USM Professor Advocates Setting ‘SMART’ goals in the New Year
Eat healthier. Exercise more often. Stop smoking. Save money. Sound familiar? As another new year begins, many people are inclined to create a set of resolutions designed to improve their lives. New Year’s resolutions are as traditional as black-eyed peas and cabbage. But, as the calendar rolls over to 2024, are we setting realistic goals? […]
Boy Scouts honor Lemonis, Bianco with Distinguished Citizen award
The Natchez Trace Council of the Boy Scouts of America will jointly honor University of Mississippi Head Baseball Coach Mike Bianco and Mississippi State University Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis as winners of the Distinguished Citizen Award from the council at a reception and dinner at the Cadence Conference Center on Jan. 16 at 6 […]
Philadelphia man gets more than 12 years on meth conviction
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 12 years and two months in prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to court documents, Roger Devonta Stokes, 41, distributed more than 5 grams of methamphetamine in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in July of 2021. A federal grand jury […]
Fire Crews Respond To Two Separate House Fires In Jones County
FIRE ON NORTHEAST DRIVE: On Tuesday night, around 11:40 pm, Glade, Powers and M & M volunteer fire departments responded to a structure fire at 30 Northeast Drive in the Powers community in Jones County. On arrival of the first fire personnel at the scene, firefighters found a single-story wood-framed house fully engulfed in flames. […]
McComb police seek man on child molestation warrants
The McComb Police Department has now stated that they have two felony warrants on a McComb man who is wanted on child molestation charges. Police are asking that Jonathan Edward Fairfax, 36, of McComb come forward or that anyone who knows of his whereabouts let them know. He is 6’1″ and around 215 lbs. If […]
Mississippi Blood Services: Less than one day’s worth of blood left
The holidays combined with the recent cold weather throughout the South has had a critical impact on the current blood supply for the state, according to Mississippi Blood Services. There is less than one day’s supply left on the shelves. They are in desperate need for the following types: O Negative O Positive B Negative […]
Hattiesburg Police Dept. Arrests One In Recent Shooting
On Saturday, Dec. 30, at approximately 1 a.m., the Hattiesburg Police Department responded to a call regarding an armed robbery that occurred in the 6400 block of US 49. When officers arrived, they were advised that two black males entered the building, one carrying a gun. No injuries were reported during the incident. One suspect, […]
UPDATE: Tunica Co. Man Arrested After Threatening To Commit Active Shooting
UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. He has been arrested. ____________________________________________________________________________ At 9:55 a.m. on January 3, the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office said to be on the lookout for a possible active shooter. 52-year-old Tyrone Scott, of Tunica County, is driving a 2009 black, Chevrolet Tahoe with a Tunica County tag (MS TNA 6986) with a large masonic […]
Auto Theft Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests, Vehicles Recovered In Byram
On Sunday, December 10, officers of the Byram Police Department were informed of a stolen 2015 Hyundai Sonata possibly within the Byram city limits. Officers canvassed the area and were able to locate the vehicle on Siwell Road. After initiating a traffic stop on the Hyundai Sonata, the occupants were identified as Antonio Kennedy and […]
UPDATE: Mississippi State Capitol Cleared, No Explosives Found
10:56 a.m., January 3 UPDATE: According to Bailey Martin, with the Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety, the Capitol has been successfully cleared. The building was thoroughly searched and no explosives or suspicious equipment was found. This is an ongoing investigation and there is no further threat to the Capitol or surrounding buildings. ____________________________________________________________________________ A Mississippi […]