Man Killed, Woman Critical After Shot While Driving In Jackson
Jackson police are investigating a shooting that happened at approximately 8:30 pm on Ellis Avenue near Hwy 80. Two victims were shot inside of a black Lexus. Police said that one victim died from his injuries at the scene. The identity of the man who died is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. […]
Man, Woman Charged With Felony Child Abuse In Oxford
On January 21st, 2024, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 2100 block of West Jackson Avenue for a report of child abuse. After an investigation, 47-year-old Henry Johnson, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with Felony Child Abuse. 29-year-old Tanisha Lewis, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with Accessory After the […]
One Arrested After Shots Fired Into An Occupied Building In Hattiesburg
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, at approximately 5 p.m., Hattiesburg Police responded to the 2400 block of Mcinnis Loop about shots fired into an occupied dwelling. When officers arrived, they learned that multiple shots were fired into the residence after an altercation had occurred between the occupants and suspects involved in the shooting. No injuries were […]
Amazon Bringing Over 1,000 High-Paying, High-Tech Jobs To Madison County
According to WTVA, Amazon announced that they are coming to Madison County. Amazon Web Services is investing 10 billion dollars to establish multiple data center complexes in two industrial parks in Madison County. WTVA reports that this project will create at least 1,000 jobs that are high-paying and high-tech. This investment is the single largest […]
Prentiss County Woman Arrested For Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence
A 25-year-old in Prentiss County was arrested for Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence. On the evening of January 23, Prentiss County deputies Cody Horn and Ridge Lawson responded to a domestic violence call on County Road 8500. Deputies were familiar with the home, due to responding to prior calls. They ended up arresting 25-year-old Allyshia Carol […]
One dead in Thursday crash in Walthall County
On Thursday, January 25, at around 5:46 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 583 in Walthall County. A 1997 Nissan Maxima driven by 61-year-old Herman Magee of Tylertown, was traveling north on Highway 583 when it collided with a 2003 Chevy Silverado driven by 51-year-old Robert Henning of Tylertown, […]
Police Investigating Shooting At Tupelo Grocery Store
According to the Tupelo Police Department, shots were fired at a Sam’s Club in Tupelo yesterday (January 25). Around 9:30 p.m., Tupelo police were called to 3933 North Gloster Street (Sam’s Club) for gunshots. When officers arrived, they found a shattered front door and spoke with employees who were working at the time of the […]
Byram mother arrested after seen in Walmart with shivering, half-naked toddler in freezing weather
(See TikTok video at end of story.) A mother was arrested in Byram after police and witnesses say she had her 2-year-old child in 20 degree weather wearing nothing but a diaper. According to Byram Police Department, on January 17 at 10:30 a.m., officers with the Byram Police Department responded to Walmart after dispatch had […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Ridgeland Highschooler Starts Nonprofit To Help Expecting Moms
A junior in high school in Ridgeland has started a nonprofit to help new mothers and pregnant mothers in need. Celia Lane created a nonprofit called Nourish. Celia is passionate about maternal-fetal medicine. She wants to eventually do that with her career. She said she is especially inspired to help because Mississippi […]
Co-Lin to honor legendary basketball coach Gwyn Young
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will honor legendary women’s basketball coach Gwyn Young at a reunion of his former players on Thursday, February 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the Thames Conference Center on the Wesson Campus. Young and his former players will be recognized during halftime of the women’s basketball game against Northeast Mississippi. Young served as […]