Jackson Mother Being Questioned By Police After Baby Pronounced Deceased At UMMC
A baby was pronounced deceased at UMMC Wednesday afternoon and the mother is now being questioned by police. According to the Jackson Police Department, at 3:30 p.m. officers responded to the 2300 block of Forest Avenue in reference to a deceased infant. Police said that when officers arrived, they made contact with the mother of […]
Jackson police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing Wednesday
A man was fatally stabbed in Jackson on Wednesday, and his alleged killer is in custody. Police say the stabbing occurred in the 4900 block of McWillie Drive. Upon arrival on the scene, detectives learned that the victim was stabbed multiple times. The victim died in the stabbing and his vehicle was taken during this […]
JPD investigates fatal shooting, looks to ID suspect
On Wednesday, January 24, the Jackson Police Department were called to a fatal shooting in the 4000 block of Medgar Evers Blvd. Detectives learned that the victim was shot at this location and unfortunately died from his injuries. Detectives obtained video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help to idenifiy the suspect. […]
Mississippi Blood Services extends hours after recent inclement weather
The recent inclement weather throughout the state has had a critical impact on the current blood supply. Available quantities are getting extremely low. To make up for the loss, the Mississippi Blood Service locations in Cleveland and Flowood are extending their collection hours for the weekend. Cleveland Center 609 North Davis, Suite 101B Saturday, January […]
Two Inmates Facing Child-Related Charges Die On Same Day at Central MS Correctional Facility
Rankin County Coroner David Ruth has confirmed the deaths of two inmates that happened Tuesday. The inmates were both being held at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. The coroner identified them as Albert Hickombottom and Janice Mowdy. Hickombottom was accused of Sexual Battery of a 13-year-old in 2021. Janice Mowdy pleaded guilty to starving a […]
Smith County Schools employee arrested after K9 search in school parking lot
A man has been arrested in Smith County after a K9 search of the parking lot of Raleigh High School. Smith County Sheriff Joel Houston said Boyd Nichols Hillman, Jr., an employee of the Smith County School District was arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine. Houston said it appears to be an isolated […]
Flowood Police Working Major Crash On Lakeland Drive, All EB Lanes Blocked
The Flowood Police Department is working a major traffic crash on Lakeland Drive. Multiple vehicles were involved. A witness who saw the crash said it appears that 5 vehicles were involved. The crash happened on Lakeland Drive Eastbound at Cooper Road. All Eastbound lanes are currently blocked. Please avoid this area if possible. We are […]
Man Found Partially Clothed, Stabbed To Death In Jackson Parking Lot
According to WLBT, Jackson Police are investigating a homicide that happened in the parking lot of an apartment complex. A man was found stabbed to death at McWillie Circle Apartments. Police said he was described as a black male who was partially clothed. His vehicle was nowhere to be found. Jackson police found the vehicle […]
29 Injured, 12 Killed In Winter Weather Across Mississippi
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and state and local partners worked together as the state experienced winter weather conditions. This system caused damage to water and power systems and shut down transportation in some areas of the state. Since January 14th 29 injuries and 12 fatalities have been reported to MEMA. Chickasaw: 2 Fatalities Grenada: […]
50-Year-Old Killed In Bicycle Accident In Jackson County
On Monday, January 23, at approximately 7 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on 613 in Jackson County involving a bicyclist. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 19-year-old Dawson Dye of Moss Point, MS, was traveling north on 613 when it collided with 50-year-old Stephanie Marcantel of Moss Point, MS, riding […]