Ocean Springs police seek man wanted in downtown business burglary
OCEAN SPRINGS – The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 69-year-old man wanted in connection with a commercial burglary. Police are searching for William James Rawlins in connection with a burglary at a downtown Ocean Springs business on Porter Avenue. Anyone with information about Rawlins’ whereabouts is asked to […]
18-year-old killed in Walthall County crash on Highway 98
WALTHALL COUNTY – An 18-year-old woman was killed Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 98 in Walthall County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. Sept. 30. MHP said a 2017 Ford Focus driven by 57-year-old Terence Thompson of McComb was traveling east on Highway 98 when it […]
Three arrested after second drug search at same Pearl River County home
PEARL RIVER COUNTY – Three people were arrested after authorities executed a second search warrant in just over a month at the same Pearl River County residence, according to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation centered on a home at 3404 Highway 43 North in Picayune, where authorities said they had received numerous […]
ARF of Mississippi seeks help after transport bus breaks down before veterinary trip
JACKSON – Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is asking for help after its transport bus broke down Thursday morning, forcing the organization to cancel a scheduled trip to Mississippi State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. ARF regularly works with the university’s Shelter Medicine Program to have dogs and cats spayed or neutered before they are […]
Jackson Zoo outlines steps taken after recent inspection
JACKSON — The City of Jackson says it has taken steps to address issues identified during a recent inspection at the Jackson Zoo, including concerns involving animal care facilities, pests, expired medications and sanitation. The city said hospital disrepair and pest concerns have been addressed by moving animals and completing necessary repairs. Expired medicines have […]
MDWFP, Mississippi State to host wildlife management Q&A in Cleveland
CLEVELAND – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will join Mississippi State University Extension and the MSU Deer Lab for an upcoming question-and-answer event focused on wildlife management. The “Ask a Biologist” event is scheduled for Oct. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the MSU Extension Office in Cleveland. Check-in begins at […]
Byram to host second annual Outdoor Movie Night at Davis Road Park
BYRAM – The City of Byram will host its second annual Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, Oct. 2, at Davis Road Park. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at sunset. This year’s featured film is “Michael.” The family-friendly event will also include food trucks, music by DJ Phingaprint, door prizes and […]
St. Dominic NICU logs record 1,416 reading sessions during international read-a-thon
JACKSON – The neonatal intensive care unit at FMOL Health | St. Dominic recorded its highest participation ever in the international Babies with Books Read-A-Thon, with 1,416 books read over 10 days. The event, held Sept. 14-24, brought together hospital staff, leaders, community volunteers and NICU families to read to babies receiving care at St. […]
Natchez man arrested after citizen complaints lead to drug investigation
NATCHEZ – A Natchez man was arrested Thursday after citizen complaints led Adams County deputies to investigate suspected drug activity in the Woodlawn area, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Agents with the sheriff’s office Special Operations Group were working near Woodlawn and Martin Luther King Jr. Street on Oct. 1 when they encountered […]
NWMCC secures homecoming win with dominant first half on the way to 45-7 win over Coahoma
By Caleb Burggraaf NWMCC SENATOBIA – In one of their most complete performances of the year, the #7 Northwest Mississippi Community College football team (4-2, 3-0) won their third consecutive game with a 45-7 victory over the Coahoma Community College Tigers (0-6, 0-3) at Bobby Franklin Field. The win was the highest-scoring game of the […]