DARKHORSE DOGS: Loraine, the cutest mastiff shepherd mix wants to slobber on your couch
CORINTH- The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter is hoping to find a permanent home for Loraine, a 1-and-a-half-year-old Mastiff and Shepherd mix who has been waiting for adoption since July. Shelter officials said Loraine arrived with five other dogs after their owner entered assisted living. While the other dogs have since been adopted, Loraine is still at […]
Tupelo man arrested on rape and sexual assault charges
TUPELO- On February 18, Tupelo police officers responded to the North Mississippi Medical Center in reference to a previous sexual assault that allegedly happened at a Tupelo home. The victim gave the officers the alleged suspect’s information. On February 24, after further investigation, 34-year-old Juan Jose Cabral, from Tupelo, was arrested and charged with one […]
Federal flood control plan advances for Pearl River in Jackson metro
JACKSON — A long-debated flood control project for the Pearl River is moving forward after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its final Environmental Impact Statement, advancing a compromise plan supporters say will protect thousands of homes and businesses while opening the door to riverfront redevelopment in the capital region. Officials from the Rankin-Hinds […]
Police investigate threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Mississippi Coast
PASCAGOULA — Law enforcement is investigating a threat discovered Thursday morning at Ingalls Shipbuilding on the Mississippi Coast, according to WLOX-TV. WLOX reported that someone found a threatening note along with a bullet inside a bathroom at the shipyard. Authorities have not released the contents of the note. Police said the investigation is ongoing, and […]
Jackson Public Schools honors legacy of James Roosevelt Johnson during Black History Month
JACKSON — Jackson Public Schools is highlighting the legacy of James Roosevelt Johnson, who in 1971 became the first African American elected to the Jackson Public School Board, then known as the Jackson Municipal Separate School District. According to the district, Johnson’s election marked a pivotal moment as the school system continued moving from segregation […]
Finnegan Fire Safety owners sentenced after guilty pleas in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY – Daniel and Sherry Finnegan, owners and employees of Finnegan Fire Safety Equipment, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Rankin County, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Fire Marshal. Officials said Daniel Finnegan was sentenced to 20 years, with seven years to serve. Sherry Finnegan was sentenced to five years, with four years […]
Three arrested after brief pursuit ends in crash in Jackson
JACKSON — Three people were arrested Wednesday night after a driver fled from Capitol Police officers and crashed following a brief pursuit in Jackson. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop at approximately 8:33 p.m. near John R. Lynch Street and Arbor Vista Boulevard on Feb. 25, according to authorities. The driver failed to stop, […]
Natchez woman arrested in Adams County credit card fraud investigation
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said a Natchez woman has been arrested in connection with a credit card fraud investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:24 a.m. Feb. 25 on West Stiers Lane. During the stop, authorities said it was determined the driver, 29-year-old Mahalia […]
Mississippi woman killed in train crash at Shelby County crossing
A woman from Mississippi was killed Tuesday night in a crash involving a train in Shelby County, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. WBRC reported a large law enforcement presence near the railroad crossing on County Road 433 in Chelsea shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Shelby County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash on North Gloster Street in Tupelo
TUPELO – A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic crash Tuesday on North Gloster Street, according to the Tupelo Police Department. Police said officers responded to a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near the Mississippi Department of Transportation offices on North Gloster Street. Authorities initially shut down North Gloster Street due to […]