Lauderdale County animal shelter urgently needs newspaper donations
The Lauderdale County Animal Control Shelter is asking the community for help with a basic but important supply: newspapers. According to Friends of the Lauderdale County Animal Control Shelter, the facility is in urgent need of newspaper donations and is hoping to connect with someone who may have access to a large supply. The shelter […]
Jackson man convicted of first-degree murder in 2023 Taylor Street shooting
JACKSON — A Hinds County jury has convicted a 37-year-old man of first-degree murder in connection with a 2023 shooting on Taylor Street, according to Capitol Police. LaMarkus Moore was found guilty in the death of Joseph Reddix. Capitol Police said officers responded to Taylor Street on Feb. 15, 2023, where they found Reddix dead […]
AOC develops early intervention strategies to prevent youth substance abuse
By Beverly Kraft Administrative Office of Courts JACKSON — The Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts is strengthening efforts to identify children and youth at risk of drug abuse and increasing emphasis on substance abuse prevention. The AOC is spearheading a transformative effort to enhance how the state’s youth court system identifies and responds to youth […]
William Carey shuts out Central Baptist, 6-0
CONWAY, Ark. — William Carey dominated the game from start to finish Thursday night, shutting out Central Baptist 6-0 in men’s soccer action. The Crusaders controlled possession throughout the match and held the Mustangs without a shot, turning in a strong defensive performance to secure the shutout. WCU opened the scoring in the 12th minute […]
Friday weather: Starting sunny and hot, ending cloudy and cool
It’ll be hot and mostly cloudy today, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. The morning starts pleasant, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 70s, before clouds increase through the afternoon. High: 92° Low: 71° Rain chance: 30%, mainly this evening Winds: Light and variable, generally 2–5 mph By late afternoon, temperatures […]
EXCLUSIVE: Acquitted ex-Capitol Police officer says trial led him into the ministry, back to the badge
MADISON — For 17 months, former Capitol Police officer Steven “Freddy” Frederick waited for his attorneys to call and tell him the manslaughter charge against him had been dismissed. That call never came. The case went to trial, and on Sept. 28 a Hinds County jury found Frederick not guilty in the 2022 shooting death […]
Land Bank offers free Genuine MS® memberships for Agritourism Month
JACKSON – Mississippi Land Bank, a member of the Farm Credit System and a financing partner for agriculture and rural communities across 32 counties in northern Mississippi, has announced it will cover the cost of a one-year membership for the first 25 agritourism operations that join the Genuine MS® program, helping more Mississippi agritourism operations […]
MBCI economic development director steps down after 32 years
CHOCTAW — John Hendrix, who has served the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for 32 years, including 21 years as director of economic development, has stepped down to pursue a business venture with his son. A reception honoring Hendrix’s career and service to the tribe was held Sept. 28. During his tenure, Hendrix helped secure […]
Second Saturday draws thousands to downtown Lucedale
By Jackson Vella RHCJC LUCEDALE — What started as an effort to bring more shoppers to downtown Lucedale has grown into a community gathering that draws an estimated 2,000 people to Main Street for music, food and family activities. Second Saturday began in 2017 and closes Main Street to traffic for an evening of vendors, entertainment […]
MEMOIRS OF A MEDIC: WWE Meets EMS
Kevin Whitsell is a 20-year veteran paramedic and firefighter and the founder and host of “A Silent War Within,” a podcast dedicated to confronting and destigmatizing mental health challenges among first responders and healthcare professionals. A Mississippi native, Whitsell spent years in critical care transport, including pediatric and neonatal patients, before moving into supervisory roles. […]