Starkville K9 Officer Kojack Takes First Place In Odor Recognition Category
Corporal Madeen and K9 Kojack took first place in the Odor Recognition category at the 1st Annual Police Week Competition. Surrounding agencies competed in multiple events hosted by the 14th Security Squadron at Columbus Airforce Base.
Lee County Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds
Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Misty Burgess, Plantersville resident, has pleaded guilty to one count of Theft of Government Funds. Burgess pled guilty in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.In May 2020, Burgess submitted an application for unemployment benefits using her sister’s personal information. Burgess’ sister at the time […]
Semi-truck Driver Killed After Crossing Median, Hitting Car And Another Semi-truck In Jackson County
On Monday, May 20, at approximately 6 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. A 2016 Western Star semi-truck driven by 53-year-old Paul Fredrick Wilson of Saint Hedwig, TX, traveled east on Interstate 10 when it collided with a 2024 Audi passenger car driven by 61-year-old […]
Jones County Sheriff’s Office Responded To Wreck Involving Dump Truck
This morning at 7:15 am, Powers and Sandersville volunteer fire departments responded to a two-vehicle collision at Northeast Drive and Buckley Road in Jones County, next to Northeast Jones High School. Upon arrival of the first fire personnel at the scene, firefighters found a dump truck and a four-door sedan and two individuals involved. The […]
Homeowner Shot After Confronting Alleged Car Thieves Outside Jackson Home
A woman was shot after she confronted teenagers allegedly trying to seal her vehicle. According to police, around 4:00 a.m. several unidentified juveniles attempted to steal a vehicle parked outside of a home on Bonita Drive. When the homeowner confronted the suspect, one of them discharged a firearm, striking her in the stomach once. The […]
Man Breaks Into Brookhaven Animal Rescue League
Can you help identify this man? Someone broke into Brookhaven Animal Rescue League’s adoption center this morning. BARL said that all animals are okay. Shelter workers said that he sprayed a fire extinguisher in the breezeway and food room. The shelter was alerted of the break-in around 4:52 a.m. The police and fire department responded. […]
One Dead After Vehicle Hits Tree And Catches Fire In Jackson
One person died after a vehicle hit a tree and caught fire in Jackson early Tuesday morning. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart said she was called around 1:30 a.m. to the crash on Old Canton and Rolling Meadows. The body was severely burned. According to Coroner Stewart, the body has been sent to the […]
Beside Still Waters: The rock formation that was Lot’s wife
Remember Lot’s wife! Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it. – Luke 17:32-33 There’s a rock formation standing near the Dead Sea that is said to be the remnants of Lot’s wife after she was turned into a pillar of salt as their family left […]
Elvis Presley Lake In Tupelo Open For Fishing And Boating Wednesday
Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks said they are reopening Elvis Presley Lake in Tupelo for fishing and boating May 22 at 6:00 a.m. Elvis Presley Lake is a recently renovated 322-acre state fishing lake that has been stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish, and shad. For […]
Echoes of the Mississippi: Discovering the Past in your Backyard
Discover the Past in your Backyard In the heart of the southeastern United States lies a land steeped in history, where the echoes of ancient cultures resonate through time. Mississippi often hailed as the Magnolia State, not only boasts breathtaking natural beauty but also serves as a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. Among its many […]