Mississippi Aquarium to close early Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Bertha
GULFPORT – The Mississippi Aquarium will close early Wednesday because of Tropical Storm Bertha, officials announced. The aquarium’s ticketing office and main gate will close at 2 p.m. July 22, with the facility closing at 3 p.m. Officials said the early closure is being made out of an abundance of caution. The aquarium plans to […]
Free zinnia picking now available at Madison Station Botanic Garden
MADISON- Residents are invited to pick zinnias for free at the Madison Station Botanic Garden’s new location at the historic Montgomery House. The garden is located at 2069 Main Street, according to the city of Madison. Visitors are asked to park across the street and enter using the footbridge near the Montgomery House rather than the […]
Person found dead on the side of the road in Greenville
GREENVILLE – Greenville police are investigating after an unidentified person was found dead near the 1500 block of Thornton Street. Officers responded after a passerby reported seeing what appeared to be a body alongside the roadway, according to the Greenville Police Department. When officers arrived, they found the deceased individual. The Washington County coroner took custody […]
Natchez man charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty; 15 dogs, a goat, and donkey rescued
NATCHEZ – A Natchez man faces 35 misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after deputies found dozens of animals without adequate food or water at an Adams County residence. ac The Adams County Sheriff’s Office began investigating July 15 after a concerned citizen called 911 to report suspected animal abuse and neglect at a home on Lily […]
MSDH urges prevention as five cyclosporiasis cases are confirmed in Mississippi
JACKSON – The Mississippi State Department of Health is urging residents to carefully wash and handle fresh produce after five cases of cyclosporiasis were reported across the state. The cases were reported in public health districts covering the Delta, central Mississippi, southern Mississippi and the coastal counties. Health officials said none of the Mississippi cases […]
Ridgeland police seek three people wanted on contempt of court warrants
RIDGELAND – The Ridgeland Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating three people wanted on contempt of court warrants. Police identified the individuals as Simeon Landell Henry, 37; Quinton Alexander Cooper, 34; and Lawrence Avery McElroy, 43. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to contact the Ridgeland Police Department at 601-856-2121. Anonymous […]
Gulfport woman charged with six counts of aggravated assault after apartment shooting
GULFPORT – A 21-year-old Gulfport woman faces six counts of aggravated assault after police said she fired multiple shots toward a group of people at an apartment complex Monday evening. Gulfport police responded around 7:48 p.m. July 20 to Emerald Pines Apartments following a report of a drive-by shooting. When officers arrived, they found Leona Ireyannia […]
Rankin County sheriff’s department hosts school supply drive at Sam’s Club
PEARL — The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with Sam’s Club in Pearl for a school supply drive benefiting students in the Rankin County School District. The drive is being held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sam’s Club location in Pearl. Donated supplies will be distributed to children in the […]
Jackson police search for missing 14-year-old girl who left with man in red Ford Mustang
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl who was last seen Monday afternoon. Jasmine Travis was last seen around 2 p.m. July 20 leaving her foster parents’ residence on Hartsdale Drive, according to police. Authorities said she left with an unidentified man driving a red Ford […]
Tuesday Weather: Continued Heat Stress
Dangerous heat stress is expected through Wednesday. Remember to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and make sure neighbors, relatives and pets have a cool place to spend the day.