AG Fitch delivers overdose emergency boxes to Mississippi State Greek organizations
STARKVILLE — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has delivered 44 emergency overdose boxes containing naloxone and other overdose-response tools to Mississippi State University fraternity and sorority organizations as part of the state’s One Pill Can Kill campaign. Each participating MSU fraternity and sorority received two boxes, which can be mounted in public areas and are […]
Carroll County man held without bond after arrest on federal weapons charge
VAIDEN — A 43-year-old man accused of making threats to shoot and kill Carroll County sheriff’s deputies is being held without bond following his arrest on a federal weapons charge, authorities said. Jason Schamont Green, who authorities said has ties to the Vaiden and Southaven areas, was arrested Aug. 12 in Vaiden after a federal […]
Appeals court upholds Copiah County man’s kidnapping conviction in Halloween party case
COPIAH COUNTY — The Mississippi Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld the kidnapping conviction of a Copiah County man who chained an intoxicated 13-year-old boy to a pole beneath his family’s home for hours during a 2020 Halloween party, rejecting his claim that his trial was unfair. Thomas Patrick Ramsey was found guilty by a […]
Yalobusha County deputies searching for missing 14-year-old
YALOBUSHA COUNTY – The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy. Authorities said Levi Church, a white male, reportedly left his home around 11 a.m. Tuesday and has not been located. His current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone who has seen Levi, had contact with him or has information […]
Ocean Springs police searching for stolen Ford F-150
The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a pickup truck reported stolen last week, according to Crimestoppers of Mississippi. Police said the vehicle was stolen from Industrial Park Circle sometime after 3 p.m. Aug. 12. The truck is described as a gray 2015 Ford F-150 with Texas license plate RWH9041. […]
Mississippi Aquarium launches $9 million campaign for new African penguin habitat
GULFPORT – Mississippi Aquarium is asking for public support as it works to raise $9 million for a new permanent home for its growing African penguin colony. The aquarium’s Project Penguin campaign will help fund construction of Penguin Pointe, a new building designed to house the African penguins on the aquarium’s Gulfport campus. Mississippi Aquarium said […]
Two charged in Highway 18 shooting near Port Gibson; bonds set at $500,000 each
PORT GIBSON – Two women have been charged in connection with a shooting Sunday on Highway 18 near Port Gibson, according to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the incident happened Aug. 16 near 1004 Frontage Road/Highway 18. Investigators said the victims were traveling on Highway 18 when a verbal confrontation occurred. During the incident, […]
Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises nearly $300,000 for Children’s of Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – The 25th Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raised $290,315 for Children’s of Mississippi, bringing together Children’s families, radio partners and generous donors to support the specialized care children need close to home. Since the first Mississippi Miracles Radiothon in 2001, the annual event has raised $9 million to help provide lifesaving care, programs and services […]
Bout Time Brawlin’ Shuts Down After Promoter Julian Childress Arrested
By Mackenzie Joiner A boxing promoter who held events throughout the area faces a felony warrant for sexual battery of a minor which was served following a police pursuit that ended in a crash on Interstate 20 in Vicksburg. Julian Dale Childress, 50, remains in custody after the Vicksburg Police Department received a felony warrant from Lamar County […]
MEMA opens five disaster service centers for Tropical Storm Arthur survivors
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers at noon Tuesday to assist residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur. The centers will serve people who suffered damage during the June 18-20 storm and are located in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties. MEMA said residents applying for assistance should be prepared […]