Coahoma County firefighters extinguish tractor fire
A tractor fire had Coahoma County firefighters working hard on Wednesday. According to the Coahoma County Fire Department Facebook page, CCFD Engine 1 was dispatched to the area of McWilliams road for a tractor fire today. Units arrived on the scene to find the tractor on fire in the field, fully involved. It was still […]
Pike County authorities investigate Sunday wreck, fight, shooting
Authorities are looking into a Sunday incident in Pike County in which a man apparently caused a multiple-vehicle wreck and then was shot. A Wednesday release from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department says that around 4:41 p.m. Sunday, police received a call of several vehicles involved in an accident on Highway 98 East near the […]
With temperatures dropping, fire safety is more important than ever
In 2020, dozens of people were displaced when the Hilltop Inn on the I-55 Frontage Road in Jackson burned in a blaze that started with a faulty space heater. Resident Veranda Cole told reporters that she woke up to a wall of fire, rising from the heater, and she knew she had to get out. […]
UPDATE: Jones County ‘Vending Machine Bandit’ identified, but paints vehicle to avoid suspicion
A little more than a week ago we brought you the story of the “Vending Machine Bandit” that allegedly stole from a snack machine at a local Jones County College. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department released more information today, identifying the prime suspect in that vending machine break-in at Southeasten Baptist College and a coin […]
Man wanted in connection with burglary of Forrest County business
Authorities in Forrest County are looking for the public’s help to identify a man seen on camera, believed to be connected to a local burglary. A release from Forrest County says around 2 a.m. Monday morning, police believe the man in the photo burglarized the Ice House at the Circle K located on Highway 49 […]
Hattiesburg police seek public’s help in locating missing man
Hattiesburg police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a man who was last seen Saturday. Tony Hinton, 51, of Hattiesburg, was last seen in the 3500 block of Hardy Street, according to the Hattiesburg Police Department’s Facebook page. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with writing on it, dark colored […]
Panola County deputies investigating body found near abandoned vehicle
A body found in a field in Panola County is the subject of a death investigation as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Panolian. Police said the body was found in a field off Aldridge Road just east of the I-55 exit at Pope. So far Sheriff Shane Phelps has not released a lot of […]
Wednesday weather: chance of strong storms this afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, some severe, will move across the area this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. ***Severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening as a strong storm system moves through the area. Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes will be possible especially along the Highway 84 corridor. Strong winds […]