Suspect arrested, victim identified in shooting at Cooper Road Valero
An arrest has been made in another weekend shooting at a gas station in Jackson. Jackson police tell WLBT that Corinthian Roberson, 25, has been arrested and charged with murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle after he allegedly shot Brianna Winters in the neck as she sat in her car at the Valero on […]
City of Jackson opens cooling centers in summer heat
According to WLBT, the City of Jackson has opened several cooling centers in the face of “extreme heat” this week. The cooling centers are for seniors 60 years old and above. They will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Their locations are: Champion Community Center, 1355 Hattiesburg St. (601-960-1918) Tougaloo […]
Hancock County officials seek man accused of domestic violence
Deputies in Hancock County are looking for a man on several felony charges, and they say he’s armed and dangerous. Nicholas Shiyou, AKA “Josh Shiyou,” is wanted for aggravated assault, domestic violence, and kidnapping, and investigators tell WLOX that Shiyou’s ex-girlfriend says he held her hostage for three days in May. Officials say Shiyou held […]
Pickle fest brings fun to more than 4,000 pickle enthusiasts
By Elijah Mangum, Darkhorse Press On Assignment Over 4,000 Pickle lovers flocked to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum for the third annual Pickle Fest on Saturday. Around 80 vendors were spread across the 40 acre museum. Kids could enjoy five inflatables and a dunking booth. There were also pickle eating and packing competitions. The […]
Oxford man arrested after disturbance in a business
On June 5th the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Heritage Drive for a man causing a disturbance in a business. After investigation, officers discovered that the man, later identified as Sean Griffin, 41, of Myrtle, was a convicted felon in possession of weapons. Griffin was taken into custody without incident […]
Monday Weather: Heat Advisory!
We will be under a Heat Advisory from 10AM to 8PM, with Heat Index Values between 105 and 110. Highs today mid to upper 90s, with Lows in the mid-70s. A couple stray showers could pop up today, but mainly skies will be clear. Please be cautious with outdoor activity, and stay hydrated! ************* Darkhorse […]
Jackson: Alleged shooter who killed 5-year-old Mariyah Lacey is in custody
Jackson police have arrested a man accused in a shooting that killed a 5-year-old. Investigators captured 25-year-old Robert Jackson early Monday morning in connection with the shooting death of 5-year-old Mariyah Lacey. This is a developing story.
5-year-old girl fatally shot at Jackson gas station
A 5-year old girl was fatally shot at a Jackson gas station on Sunday night. Jackson Police said in a press release that they are searching for Robert Dewayne Jackson in the murder of 5-year-old Mariyah Lacey. TV reports indicate that Jackson allegedly was involved in a domestic dispute with Mariyah’s mother at the Jasco […]