Clinton police seek public’s help identifying person in ongoing theft investigations
CLINTON – The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual in connection with multiple theft investigations within the city. Police said several theft incidents have been reported over the past several months. Detectives obtained photographs of a person who may have information relevant to the cases, according to the department. […]
Finnegan Fire Safety targeted minority-owned, limited-English businesses with faulty systems
RANKIN COUNTY: The owners of Finnegan Fire Safety Equipment have been sentenced after pleading guilty in a multi-county investigation into the sale and installation of faulty fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens across Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Fire Marshal. Daniel and Sherri Finnegan entered guilty pleas Tuesday in Rankin County. […]
Man found dead in vehicle at Madison Home Depot parking lot
MADISON — A man was found dead inside a vehicle Friday morning in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Madison, according to police. Officers with the Madison Police Department were called around 11:35 a.m. to the store at 205 Colony Way after receiving a report of a possibly deceased individual. Responding officers located […]
Arrest made in fatal shooting of Madison Chick-fil-A employee
JACKSON — A man has been charged with murder and auto theft in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month on Skyline Drive, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said Nequan Baletine was charged Feb. 26 in the homicide that claimed the life of Malcolm Harris. The shooting occurred Feb. 18 in the […]
Rankin County narcotics unit arrests man accused of selling meth near church
RANKIN COUNTY – A narcotics investigation by the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a man accused of selling methamphetamine near a church. Investigators with the sheriff’s department narcotics unit arrested Gavin Lamon Walker on a charge of sale of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a church, according to […]
Former federal attorney charged with arson after building, dumpster fires in Fondren
JACKSON – A former federal attorney has been arrested and charged with arson after a building fire and a dumpster fire were reported early Friday on Hartsfield Street, according to the Jackson Fire Department. Jackson firefighters responded around 12 a.m. Feb. 27 to 555 Hartsfield St. for a reported building fire and dumpster fire. Fire […]
CrawFest happening Saturday, Feb. 28 with food, music and hands-on activities
JACKSON – Crawfish will take center stage during CrawFest on Feb. 28, with an afternoon of food, live music, science programming and family activities. Organizers said the event will run from noon to 5 p.m. and will feature games, interactive science stations and hands-on activities for all ages, along with local vendors. Scheduled vendors include […]
VA medical center marks “Thank a Resident Day,” highlights role of physicians in training
JACKSON – The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center recognized “Thank a Resident Day” and encouraged patients and staff to show appreciation for resident physicians who care for veterans while completing medical training. In a social media post, the medical center said resident physicians are doctors in training who work long shifts and manage complex […]
City of Jackson proclaims Read Across Jackson Week in Jackson Public Schools
JACKSON – Jackson Public Schools will observe Read Across Jackson Week March 2-6 after the City of Jackson issued a proclamation recognizing the literacy initiative. Jackson Public Schools said Dr. Felicia Thomas, the district’s early childhood director of learning, and Ashanti Barnes, principal of Van Winkle Early Childhood Center, attended a City Hall meeting Feb. […]
Koe Wetzel to play at Brandon Amphitheater this fall
Country rocker Koe Wetzel is set to take the stage at the Brandon Amphitheater on Sept. 26. Wetzel will be joined by special guests Wyatt Flores, Bayker Blankenship and Logan Jahnke for the show. The stop is part of Wetzel’s upcoming tour and brings a lineup of rising country and red dirt acts to the […]