Former Claiborne County Sheriff Frank Davis dies after decades of public service
CLAIBORNE COUNTY — Former Claiborne County Sheriff Frank Davis, who made Mississippi history as the state’s first elected Black sheriff in the modern era following Reconstruction, has died, prompting tributes from law enforcement leaders who say his influence extended well beyond his years in office. Davis was elected Claiborne County sheriff in 1979, becoming the […]
Two more arrested in Monroe County shooting and chase investigation
MONROE COUNTY — Two more people have been arrested in connection with a shooting and vehicle chase in the Liberty community that began with an apparent road-rage incident Aug. 16, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Joe Harriel Sartin, 37, has been charged with accessory after the fact and possession of a weapon by […]
Newton police looking for man wanted on two felony breaking and entering charges
NEWTON – The Newton Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on two felony breaking and entering charges. Police identified the wanted man as Darius Flowers, also known as “Lil Duke.” Authorities said Flowers is wanted on two counts of breaking and entering, both felony offenses. Police consider Flowers armed and […]
Mississippi awards $3.4 million to expand mental health services for young people
JACKSON — Mississippi is investing nearly $3.4 million to expand mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, state officials announced. The Mississippi Development Authority approved $3,375,709 through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief program for four projects at Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi. […]
MC Singers’ 9/11 memorial concert focuses on resilience of the human spirit
CLINTON — The Mississippi Christian University Singers, the Mississippi Chorus and Pearl High School will present a concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, “9/11: Memorial,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at First Baptist Church Jackson. Beth Everett, MC associate professor and director of choral activities for the Department of […]
Legacy of MSU’s first African American student marked with Holmes Plaza dedication
STARKVILLE — The legacy of Mississippi State’s first African American student, Dr. Richard E. Holmes, now is marked permanently on the campus of the 148-year-old land-grant institution. University officials cut a ribbon Friday on a monument in the former YMCA Plaza, renaming the student-focused mall in honor of the longtime physician who served communities and […]
This is not your grandmother’s birdwatching anymore
JACKSON — The brown bird at your feeder isn’t necessarily a sparrow. It could be a brown thrasher or a female cardinal, and learning to tell the difference is roughly where a lot of Mississippi “birders” begin: at the back porch feeder finally looking at the birds that have been living on the porch for […]
Monday Weather: Showers and some storms cooling things off
Scattered severe storms will be possible along/south of HWY 84 and isolated severe storms will be possible across central and western portions of the area. Storms will peak in intensity this afternoon before diminishing into the evening. Storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts.
DARKHORSE DOGS: Smoke is waiting to make your life a bundle of love and fun
JACKSON — Sometimes, the dogs who need a little extra help getting noticed are the ones who have the most to offer. Smoke is one of those dogs. The 8-month-old Black Lab mix is currently at the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, where staff say the young dog has everything they could hope for in a […]