Hattiesburg Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Fraud Suspects
The Hattiesburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals with active arrest warrants related to separate fraud investigations. 35-year-old Jessica Lewis, of Shubuta, Mississippi, is wanted for computer fraud connected to an incident that took place on June 6, 2024, in the 1700 block of Hardy Street. 40-year-old Stephanie Keys, of […]
JPD Asking Public For Help With 2022 Murder Of Man In Taco Bell Parking Lot
The Jackson Police Department is reaching out to the public to try to generate new leads on a homicide from 2022. A man named Jessie Ragsdale was murdered on July 9, 2022, at 2895 Suncrest Drive. JPD Detectives who responded to the scene found Ragsdale’s lifeless body lying in the parking lot at that location […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Greenville Firefighters Rescue Trapped Puppy from Manhole
In a heartwarming rescue mission, firefighters from Greenville’s Engine 5 successfully retrieved a trapped puppy from a manhole on Raceway Road today. The incident began when a call came in about a distressed puppy stuck inside a manhole. The team from Engine 5 arrived at the scene, ready to help. Firefighter Mack courageously entered […]
Police Seek Public’s Help After Car Break-Ins at Neshoba County Fairgrounds
Authorities are requesting assistance following a car break-in and several attempted break-ins at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds early this morning around 2:30 am. A video capturing the incident has been retrieved, and more footage is being collected. Fingerprinting of the vehicles is also underway. Police urge anyone who can identify the individuals in the video […]
Covington Police Arrest Man in Facebook Catfishing Scheme
According to WMC, the Covington Police Department arrested a man involved in a Facebook catfishing scheme. On July 4, police responded to Save-A-Lot on Highway 51, where a man reported he was in town to meet someone named “Ariel” from Facebook. The man was supposed to meet Ariel at the Sunrise Apartments to celebrate the […]
Reservoir Police Officer Arrested, Charged with Statutory Rape Of 13-Year-Old
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has charged Reservoir Police officer Rodney Jernigan with the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos Dipuma said that Jernigan was arrested on July 15. He is no longer with the department. He is being held in Smith County Jail awaiting an initial appearance. Smith County Sheriff […]
Hattiesburg Man Arrested for Child Exploitation
On Friday, July 12, 34-year-old Mark Andrew Leigh, of Hattiesburg, confessed to involvement in internet crime and possession of child pornography. He was arrested by Hattiesburg Police and charged with one count of Child Exploitation – Possession of Child Pornography. Leigh is currently held at Forrest County Jail. The investigation is ongoing, and more information […]
MSU-involved nanobiotechnology consortium enhancing Mississippi’s healthcare
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Mississippi State staff and faculty are part of a statewide team tasked with enhancing nanobiotechnology and positioning the Magnolia State as a healthcare hub. The Mississippi Nano-bio and Immuno-Engineering Consortium, which includes researchers from MSU and five other Magnolia State universities, was created to enhance research and solve healthcare issues through nanobiotechnology with […]
House Hunting? Here’s How to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
(StatePoint) If you’re hesitant to buy a home right now due to high interest rates, you can use this time to learn how interest rates work, and to take steps to secure a lower interest rate when you are ready to buy. Defining Mortgage Rates A mortgage rate is the interest rate you pay on […]
Tuesday Weather: Excessive heat, rain potential to S/SE
Elevated heat stress concerns will continue through Wednesday as heat index values rise well into the 105 to 110 degree range each day. Be sure to take necessary precautions with any prolonged outdoor activity. Partly cloudy skies with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be present today. Highs will range in the middle to […]