JSU environmental scientist studies genetics of eco-friendly Nerium oleander plant that cleans environment
Press Release from Jackson State University: Naira A. Ibrahim, Ph.D., assistant professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Biology at Jackson State University, has secured a grant from the National Science Foundation to unravel the genetics of Nerium oleander, a landscape and ornamental plant hailed for its ability to clean the air and soil […]
Second Person Arrested In Murder Of 15-Year-Old Girl In Hattiesburg
A second arrest has been made in the murder of a 15-year-old girl found shot to death at an apartment complex stairwell on March 25. With the help of the Columbia Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Hattiesburg Police have arrested and formally charged another individual involved in the deadly shooting incident that occurred […]
Three People Shot On Clinton Blvd. In Jackson
On Monday, April 1, the Jackson Police Department began investigating an Aggravated Assault that occurred in the 5300 block of Clinton Blvd. Detectives learned that three victims were shot at this location. The victims were transported to UMC for medical treatment. At this time, their injuries are considered non-life threatening. The vehicle the suspects were […]
Oxford Police Arrest Man For Commercial Burglary
On November 9, 2022, the Oxford Police Department responded to a theft report in the 400th block of Highway 6 West. Through interviews, 30-year-old Jeremy Wayne Dillard, of Courtland, MS was arrested and charged with Commercial Burglary. Dillard was taken before a Municipal Court judge for an initial bond hearing and was issued a $5,000 […]
Pearl Police Department Looking For Missing Teen
The Pearl Police Department is looking for a missing teenager. Kimberly Johnson was last seen on Sunday night, March 31, wearing a white and purple polka-dotted pajama set. She is 17 years old, 5’4″ tall, and around 115 lbs with shoulder-length brown hair. Kimberly suffers from a condition that might impair her judgment, and has […]
Juvenile Drunk Driver Sentenced for Death of M.A.D.D. Advocate In Brandon
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur sentenced Colby James Tackett to serve 15 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the crime of Aggravated DUI resulting in Death. On October 7, 2022, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department responded to Highway 471 in Brandon […]
One Person Found Shot To Death On Nichols Blvd. In Jackson
On Monday, April 1, the Jackson Police Department began investigating a Homicide that happened in the 3800 block of Nichols Blvd. Detectives learned that the victim was shot at this location. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. This is an ongoing investigation, if anyone has any additional information relating to this case, please call […]
Brandon High School Student Sentenced for Threats and Possession of Firearm on School Property
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that 19-year-old Chance DePaul Smith of Brandon, pled guilty to retaliation against a public servant and possession of a deadly weapon on education property, both relating to his threats against a Brandon High School teacher on September 9, 2022. At the time of the incident, Smith […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Chick-fil-A Owner Brings Sandwiches, Waffle Fries To Inmates At State Penitentiary
Inmates and staff at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) received a show of appreciation in the form of Chick-fil-A sandwiches with a bag of waffle fries. The owner of the Chick-fil-A in Oxford, Lance Reed, delivered the food Monday. This act of kindness made the day of so many people. We love sharing stories like […]
Beside Still Waters: Highly favored and strengthened in the fire
The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. – Luke 1:28-29 Y’all… I get it. Can I be just absolutely raw here for a second? I have always looked […]