Genuine MS Farmers Market moving to Brandon Amphitheater after strong opening turnout
BRANDON — The Genuine MS Farmers Market in Brandon is moving to a new location after large crowds during its opening weekend quickly exceeded parking capacity, state officials announced. Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson said the seasonal market will begin operating Saturday, May 23, at the Brandon Amphitheater, located at 8190 Rock Way. Gipson said […]
Police investigating attempted shooting, robbery at Southaven Walmart
SOUTHAVEN — Police are investigating after a robbery and attempted shooting were reported Thursday evening in the parking lot of a Walmart in Southaven. According to the Southaven Police Department, officers responded around 7:15 p.m. to reports of shots fired in the west parking lot of the store. Investigators said preliminary information indicates a suspect […]
June 18 verdict scheduled in Quinton Tellis murder trial
MONROE, La. — Closing arguments concluded Thursday in the bench trial of Quinton Tellis, charged with the 2015 murder of Ming Chen “Mandy” Hsiao, with the state painting a portrait of a calculated killer who tortured his victim for her PIN number and the defense arguing the case against their client amounts to little more […]
Deputies searching for male who fled Rankin County Youth Court building
RANKIN COUNTY – Rankin County deputies are searching for a man who ran from the Rankin County Youth Court building shortly after 3 p.m., according to Rankin County Investigator Tyler Burnell. Burnell said a deputy assigned to Rankin County Youth Court contacted 911 dispatch by police radio and reported that he was in a foot pursuit […]
Flooding closes select clinics at G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
JACKSON – Several specialty clinics at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center were closed Thursday because of flooding. The closures were announced for the remainder of Thursday, May 21, to ensure the safety of veterans, visitors and staff. Officials said all other clinics, including primary care and other specialty clinic appointments, are continuing as […]
Man found dead from gunshot wound inside Jackson home identified
JACKSON – Jackson police are investigating after a person was found dead inside a home in the 1300 block of Perkins Street this afternoon. According to the Hinds County Coroner, Jeramiah Howard, the victim is in his mid 40’s and died from a gunshot wound. According to the Jackson Police Department, Precinct 3 officers responded […]
MDWFP, National Park Service to Host Free Youth Fish Camp in June
JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Visitor Education Center at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery is partnering with the National Park Service to host a free fish camp for youth ages 10 to 15 on June 10. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will introduce participants […]
Venezuelan man with alleged Tren de Aragua ties sentenced in ATM fraud scheme
NORTH MISSISSIPPI — A Venezuelan man federal prosecutors say has ties to the international gang Tren de Aragua was sentenced Wednesday in Oxford for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy involving ATM “jackpotting” schemes across Mississippi. Darrin Daza-Segura, 26, who was living in Dallas as an undocumented immigrant, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge […]
LEO training board approves new pathway for part-time officers to earn full-time certification
PEARL — Part-time law enforcement officers in Mississippi will have a new pathway to full-time certification under a rule approved this week by the Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training. BLEOST approved Rule 9.5 for filing with the Secretary of State’s Office, establishing an alternative route for currently certified part-time officers to obtain […]
Children’s of Mississippi to host NICU reunion for former patients, families
JACKSON – Children’s of Mississippi is inviting former NICU patients and their families to attend its upcoming NICU Reunion. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, in the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower BankPlus Community Room on the ground level of Sanderson Tower. Children’s of Mississippi said the reunion will […]