Flowood man charged in fatal police chase crash that killed Postal Service worker
Authorities have confirmed that a postal worker was killed when his truck was hit earlier today when a man ran from Pearl police. Brandon Andrews, age 20, has been taken into custody and charged with multiple charges in connection with the chase and fatal crash. Pearl officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the […]
Tupelo woman arrested, charged with stabbing man at Walmart
A woman was arrested in Tupelo after police say she stabbed a man at WalMart. Police say last week they were called to the Walmart on South Gloster for a stabbing. The victim was a man and he was taken to the emergency room at North Mississippi Medical Center for care. Officers located the scene […]
Union man charged in fatal 5-car crash that claimed the life of a 5-year-old
A Union man has been charged with DUI causing death in connection with a five-car wreck that left a 5-year-old dead. Hattiesburg police say Marty Leach, 30, of Union, was arrested after the crash that took place Wednesday in the Eastbound lanes of U.S. 98, near Cross Creek Parkway just after 9 p.m. Leach was […]
Pedestrian killed on Highway 16 in Madison County
A pedestrian has died as a result of being hit by a vehicle Wednesday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says around 4:44 a.m. Wednesday, troopers received a call to Highway 16 near Wiggins Road in Madison County. When they arrived, they found that the crash involved a pedestrian. Authorities said a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado driven by […]
Fatal Jackson County crash leaves one dead
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Jackson County. On Wednesday around 1:30 a.m., troopers responded to a fatal crash on Highway 613. A 2014 Hyundai Elantra driven by Zachary Salisbury, 32, of Pascagoula, was traveling south on Highway 613. Authorities say it left the roadway and overturned. Zachary Salisbury received fatal injuries […]
Three arrested for fraud in Yalobusha County
Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Coffeeville School District Superintendent Vivian Robinson and co-conspirators Melissa Nance and Tammy Briggs have been arrested on charges of fraudulent statements/representations, conspiracy, and obtaining an object of value with intent to defraud. The trio is accused of creating a business for educational consulting. Robinson authorized payments to the […]
Op-Ed: Veterans need access to healthcare
By T.C. Rollins Mississippi is known for many great things. It is home to acclaimed writers, entertainers, and athletes; Southern food and hospitality; and the birthplace of America’s music – the blues, country and rock and roll. However, what makes me most proud of the Magnolia State is how we treat our veterans and […]
Thursday: Continued heat dangers + scattered storms
ALERT: Continued heat and humidity will combine for more dangerous heat stress through this weekend. Heat indices will likely exceed 110 degrees in the west. Heat stroke and exhaustion will be likely with prolonged outdoor activity. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outdoors. We will also see rain and some storms today, with […]