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Mississippi probation officer accused of embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A contracted probation officer for Court Programs, Inc., (CPI) has been arrested on seven counts of embezzlement in Mississippi. State Auditor Shad White said Lacosta Lee received court ordered fines and fees from those on probation. She’s accused of embezzling those funds for her own personal use. Lee was served with a […]
Local lottery winners claim nearly $5,000 in prizes
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported two local and recent winners claimed nearly $5,000 in prize money. A woman from Brookhaven and a man from Summit won the prizes in the past week. Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported the Summit man bought a Mega-Millions ticket on June 20 from Crossroads Quick Stop in Summit. He claimed […] The post Local lottery winners claim nearly $5,000 in prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Bridging wildlife and communities: MSU launches public survey on black bears this week
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Many Mississippi landowners and hunters are receiving black bear surveys this week in their mailboxes from Mississippi State University researchers studying how the public feels about the carnivore in the Magnolia State. Sharp Professor of Human Dimensions Kevin Hunt in the MSU Forest and Wildlife Research Center—in collaboration...
Researchers work to identify 82 million-year-old dinosaur found in Mississippi
It's the most complete dinosaur ever found in Mississippi, but exactly what it was remains a mystery. It's been identified as a hadrosaur; a member of a family of similar dinosaurs, and it roamed what is now Northeast Mississippi about 82 million years ago. It was an herbivore measuring 25-26 feet long and when standing on its back legs was about 16 feet tall.
How to stay safe in Mississippi this summer amid high temperatures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As extreme heat advisories begin taking effect for the summer months of 2024, doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) said it’s important to take proactive measures to protect yourself and others. Extreme heat often results in the highest number of deaths among all weather-related disasters each year. In […]
Mississippi law restricting children's social media use blocked
A federal judge on Monday blocked Mississippi from enforcing a new law that requires users of social media platforms to verify their ages and restricts access by minors to their sites if they lack parental consent, saying it was likely unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden in Gulfport, Mississippi,...
Helena Hansen to Represent Pearl River County in Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition
Helena Hansen, 18, will represent Pearl River County in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition, scheduled for July 12-13. Hansen is a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, majoring in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on manufacturing. At Ole Miss, she is a Grove Scholar, a member of the Center for Manufacturing, an Alpha Omicron Pi […] The post Helena Hansen to Represent Pearl River County in Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition appeared first on Picayune Item.
City attorney gives update on efforts to tear down Hotel O
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An appeal of the case to Hinds County Circuit Court could complicate matters when it comes to tearing down a dilapidated North Jackson hotel. City Attorney Drew Martin told the Jackson City Council on Tuesday that he will submit a plan to tear down Hotel O to Municipal Court Judge Jeff Reynolds in a matter of days.
Jackson DUI suspect wants evidence thrown out in case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson last year wants the court to throw out evidence about her alleged intoxication. According to court documents, Jada Kelly’s lawyer wants to suppress the results of a breathalyzer test taken the day of the crash. Investigators said Kelly […]
Man wanted for murder in Mississippi arrested in Tennessee nearly month after shooting
A Mississippi murder suspect on the run for nearly a month has been arrested in Tennessee. Tyredius Woods has been wanted by the Greenville Police Department since the June 6 shooting of Latia Wilson on Utah Street in Greenville. Wilson was shot in the side during the shooting and died...
Pedestrian injured after being hit on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 near Canton Mart Road on Tuesday, July 2. Detective Tommie Brown said the pedestrian was treated for a head injury. He said the pedestrian is expected to be okay. Investigators said the driver […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Banks and Stokes argue, but Jackson City Council votes in favor of new housing development
The Jackson City Council erupted into a fiery debate on Tuesday before approving an ordinance for accepting phase one of the Village at Livingston and authorizing the mayor to sign the final development plot. The Village at Livingston is a development plan to build 200 residential homes to the area...
WJTV’s Melanie Christopher to be inducted into Silver Circle
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News’ Melanie Christopher will be honored during the NATAS Southeast’s Gold and Silver Circle Awards ceremony. Christopher will be inducted by the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) into the Silver Circle. To be eligible for the Silver Circle, one must have 25 […]
Emergency motion judgment filed against Dau Mabil’s wife
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The brother of Dau Mabil has filed an emergency motion judgment against Karissa Bowley, who is the wife of Dau. Dau was found deceased in the Pearl River in Lawrence County in April 2024 after he disappeared in Jackson in March 2024. Bul Mabil, Dau’s brother, asked the Hinds County Chancery […]
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