Suspect injured in line of duty shooting in Crystal Springs
CRYSTAL SPRINGS — A man was shot by state agents during a foot chase around 6 p.m. Tuesday near South Jackson Street in Crystal Springs. Authorities say Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents were conducting a joint operation when they encountered several people suspected of possible illegal activity. As agents attempted to make contact, a passenger […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 1,500 Ecstasy Pills, Cocaine in Meridian
The Mississippi Drug Task Force seized more than a pound of ecstasy and a quantity of cocaine during a traffic stop Tuesday in Meridian, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said the stop occurred Nov. 18 in the 1700 block of 24th Street. After further investigation, officers recovered approximately one pound — or […]
Stay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving
JACKSON — At last check, there have been 60 fire deaths statewide in 2025. Cooking or the misuse of cooking equipment led to four of those deaths. “Many people have family and friends over for the holiday. Don’t let distractions put you and your guests in danger. Make your home safer by installing multiple smoke […]
Wednesday Weather: AM fog before warming up
Areas of dense fog are likely across portions of south Mississippi again this morning, with patchy dense fog possible in portions of northeast Louisiana, and mainly south Mississippi. Visibility could drop to below one quarter of a mile in dense fog. Be prepared to slow down in areas of reduced visibility. Once the fog lifts, […]