Two Motorcyclists Killed in Early-Morning Crash With Tractor-Trailer in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG — Two motorcyclists were killed early Wednesday in a crash involving a commercial tractor-trailer in Hattiesburg, police said. Hattiesburg police officers responded to the wreck at about 12:12 a.m. on Old Highway 42 near U.S. Highway 49. The crash involved a tractor-trailer and two motorcycles. Both motorcyclists were pronounced dead at the scene, according […]
See photos from Terry Police Department’s Toy and Bike Giveaway
TERRY — The Terry Police Department made Christmas a little brighter for the residents of the town again this year by hosting a Christmas Toy and Bike Giveaway. The presentation was attended by Mayor Bruce Hopkins, the board of Aldermen, Chief Anthony Moore, and the Officers of the Terry Police Department. Each year, Terry PD […]
Son, wife charged in case of missing 81-year-old woman after body found
JACKSON — Authorities say Carol Ryan, the 81-year-old woman who lived in a home where a body was found buried in the back yard Tuesday, was never a resident of a Brandon nursing home as was originally the story of family members when she was reported missing. John and Samantha Ryan, ages 50 and 48, […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Clinton officer helps Flowood woman when nobody else would
JACKSON — Preschool teacher Angela Brown and Clinton Police Officer Anthony Fox had no way of knowing they would be a part of a Christmas miracle as they went about their lives on Sunday. Some might say it’s the story of some people who incidentally were in the right place at the right time, but […]
Romanian national sentenced in Jackson wire fraud scheme targeting retailers
JACKSON — A Romanian national was sentenced in federal court this week for her role in a wire fraud scheme that targeted retailers across Mississippi and other states, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced. Loredana Gianina Sava, 36, was sentenced Dec. 18 to six months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release after […]
How to Maximize the Impact of Charitable Giving
(StatePoint) Charitable giving and helping communities provide many of us with a sense of purpose and joy. However, giving back looks different for everyone. No matter your charitable giving goals, thoughtful planning can help tailor your strategy to best help your chosen charity and your own finances. “Like any financial strategy, charitable giving can offer […]
Christmas Eve Weather: highs in the upper 70s!
After the fog dissipates later this morning, mostly sunny skies will lead to well above normal temperatures as we go through the afternoon.
Hey kids! Where is Santa right now? NORAD knows
It’s early in Colorado Springs at the #NORADTracksSanta Operations Center, and our mirthful volunteers are busy taking calls, answering important questions from you! Call us at 1-877-446-6723! 🎅🏼 pic.twitter.com/Wu8LY1KVLw — NORAD Tracks Santa (@NoradSanta) December 24, 2024 Remember when you were a child and you’d push bedtime on Christmas Eve until Mom and Dad would […]
Cool facts about our most loved (and hated) Christmas tunes
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, it’s Christmas tune time! Stores, cars and bars are filled with traditional holiday tunes and some new ones sprinkled throughout. Holidays can be a hard time for many people, and our memories are very connected to songs. We are also swayed by music enough that every now and then, a […]