Vicksburg woman dead after crash on MS 27 in Warren County
On Monday at around 6:23 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on MS-27 south near Yvonna Nelson Ct. in Warren County. A 1999 International Dump Truck driven by 64-year-old Riley Summers III of Vicksburg, was traveling south on MS-27 when it collided with a 2008 Toyota Camry driven by 30-year-old Ondrea […]
Hattiesburg man arrested after shooting incident
A Hattiesburg man has been charged after police tracked him down and arrested him in connection with a shooting Saturday night. Hattiesburg Police were dispatched in reference to a shooting that occurred in the 3800 block of West 4th Street at approximately 1:30 a.m., according to Hattiesburg police. There were no injuries during the incident, […]
Federal, state, local authorities create carjacking task force for Jackson
U.S. Attorney Todd Gee announced the establishment of a carjacking task force in the Jackson, Mississippi metro area to focus efforts and resources on this important public safety threat. “The threat of being carjacked creates fear in people’s daily lives, whether in their driveway or when loading groceries at the store,” said U.S. Attorney Gee. […]
One dead, one in custody after Jackson homicide
A Jackson man is dead after a Sunday shooting, police said. According to a release from Jackson Police Department, on Sunday, officers were called to a homicide on Medgar Evers Boulevard near Coleman Avenue. Detectives learned that the victim had been shot at this location. Unfortunately, the victim, whose name has not been released, was […]
McComb police warn Kia and Hyundai owners after local man shot
McComb police are warning owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles between the year model 2011 and 2020 they they may be a target for a car theft, just like a man who was shot over the weekend. According to Police Chief Juan Cloy, on Saturday morning at 4am, Kenny Chester, 65, was shot once in the […]
A bit about Earth Day 2024
Every April 22nd, folks across the globe unite to observe Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and fostering appreciation for the planet we call home. Earth Day, which first took place on April 22, 1970, was born out of the growing environmental movement in the United States. After a devastating […]
Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector opens today
The ribbon will be cut on the Pearl-Richland Intermodal Connector project Monday after 15 years of construction. This will help traffic by opening a pair of bridges over the intersection at South Pearson Road, where sometimes trains may sit for long periods of time. One bridge will serve southbound traffic and the other, northbound traffic. […]
Monday Weather: Sunny, upper 60s
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One dead, one injured in weekend Jackson County crash
One is dead and one injured after an early morning crash in Jackson County over the weekend. On Saturday, at 2:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 613 in Jackson County. A 2013 Ford Mustang driven by 25-year-old Kayla Winstead, of Irvington, AL, and passenger, 24-year-old Michael Hale-Unger, of […]
Two dead after shooting in Jackson Saturday
Two people were fatally shot on Saturday in Jackson. According to Jackson Police Department, on Saturday tey began a death investigation that occurred in the 2600 block of Belvedere Drive. Detectives learned that two individuals had been shot and were pronounced deceased on scene. The victims’ identities are still being withheld pending next of kin […]