scam to raise money

According to federal investigators, there is probable cause to show that a Starkville priest fraudulently received donations by lying and telling people he had cancer. His diocese knew about this and tried to cover it up while he raised money.

Morgan Howard

Published November 13, 2018 at 1:33 PM

VIDEO: Governor Phil Bryant defends Cindy Hyde Smith after public hanging comment

Cindy Hyde-Smith is standing by her statement released Sunday regarding her comments about a public hanging made earlier this month while on the campaign trail.

Morgan Howard and Mary Grace Eppes

Published November 12, 2018 at 12:53 PM

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Father in custody after baby abducted from Georgia found at Pearl hotel

According to the hotel staff and hotel owner at the Ramada Inn off Airport Road, the staff suspected suspicious activity when a man and baby checked in.

Morgan Howard

Published November 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Alex Deaton sentenced in death of Neshoba County woman

Deaton has already pleaded guilty to most of his other charges, which will have him locked up for the rest of his life.

Morgan Howard

Published November 2, 2018 at 10:52 AM

Statewide tornado drill happening at 9:15 a.m.

A statewide tornado drill will happen at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Morgan Howard

Published October 24, 2018 at 6:55 AM

MS Department of Corrections issues statewide lockdown

This lockdown affects all state-run and privately managed institutions in the MS Dept. of Corrections system and regional jails, except for two areas.

Morgan Howard

Published October 22, 2018 at 12:57 PM

Gov. Bryant appoints MS lottery corporation board of directors; Source: Governor's Office

Morgan Howard

Published October 19, 2018 at 10:01 AM

JPS superintendent appeals decision to suspend Forest Hill band

According to social media reports, the band director Demetri Jones was fired from his position.

Morgan Howard

Published October 16, 2018 at 11:27 AM

Flu shots for children now available at all county health departments

The season flu shot is recommended for anyone age 6 months and up to prevent the flu.

Morgan Howard

Published October 15, 2018 at 12:54 PM

JSU’s President’s Inauguration Celebration Dinner raises $305K for scholarships

$305,000 was raised for scholarships at President William B. Bynum Jr.'s Inauguration Celebration Dinner Thursday night for Jackson State University. World renowned gospel artist Marvin Sapp performed at the dinner.