Accidental shooting in Clinton Chick-fil-A drive thru
Clinton Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening at the Chick-fil-A restaurant on U.S. 80. A driver sitting in the drive-thru line was shot by a passenger in the back seat of the same vehicle. There were four people in the car at the time. The driver jumped out to look at his […]
18-year-old in critical condition after being shot near Westchester Drive in Jackson
An 18-year-old is in critical condition after being shot multiple times at an unknown address near Westchester Drive. The incident occurred around 7:45 Friday night. According to JPD Spokesman Sam Brown, the victim jumped a fence after being shot, and ended up at a home in the 3600 block of Westchester. The teen was rushed […]
Man who faked his own death now facing federal charges
A man who allegedly faked his own death in 2018 to avoid rape charges in Jackson County is now facing new federal charges. Jacob Blair Scott, 43, is wanted for allegedly faking his own death to avoid prosecution. The latest indictment, which was filed Jan. 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District […]
See the trailer for Bruce Willis’ “A Day to Die,” set in Jackson
A trailer has been released which features Bruce Willis and Jackson. The upcoming film A Day to Die, which stars Bruce Willis as Jackson’s police chief, was filmed in Downtown Jackson in April 2021. The $5 million movie is about a bank heist in the capitol city. Action-Flix.com describes the movie like this: “Ex-military ops […]
Woman arrested after she allegedly shot at a man’s car in Tupelo
A woman was arrested in Tupelo after police say she shot at a vehicle. On December 30, police got a call from a complainant about a shooting that had happened earlier. There were no injuries, but the victim said his car had been shot at on Christmas Eve as it sat on Modeannia Street. Police […]
Five indicted in case of slain Quitman County couple, 2 more in connection with suspect
Since day one, the families of Will Polk and April Jones have asked for justice for their lost loved ones, allegedly kidnapped and dismembered in the Mississippi delta. This week, the wheel cranked a little farther down that Quitman County road toward a resolution of sorts for those who loved them. Jones and Polk went […]
Howard Miller WMA closed February 5-6 to waterfowl hunting
Howard Miller Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be closed to waterfowl hunting during the youth, veterans, and active military waterfowl days on February 5-6, 2022. On February 2, MDWFP learned of inadvertent baiting activity on and proximate to the WMA. Therefore, per federal regulations related to baiting waterfowl, the WMA must be closed to hunting. […]
All new Dixie National “Rodeo Days” Expo set for Feb. 16-19
There is something new at the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo this year! The Dixie National Rodeo Days Expo is a celebration of all things Mississippi, agriculture and Rodeo. It will be in the Mississippi Trade Mart February 16-19, this expo will bring an enhanced experience to the Dixie National Rodeo performances. Admission is […]
Friday Weather: cloudy and cold
Some light rain in the SE will clear up this morning, but the clouds will stick around most of the day. Temperatures will range from mid to upper 30s to lower 40s throughout the day. Overnight the temperature will fall into the 20s. Watch your Four P’s tonight: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes. * Darkhorse […]
Jackson: Man found shot to death in his vehicle Friday AM
JPD is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Friday morning. According to police, Johnathan White, 40, was found shot several times in his car on Flowers Drive, near the intersection of Raymond and McDowell Road. Police are reportedly speaking to several persons of interest. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to call […]