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Texas man arrested after deputies discover 44 pounds of meth during Mississippi interstate traffic stop
A Texas man has been arrested after Mississippi deputies found 44 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. On Monday, a Rankin County deputy stopped a Ford truck on Interstate 20 for an unspecified violation. The deputy suspected the driver, Arnol Zamora, 35, of drug trafficking. Backup arrived, and a K-9...
Rain, flash flood threat forecast to remain
BROOKHAVEN — A threat of flash flooding continues in southwest Mississippi. The National Weather Service warns the risk continues through Friday thanks to high rain chances and forecasted local rainfall events. Wednesday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 90 percent with showers and storms possible into the evening. NWS Jackson warns localized rain totals […] The post Rain, flash flood threat forecast to remain appeared first on Daily Leader.
MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file
The state’s newspaper media association is opposed to a pretrial motion in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County that would seal the case files of an upcoming capital murder trial. Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. is accused in the 2022 death of Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The defense team and the prosecution jointly filed the motion to […] The post MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
JSU first HBCU, Mississippi university to receive major award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) set Mississippi and HBCU history by receiving a flagship award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). JSU announced Monday its achievement of earning the Founder’s Award from the organization with over 4,600 members. It is presented to institutions significantly contributing to NAI’s success by enhancing its reach, promoting […]
Team Miss. wins 125 medals during 2024 Transplant Games
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Team Mississippi does the state proud, returning from the Transplant Games loaded with medals. The Olympic-style games were extra special for the athletes, who, for the first time, were joined by their largest delegation of donor families. “We came back with 125 medals, and 80 of...
Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard this Thursday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State alumnus Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, is being promoted from colonel to brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard this Thursday, July 25. The promotion ceremony for the Guard’s commander of the 66th Troop Command is set for 1...
GRIND TO GLORY: The Biggersville Lions looking to go back-to-back
GRIND TO GLORY: The Biggersville Lions will be looking to go back-to-back in 2024. GRIND TO GLORY: The Biggersville Lions looking to go back-to-back. Case Ingram is entering his fourth year as the head coach for the Biggersville Lions. The Lions are coming off of a 12-1 season and just won their first state championship in program history.
Arrest made after two minors attacked, shot at in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting two minors and shooting at them. The incident took place on June 24, with officers arriving in the Kenmar Lane area after hearing six to seven gunshots. A minor told the officers that a man in a...
Officers seek man convicted in $90k car auction scheme
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies in DeSoto County are on the lookout for a man convicted of stealing thousands from people in a car auction scheme. Leandre Barner was indicted in 2022 for false pretense after an Olive Branch man said he paid for two cars he never received. A DeSoto County judge issued […]
Miskelly Furniture Names New Operations Chief
BrandSource member Miskelly Furniture continues to adjust its leadership structure, this time promoting Mark Waters to chief operating officer. “We are thrilled to promote Mark to the role of COO,” said CEO Oscar Miskelly. “His extensive experience, dedication to operational excellence and unwavering commitment to our company’s core values make him the ideal leader to guide our operations. We look forward to the continued success and innovation he will bring in his new role.”
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