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Mary Apel Devoncia Hammet, 25, was shot and killed early Saturday morning at her home on Country Club Drive, in Natchez. Devonte M. Jackson, 25, turned himself in to authorities several hours later and is being held on a murder charge. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office dispatched the Coroner’s Office around 5 a.m. Hammet’s body was found … Read more
A Jackson man is dead after a shooting Saturday morning. Jackson Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 am Saturday at 210 Parcel Drive. Demarco Gaines, 23, was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are still gathering information on possible suspects and motive.
This weekend thousands will make the pilgrimage to Memphis to commemorate the 44th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing. This annual cultural phenomenon, known as “Elvis Week”, invites music lovers from around the world to gather for a multi-day celebration of the King’s life and legacy. Events at Graceland are taking place from August 11- 18 … Read more
Our friends at WLBT are streaming Sheriff Vance’s funeral today beginning at 11 am.
At a press conference Friday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves urged Mississippians to continue to get vaccinated against Covid, calling Mississippi’s current “fourth wave” of the virus “a pandemic of the unvaccinated.” On Thursday Reeves extended Mississippi’s State of Emergency order for 30 days, a move that allows public health officials and other government leaders some … Read more
Friday brings a mix of sun and clouds, with occasional showers possible across the Pine Belt. Temperatures in the low 90’s and dropping into the mid 70’s later tonight. Thunderstorms over the weekend should break the heat, if only temporarily. Remember to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities when possible.
Two men are dead after an apparent Murder-Suicide in Laurel on Wednesday. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a double shooting Wednesday morning around 9:55 am. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators found a deceased adult male in a truck parked at the residence on Chippewah Drive. A second individual was … Read more
Elevated heat stress conditions are expected to continue over much of the area Thursday into Friday. Afternoon heat index values will climb to between 105-110 degrees. Increasing rain chances across central-southeast Mississippi will offer slight breaks in the heat. Residents are reminded to find air conditioning when possible, to stay hydrated, and to check on … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Wednesday until 7 pm. Dangerous heat conditions continue across the state as high temps and humidity combine to create heat indices up to 110. Temperatures will reach the mid 90’s today, cooling into the mid 70’s overnight with slightly cloudy skies. A few stray showers … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Mississippi today until 7 pm. Excessively hot and humid conditions, with highs in the mid-90’s and heat indices around 105 degrees, will continue into mid-week. Some scattered showers and cloud cover expected this afternoon, with tonight’s lows in the mid 70’s. Remember in … Read more
