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Judge dismisses lawsuit over 11-year-old shot by Miss. police officer
INDIANOLA, Miss. (WMC) - A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the family of Aderrien Murry. The lawsuit was filed last year after the then-11-year-old boy was shot by Indianola police officer Greg Capers. Nakala Murry asked her son to call police about 4 a.m. when the father of one...
Police: Man shot after altercation with daughter’s boyfriend turns violent
Police say a man was transported to a Mississippi hospital after being shot by his daughter’s boyfriend. Jackson police said the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after he and his daughter’s boyfriend got into an altercation Sunday on Alta Woods Boulevard. The altercation escalated, leading the boyfriend...
New school year, new expectations at Clinton Public School District
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Summer was a nice little break and now the doors to Clinton Public Schools are opening back up as students make their way through the familiar hallways. “The excitement is building,” said Dr. Ivory Gray, Clinton Junior High School’s principal. Clinton Public School District is the first on the books to […]
See why Stokes called for a no confidence vote against Jackson's city attorney. Mayor responds
A vote of no confidence for City Attorney Drew Martin has been placed on the Jackson City Council's Tuesday, July 30, meeting by Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes. The new agenda item, placed by Stokes on Monday, comes one day after the ward 3 councilman and residents protested outside of a Texaco on Medgar Edgars Boulevard. ...
See who Jackson could bring on to augment shortages in the Public Works Dept.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A longtime Jackson engineer could soon help augment shortages in the city’s Public Works Department. On Tuesday, the council is expected to consider a program management agreement with Al-Turk Planning and Development LLC to provide general engineering services for the city’s Engineering Division. The...
Mississippi State 2024 Win Total Over/Under Odds, Schedule & Stats
A strong season is unlikely for the Mississippi State Bulldogs in 2024, given their win total over/under of four. Place your bets on any college football matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Bet on this or any college football matchup at BetMGM. The Bulldogs finished 5-7 a...
Minor and Knight prepared to lead VHS to greatness
VICKSBURG, Miss. – In less than a month, Vicksburg High School will step onto the football field to kick off the 2024 season. Seniors DeCorey Knight Jr. and Mincer Minor IV are both expected to make significant impacts this season for the Gators. Minor:. Mincer Minor IV emerged as...
Hearn joins staff of The Vicksburg Post
The Vicksburg Post has welcomed Jillian Hearn as its newest marketing consultant. Hearn is a Vicksburg native and 2020 graduate of Warren Central High School. She earned an associate’s degree in general studies from Hinds Community College. Justin Clarkston, director of business development for The Post, said Hearn has made a seamless transition into the […]
Brookhaven High has new start time, new assistant principal
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High has new start time, new assistant principal appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Theft of Iron Pilings in Picayune
On July 24, 2024, Norfolk Southern Railroad reported the theft of iron pilings for use in bridge repairs within the City of Picayune. Officers and detectives from the Picayune Police Department quickly identified two suspects: Wyatt Ethan Mitchell and Carla Lee Mitchell. The mother-son team was arrested within 24 hours of the theft and charged […] The post Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Theft of Iron Pilings in Picayune appeared first on Picayune Item.
Lucedale man killed in single-vehicle crash: GCSO
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — A Lucedale man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Friday, according to a George County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. 24-year-old River Johnson was killed in the crash around 8:37 p.m. Friday on the 1200 block of CCC Road. LOCATION: George County Coroner Deeann Murrah pronounced Johnson dead at the scene. […]