Officials Say Atmos Caused House Fire In Jackson
According to WLBT, officials told them that a Jackson house caught fire after Atmos was doing work in the area. Jackson Fire Assistant Chief Patrick Armon told WLBT that the incident happened around 1:30 at 4838 Westhaven Drive. According to Assistant Chief Armon, Atmos was doing work in the area which caused the fire to […]
MBI Issues Silver Alert For Jackson Man Who Went Missing On Valentine’s Day
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated a Silver Alert on behalf of the Jackson Police Department for a man named Melvin Simpson. Simpson is 64 years old and is 5’8″ and weighs 230 pounds. He was last seen on Valentine’s Day at 1:41 p.m. in the 400 block of Springfield Circle in Hinds County. […]
Hattiesburg Animal Shelter In Desperate Need Of Washing Machine
An animal shelter in Hattiesburg called Southern Pines desperately needs a washing machine after one of theirs broke. They house and re-home hundreds of animals every year and do so much for the community. As you can imagine, laundry piles up when there are hundreds of dogs in one location. The Healthy Pet Clinic is […]
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Body Found Inside Madison County Home
A man has been arrested and charged after a body was found inside of a Madison County home on February 5. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, 19-year-old Dawton Gage Whatley is in custody and is being charged with Murder. On February 5th, Sheriff Tucker said that a man who was believed to be […]
Forrest County Sheriff’s Office Investigating After Man Shot On Valentine’s Day
The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Valentine’s day around 7 a.m. According to the sheriff’s department, the shooting happened on Batson Road just outside of Petal. Police responded and found a man who had been shot once time in one of his lower extremities. Deputies immediately rendered medical aid […]
George County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Man
The George County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking help in trying to locate a man named Jerome Fairley. Fairley has been reported as missing with Beaumont Police Department since November 2023. Police said he frequents the Benndale, Beaumont, and Hattiesburg areas. Last possible clothing description was a cold weather Army style jacket, blue jeans, and […]
One Person Dead After Crash Involving UTV In Grenada County
One person has died after a crash involving a UTV in Grenada County. According to the Sheriff’s Department, around 3:50 p.m. on February 14, deputies were called to the area of Rolling Oaks Road in reference to a crash. When deputies arrived, several citizens were on scene rendering aid to the victims. One victim was […]
Jackson Police Announce Two Recent Burglary Arrests
On Friday, February 9, Jackson police arrested 36-year-old Thomas Dunn for House Burglary. They did not release a lot of details about the case. This is an ongoing investigation, if anyone has additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS 8477. You can also contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234. _______________________________________________________________ On Thursday, February […]
MDWFP to launch Mississippi Outdoors Podcast
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is excited to announce the next venture for Mississippi Outdoors Media – the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast hosted by Matt Wyatt. Set to launch the first episode on March 6, join them each week as they dive into Mississippi’s great outdoors through sharing stories about hunting, fishing, camping, […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Anna, The Sweetest Girl Who Just Wants A Human To Cuddle With
Our Darkhorse Dog of the Week is Anna! She is waiting for her humans to find her at Brookhaven Animal Rescue League. When Anna was found, she had an issue with her back legs and tail. She loved to run and hop, despite her injuries. She hops like a kangaroo. Anna went to get her […]