Magee police warn those involved in recent violence: ‘We are working to identify you’
MAGEE — The Magee Police Department says it is working with state, county and federal law enforcement agencies to identify and charge everyone responsible for a series of recent murders and shootings in the city. In a statement, police said the department is working alongside the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Simpson County Sheriff’s Office […]
GoFundMe launched to help family devastated by Marshall County crash that killed three
MARSHALL COUNTY — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help a family devastated by a fiery Interstate 22 crash in Marshall County that claimed the lives of two young children and the man who was fighting to survive after the wreck. The fundraiser, organized by family member April Wilburn, had raised more than $36,000 […]
Fire department insurance rating test planned Tuesday in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Residents in parts of the Arm and Oakvale communities may see a reduction in their homeowners insurance rates following a fire protection rating evaluation scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Mississippi Rating Bureau will be in Lawrence County to grade the area, with a water shuttle operation by the Lawrence County Fire […]
Hansen to discuss Winston Churchill, C.S. Lewis during annual Spell Lecture
CLINTON — One of the most prolific American Christian journalists will share a message about faith during the Spell Lecture at Mississippi Christian University, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Provine Chapel on MC’s Clinton campus. Collin Hansen, vice president for content and editor-in-chief of the Gospel Coalition, will present “How Winston […]
One dead, another seriously injured in Amory shooting
AMORY — One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting Friday night on E Avenue in Amory, police said. The Amory Police Department received a call reporting shots fired in the area at approximately 9:58 p.m. Aug. 28. While officers were responding, authorities received additional information that someone on E Avenue […]
Two killed, one seriously injured in Coahoma County crash
COAHOMA COUNTY — Two people were killed and another was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 61 near the Coahoma-Tunica County line, authorities said. Personnel from the Coahoma County Fire Department, Tunica Volunteer Fire Department and Pafford Emergency Medical Services responded to the crash after receiving reports of a collision […]
Monday Weather: Hot and humid!!
As warmth and humidity levels increase, so will the concern for increased heat stress through the week. Today we will see highs in the mid 90s.
Calhoun County deputy, family escape early morning house fire
CALHOUN COUNTY — A Calhoun County sheriff’s deputy and his family narrowly escaped an early morning house fire Saturday after the deputy was awakened by the family’s dog and found the home fully engulfed in flames. School Resource Officer Deputy Jeremy Pounders and his family lost everything in the fire, which began at approximately 4 […]
Indianola man charged with arson after fire at his home
JACKSON — An Indianola man has been charged with first-degree arson and arson of insured property in connection with a May fire that caused an estimated $25,000 in damage to his home, according to the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office. Frederick Pearson is accused of setting fire to his brick residence in the 100 block […]