Dr. RaShall Brackney adds a personal touch to JPD leadership, promises joy in the job
JACKSON — On Tuesday, just hours before going before the Jackson City Council to be confirmed as Jackson’s new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney met with members of the police department at Precinct Four, and her message was one of encouragement. She gave answers to questions previous administrations had waved off, or answered summarily with […]
Texas fugutive arrested after found lying in grass near Mississippi highway
ADAMS COUNTY – A Texas fugitive was arrested Monday afternoon after deputies responded to a welfare check call along U.S. Highway 61 North, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 4:05 p.m. Feb. 23 to 648 Highway 61 North after receiving a report of an individual lying in the grass […]
Daughtry to headline Pearl Day Concert on April 25
PEARL – The City of Pearl announced that the multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will be performing for Pearl Day on April 25. The band will play at the Trustmark Park North Parking Lot. The free community concert will begin with special guest “Hinder” at 7:00 p.m., followed by Daughtry taking the stage at 8:45 p.m. One […]
George County man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two minor children
GEORGE COUNTY- A Lucedale man was arrested after the George County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging the sexual abuse of two children under the age of 18. Following an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division, warrants for Sexual Battery and Molestation – Touching of a Child for Lustful Purpose were issued for B. Kyler […]
Pascagoula police searching for missing runaway teen
PASCAGOULA – The Pascagoula Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing runaway teen. Police said Melody Chandler was last seen leaving her residence in the area of Ingalls Avenue on Feb. 22, 2026. Chandler is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with purple or auburn-colored […]
Final week to donate corn for March of the Mayors food drive in Pearl
PEARL – Residents have until Feb. 27 to donate canned corn as part of the March of the Mayors Extra Table Feeds food drive in Pearl. City officials said this is the final week for donations, with canned corn being collected to help support families in need throughout the community. Organizers emphasized that every donation […]
Pearl police searching for missing 16-year-old last seen Tuesday
PEARL — The Pearl Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen Tuesday. Police said Cameron D’undre Primus, 16, was last seen February 24 in Pearl around The Highlands Trailer Park. Primus is described as a Black male, about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing […]
State auditor says MDE failed to publish required evaluations of afterschool programs
The Mississippi Department of Education has failed for years to publish federally required evaluations of its afterschool programs, according to a new analysis from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor. The report found that millions of federal dollars continue to flow from MDE to nonprofits and school districts to operate afterschool programs, even though […]
Lawrence County Animal Shelter in desperate need of dry dog food
LAWRENCE COUNTY – A Lawrence County animal shelter called Paws of Love is asking for the community to help them with dry dog food. The shelter said they are completely out of dry food and still have some wet food cans for the animals in their care. They said they take any brand of dry […]
MS Blood Services Offers Chance to win $1,000 Visa Gift Card if you donate blood
JACKSON- Mississippi Blood Services needs blood donations. From February 24- February 28, if you donate, you will be given a $20 Visa gift card. You will also automatically be entered to win a $1000 Visa gift card or one of two $500 prizes. The locations are: • Flowood: 115 Tree Street, Flowood, MS • Cleveland: […]