MSU Center for Simulation earns accreditation from prestigious international healthcare society
MERIDIAN — Mississippi State University’s Center for Simulation is the first of its kind in the Magnolia State to earn the Human Simulation accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Situated on the third floor of the Rosenbaum Building at MSU-Meridian’s Riley Campus, the center was made possible by a $6 million gift from […]
Unrest erupts in Senatobia in protests over fatal police shooting of 1-year-old child
SENATOBIA — Demonstrators gathered outside the Walmart in Senatobia Tuesday, demanding answers after an officer-involved shooting left a 1-year-old child dead and another person critically injured in a case that has drawn national attention. Law enforcement officers deployed tear gas toward protesters outside the Walmart on U.S. 51 as tensions escalated following the death of […]
Hattiesburg police investigating two separate shootings
HATTIESBURG – The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that happened Monday night. Police said the first shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. June 15 in the 600 block of Graymont Avenue. According to HPD, a juvenile was struck by gunfire and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police said a nearby residence and vehicle were also […]
Alcorn County deputies seek help locating runaway juvenile
CORINTH — The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a runaway juvenile. Deputies said 16-year-old Justin Pineda ran away from his residence at 27 County Road 243. According to the sheriff’s office, Pineda’s mother has been in contact with him through Messenger, but she does not know his location. Anyone […]
Driver Service Bureau locations to close Wednesday for training
JACKSON – All Mississippi Driver Service Bureau locations will be closed Wednesday, June 17, for annual training and the General Assembly, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Officials said normal business operations will resume Thursday, June 18. The department apologized for any inconvenience and thanked the public for its patience.
Suspect arrested in Beasley Road double homicide, aggravated assault
JACKSON – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide and aggravated assault on Beasley Road, according to the Jackson Police Department. Two killed, one injured in shooting on Beasley Road in Jackson Police said the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. June 12 in the 400 block of Beasley Road. According […]
Body of Corinth man recovered from Pickwick Lake
PICKWICK LAKE — Authorities have recovered the body of a Corinth, Mississippi, man who disappeared on Pickwick Lake, according to WTVA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced that searchers found the body of 61-year-old Lowell Hinton on Tuesday morning. According to WTVA, Hinton’s body was found near the area where he disappeared. Authorities said Hinton […]
Woman found dead in car in Pearl under “suspicious circumstances”
PEARL – A woman was found dead inside of a vehicle in Pearl yesterday afternoon. Chief McLendon said she was found in a vehicle in the 700 block of Old Whitfield Road around 2:00 p.m. He described the incident as under “suspicious circumstances”. This is an active investigation. If you have any information, please contact […]
Horn Lake man sentenced to 40 years for child sex crimes
HERNANDO – A Horn Lake man has been sentenced to 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections after being convicted of child sex crimes, according to DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton. Barton said Jamison Leggett, 41, was convicted of sexual battery of a minor, fondling and child exploitation. Leggett will […]
MEMA urges residents to prepare during Flood Awareness Week
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to take steps to protect their homes, belongings and finances during Flood Awareness Week. According to MEMA, flooding can happen anywhere, and with flooding already occurring in parts of the state and more rainfall forecast throughout the week, residents are encouraged to prepare now. Officials said residents […]