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Mississippi State Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify a 2023 John Doe
In December 2023, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered inside a car in a wooded area off MS Highway 589 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Hattiesburg is about 90 miles southeast of Jackson and about 70 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico coast. When the Lamar County Police Department arrived at the scene, they found the driver's side door of a white Nissan Altima ajar, with the remains of an unidentified individual positioned in the driver's seat. Circumstantial evidence available at the scene led investigators to believe that the remains were those of a male whose identity could not be confirmed. The remains were then taken to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner for further analysis.
A missing foot, a state record and a pair of pliers: A look back at some wild gator hunts
Alligator hunting season is almost here in Mississippi and for thousands of hunters, it is one of the most-anticipated events of the year. The season starts at noon Aug. 30 and runs through Sept. 9. While it is among the shortest hunting seasons in the state, it is one that produces a lot...
Hosemann launches State Fiscal Policy Study Group co-chaired by Hopson
JACKSON — Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Tuesday named a third select study group in the Senate on state fiscal policy. The study group will be co-chaired by Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins. “Our ultimate goal is always to lower the tax burden and ensure taxpayer dollars stay in […]
Child kidnapped out of Louisiana found safe in Mississippi
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Police said a six-year-old child, who was kidnapped in Louisiana, was found safe in Mississippi. According to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) alerted his department about a possible custodial kidnapping out of Louisiana. Myers said a Ridgeland officer located a vehicle matching the description, and […]
Ex-Georgia backup leads Kentucky against Southern Miss
Kentucky doesn't know what to expect from Southern Miss in the season opener Saturday night in Lexington, Ky. That's because the Golden Eagles have new coordinators on both sides of the ball and a new starting quarterback. "You don't know exactly what you're going to get so we have to be prepared for quite a few things," Wildcats coach Mark Stoops said. "We've got to handle things in stride. Nothing ever goes as smooth as you want it to. We have to be able to adapt and make adjustments and have nobody panic." Kentucky, 7-6 a year ago, has made...
Jackson restaurateur Bill Latham dies
JACKSON, Miss. — Bill Latham, co-founder of Table 100, has died. His family announced Latham’s death on Wednesday. Table 100 remembered him as “a true icon and leader in the restaurant industry.”. Latham was also involved in the creation of restaurant concepts, including Amerigo, Char and Babalu....
Fenian’s Pub closing after nearly 28 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – After nearly 28 years serving the Jackson community, Fenian’s Pub will be closing. The Irish pub is located on East Fortification Street. Since opening our doors, we have been honored to be a place where friends gathered, memories were made, and the spirit of Jackson was celebrated. We want to express […]
USM readies for season opener at Kentucky
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Southern Miss starts 2024 in the SEC country as they face Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday night. USM head coach Will Hall feels that the coaching staff was able to recruit bigger bodies for this season and they could help even the playing field against a stout Kentucky squad.
Natchez AT&T workers on strike: ‘Our families suffer because they won’t negotiate’
NATCHEZ — Josh Goldman, a Natchez AT&T employee, said over the past 11 days Natchez workers have joined thousands of other picketing AT&T workers in nine states across the southeast who are on an “unfair labor” strike. Goldman stood by around 10 other Natchez-area employees outside the AT&T building on Main Street. He said they […] The post Natchez AT&T workers on strike: ‘Our families suffer because they won’t negotiate’ appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
St. Dominic using new tool to detect sepsis in patients
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson announced a major advancement in healthcare with the implementation of the IntelliSep test in its emergency department. According to the hospital, the diagnostic tool allows for the early detection and treatment of sepsis in Mississippi. Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in hospitals across the nation. “As the first facility in […]
McComb shooting victim found deceased in ditch
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police are investigating after a man was found deceased in a ditch. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said officers responded to the call near the intersection of North Cherry Street and Avenue G just before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27. According to Cloy, the victim had been shot. He […]
Air Force flight nurse receives Bronze Star for actions at Abbey Gate
Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp, a flight nurse with the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, received the Bronze Star Medal for his actions at Abbey Gate during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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