Mississippi’s Longest Serving Executive Director of MDWFP Retires
Dr. Sam Polles, the longest-serving Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), is retiring after 29 years, July 1992 to February, 2022. MDWFP is one of a very few agencies that touches the lives of citizens across this state every single day. Whether it be through out State Park System, […]
Jackson PD seeks help locating suspect in active carjacking investigation
The Jackson Police Department is actively searching for Keshun Chambers for carjacking. Mr. Chambers is a 19 year old Black male, approximately 5’6” and 140lbs. If you know of Chambers’ whereabouts, please get in touch with the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crimestoppers at 601-355-TIPS if you would like to remain anonymous.
Hattiesburg teen arrested for weekend kidnapping, carjacking, eluding cops
On Saturday, January 29, Hattiesburg Police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 3800 block of Hardy Street around 11 p.m. When officers arrived, they were informed by two females that a male with a handgun had approached them sitting in their vehicle in the 3800 block of West 4th Street, and forced […]
Brandon man killed in fatal crash identified
A man is dead and another is in jail charged with felony DUI in a Saturday crash between two passenger vehicles and a motorcycle. According to Brandon Police Department, just before 9 p.m. Saturday night, a 911 call came in about an accident with injuries on Burnham Road near Chalet Strasse. When officers arrived, they […]
Disgruntled employee allegedly fires gun in Sal & Mookie’s in Jackson
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post by Jeff Good, the owner of Sal & Mookie’s, the man who allegedly fired shots into the restaurant Monday morning is a former employee. Good said the man went into the restaurant through the back door and fired shots and broke two windows with his gun. After that, he […]
Marshall Co investigation into shooting death of 13-year-old girl
A reward is being offered for information after a Marshall County teen died of a gunshot wound on Saturday night. According to Marshall County coroner James Anderson, the 13-year-old was shot on Embry Road in Byhalia, Mississippi. Law enforcement was notified by the hospital after the girl was found to have a gunshot wound to […]
Jackson hotel burns in fire, water pressure issues plague firefighters
The former Ramada Southwest Hotel and Conference Center on Ellis Avenue burned overnight. According to Jackson FD Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon, firefighters were called to the scene around 11:00 p.m. JFD called in other agencies, including Raymond Fire Department, to bring water and help fight the fire, as water hydrants near the hotel had […]
Monday weather: cool start to a warm day
This morning we’ll start out in the 30s, but will be warming up with some sunshine throughout the day. High temperatures reach the upper 60s into low 70s around the region. Skies should remain mostly sunny. Overnight the low temperatures will drop down to the 30s again.