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Mary Apel A Jackson man was sentenced to 47 months in federal prison for bank robbery, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the FBI in Mississippi. According to court records, Richard Dewayne Jiles, 42, robbed the Trustmark Bank on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson on December 3, 2020. … Read more
Areas of patchy dense fog remain possible through mid-morning. Use caution when traveling. Slow down and allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Most of the fog should dissipate by 9AM. Partly sunny to mostly sunny skies are expected later, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the north and east. High temperatures … Read more
Jackson had a deadly start to the month of October, with three killings in the first four days of the month. One of them took place Friday at a South Jackson home off of Shady Lane Drive. The victim is 42-year-old James Wood. Wood’s family says he leaves behind six children, a grandchild, and another … Read more
Patchy dense fog, reducing visibility to a quarter mile at times, is possible this morning mainly for areas east of I-55. According to the NWS, isolated severe storms are be possible this afternoon through early evening. Penny to quarter size hail will be the primary threat, with brief damaging wind gusts possible. High temps today … Read more
According to WLBT reporting, Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning near Gallatin Street. Nineteen-year-old Eddie Richardson was shot twice and transported to University Medical Center by private vehicle where he later died. A 31-year-old man was also shot once and was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle and … Read more
A message from the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce: “On behalf of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, I welcome you and your family to the 162nd Mississippi State Fair! We are proud to bring you the Mississippi State Fair, October 6-17, 2021, a 12-day event of magical fun … Read more
On September 30, at approximately 7:00 pm, Tupelo Police Responded to Belks at Barnes Crossing for a felony shoplifting report. Suspect Gary Spraggins, 46, from Columbus, was detained with approximately $4,500 worth of stolen merchandise. On October 1, 2021 Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Weir set bond at $5,000 for Felony Shoplifting.
Areas of fog will impact the region this morning. Some of the fog will be dense, please use caution on the roads. A weak cold front will begin to move through the area today, bringing some drier air behind it. Ahead of the front, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be focused mainly across south and … Read more
Today starts out with some dense patches of fog, with chances of both rain and shine throughout the day. Temps will range from highs in the 80s to overnight lows in the upper 60s.
