Columbus Police Investigating Shooting on 21st Street North
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Columbus police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured Saturday night, according to WTVA. Officers were called to the 700 block of 21st Street North around 7:21 p.m. after receiving reports of a gunshot victim, police said. When officers arrived, they identified the victim as Walter Harris, 29. Police said […]
Woman Found Shot to Death in Holmes County
DURANT – A woman in Holmes County was shot and killed Sunday, according to an article from BreezyNews. The shooting happened on Hayes Street and the victim was identified by the Holmes County Coroner, Dexter Howard, as Jessica Parks. BreezyNews reported that there is no information released on what led up to the shooting yet. […]
Mississippi Blood Services Issues Urgent Call for O and B Type Donors
JACKSON — Blood centers are urgently calling for donations from O- , O+, B- and B+ donors, saying current inventories are critically low and immediate donations are needed to meet patient needs. Officials said donations of these blood types can help save lives “right now,” especially as demand remains high through the holiday season. As […]
Horn Lake Police Looking For Help Identifying Three Suspects in Walmart Theft
HORN LAKE — The Horn Lake Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three people accused of shoplifting more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Horn Lake Walmart Supercenter. Police said the theft happened on Dec. 12, 2025, and involved two males and one female. The department released images of the suspects […]
Greenville Fire Department Shares Winter Safety Tips as Temperatures Drop
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Fire Department is reminding residents to take extra precautions during the winter months as home heating increases the risk of fires and carbon monoxide exposure. In a winter safety message shared this week, the department urged residents to keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn, […]
Homeless Man Found Dead in Extreme Cold Outside of Jackson Business
JACKSON – A man experiencing homelessness was tragically found dead outside of a Jackson business. According to Hinds County Coroner, Jeramiah Howard, the man appeared to have died due to the cold. His death was consistent with hyperthermia due to exposure to extreme cold temperatures. The man was found at 912 S State Street at Crash […]
National Cat Herders Day: Honoring the Cat Lady and Anyone Who Keeps Chaos in Line
MISSISSIPPI — If you’ve ever tried to get a group of people to agree on lunch, you already understand the spirit of National Cat Herders Day. Observed each year on Dec. 15, National Cat Herders Day celebrates the fine art of managing the unmanageable, whether that’s a workplace, a family group chat, or an actual […]
District Attorney Announces Life-Without-Parole Sentence in 2023 Meridian Murder
MERIDIAN- A Lauderdale County man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Tonio Matthew, according to District Attorney Kassie Coleman. Circuit Court Judge Robert “Bo” Bailey handed down the sentence to 38-year-old Tommy Lee Croft Jr., who was convicted […]
Pascagoula man killed in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 90 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY — A Pascagoula man was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90 in Jackson County, authorities said. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the crash occurred at about 1:40 p.m. when a 2022 Volkswagen Arteon traveling west on Highway 90 collided with a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer that was turning left […]
Practical Gifts That Inspire Creativity and Confidence
(StatePoint) Holiday gifting shouldn’t mean giving objects that sit in the corner and gather dust. Consider these gift ideas that will inspire growth, learning, creativity and confidence — and which will actually get used: Musical possibilities: Open the door to a world of creative possibilities for your gift recipient with the CT-S1-76 keyboard from Casio, […]