Man Killed After Train Collides With ATV In Lauderdale County
At approximately 8:15 p.m. last night, an eastbound train struck an individual who was operating an ATV that was sitting on the tracks, just west of Kewanee Road. Toomsuba VFD, Russell VFD, Marion VFD, Metro, Norfolk Southern Police, and Coroner Stella McMahan responded with deputies from the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. This afternoon the individual […]
MBI Investigating Inmate Death At Lowndes County Adult Detention Center
An adult male in custody awaiting trial died at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center. According to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, the man was found unresponsive in his cell shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Monday. The inmate had been medically cleared for incarceration and had been in custody for 56 days. He was found unresponsive during […]
Sports Equipment Sales Professional Pleads Guilty to Long-Running Bid Rigging Schemes
A former sales employee of a manufacturer and distributor of football helmets and other sports equipment pleaded guilty today for his role in three separate conspiracies — two conspiracies to rig bids in violation of the Sherman Act and one conspiracy to commit wire fraud — all related to sports equipment for schools located in […]
Echoes of the Mississippi: Paleo-Indian Artifacts found at the Hester Site
The Hester Site: Paleo-Indian Artifacts The Hester Site, located in Monroe County, Mississippi, offers many Paleo-Indian artifacts. Although it is classified as an “Archaic Period” site, it hosts a vast collection of items that point to Paleo-Indian inhabitation, nearly 15,000 years ago. Through excavations at the site, researchers have uncovered a wealth of artifacts […]
Help The Copiah Animal Shelter By Donating Kiddie Pools For The Pups
The Copiah Animal Shelter put out a plea for kiddie pools for their dogs at the shelter as temperatures warm up. The small plastic pools are perfect for the dogs in their kennels at the shelter. Dollar General and Walmart have them for $10! The shelter shared this sweet dog named Dixie. They said she […]
Louisiana Woman Killed In Wilkinson County Crash
On Sunday, May 12, at approximately 6:36 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 61 in Wilkinson County. A 2013 Acura TL driven by 39-year-old Robin McCastle of Ferriday, LA, traveled north on Highway 61 when it left the roadway and collided with a tree. The passenger of the Acura, […]
USM Professor Expects Active Hurricane Season
Dr. David Holt, Associate Professor of Geography at The University of Southern Mississippi, offers some candid advice for wary watchers as another hurricane season approaches. “The prediction this year is a bunch of watching the Weather Channel with your scram bag packed. Have a plan and don’t get apathetic,” said Holt. Hurricane season officially begins […]
BREAKING UPDATE: Suspect In Ridgeland Triple Homicide Fatally Shot By Arizona State Troopers
May 13, 1:30 p.m. UPDATE: According to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, the son of one of the victims was identified as the suspect. He was identified as a suspect on Sunday, but to protect the investigation, this information was not publicly released. Ivory James Welch III, the son of Ida Welch, was determined to […]
Two People Found Murdered On Side Of Interstate In Copiah County
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a homicide that happened on I-55 South in Copiah County. Two people were found deceased at the scene. This is an ongoing investigation and we will update as soon as we know more.
6-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Near Drowning Incident In Ridgeland
According to WLBT, a child is in critical condition after she nearly drowned in a swimming pool. The incident happened at the Drury Inn and Suites hotel in Ridgeland on Saturday afternoon. WLBT reports that police, the fire department, and Pafford EMS all responded to help the child. They revived her and she was taken […]