MSU professor wins USDA grant to examine economic questions surrounding conservation easements
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Understanding how land use limitations imposed by conservation easements impact landowners and the public is the topic of new research by a Mississippi State professor in the College of Forest Resources. George L. Switzer Professor of Forestry Changyou “Edwin” Sun is receiving a $600,000 grant award from the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, the […]
Canton Man Found Guilty at Trial for being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced today that Elbert George Robinson was found guilty after a jury trial in Madison County Circuit Court of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. On April 2, 2021, an officer with the Madison Police Department made a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by […]
Clinton Man Sentenced to over Nine Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth
A Clinton man was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. United States Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement. Derrick Lewis a/k/a “Rat Boy,” 42, was sentenced to serve 110 months in federal […]
Jones County Arrests Over 200 from “Most Wanted” List
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department has now made 201 arrests from their “Most Wanted”, listed on the department’s website. Since the department’s website went live on March 5, 2020, arrests from the list surpassed the 200 mark with two individuals arrested this week. “We have been very diligent in seeking out those individuals who are […]
Oxford Man Charged with Aggravated Stalking
On November 11th, 2021, the Oxford Police Department was dispatched to a gas station in the 2000 block of University Avenue for a disturbance. After investigation, it was revealed that Lyndon Mosley, 26, of Pope, MS, pulled a weapon on an individual at one of the gas pumps. Mosley was charged with Aggravated Stalking on […]
MISS DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS AT THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE
Commissioner Sean Tindell announced today several new hires and promotions at the State Medical Examiner’s Office, including the appointment of Dr. Staci Turner to Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Turner previously served as the Interim Chief Medical Examiner. Prior to joining the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Dr. Turner served as the Regional Deputy Chief Medical […]
Civil Rights Activist Dr. James Meredith Speaks in Gulfport on Faith, Values, and Goals for the State
Dr. James Meredith has done his part to change our world. But in his world, Mississippi is the center of the Universe. “If we can do something to make a change in Mississippi… we can take that, and change things everywhere,” he said to the people at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Gulfport Campus […]
Police pursuit of possible homicide suspects ends in Rankin County Thursday night
Two people are behind bars after a chase involving Jackson Police Department and what were believed to be two murder suspects crossed over from Jackson into Rankin County on Thursday night. According to Rankin County Sheriff’s Department’s Paul Holley, Jackson Police Department contacted Rankin County agencies and advised that they were chasing two homicide suspects […]
Friday Weather: Sunny and Dry
Sunny and drier weather can be expected across the area today. High temps in the upper 50s. Overnight lows dip into the 30s during tonight’s full moon. From the National Weather Service: The combination of very low humidity and areas of dry vegetation will lead to limited fire danger conditions today. Extra caution is advised […]