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Lincoln County under a heat advisory
BROOKHAVEN — Rain and cooler temperatures are in the past now. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and it is likely each day this week will have one. NWS Jackson advises area residents to drink plenty of water, stay in air conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on […] The post Lincoln County under a heat advisory appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven not recognized as a ‘Tree City’ by national program
BROOKHAVEN — It might come as a surprise that Brookhaven is not listed as one of the 19 communities in Mississippi as a Tree City in 2023. The communities were recognized by the national program Tree City USA in a press release Monday. Did you know, 14.79 percent of Mississippians live in a Tree City […] The post Brookhaven not recognized as a ‘Tree City’ by national program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Photo Gallery: 34th Minorville Jubilee brings neighborhood, community together
The 34th annual Minorville Jubilee that took place Saturday on Minor Street brought together neighbors, friends and community to celebrate history and enjoy a day of fun. This gallery includes some scenes from the festivities. The post Photo Gallery: 34th Minorville Jubilee brings neighborhood, community together appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Construction of Center for Medically Fragile Children underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Construction is underway for a center in Mississippi for children with complex medical conditions. The Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children will be located in a wooded lot off Eastwood Drive in Jackson. The first and only such facility in Mississippi, the home will serve patients younger than 19 […]
Husband paralyzed in tragic fall after learning wife is pregnant
LUMBERTON, Miss. - Brianna Byrd of Mississippi was so excited to tell her husband, Luke, that they were going to be parents. Hours later, the day of celebration turned into concern when she learned her husband may never walk again after suffering a devastating fall. Brianna, 22, said she found...
Alabama woman charged with murder in 20-year-old Mississippi cold case
An Alabama woman has been arrested in connection with a Mississippi murder cold case from 2003. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County officials have arrested Niki Hester, 36, of Detroit, Alabama, and charged her with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson, 35. Benson was found...
Mississippi man arrested on charges of threatening Jackson County judge
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A man from northern Mississippi has been arrested on charges of threatening a chancery court judge on the state’s Gulf Coast. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said Jeffery Miles, 38, of Cleveland, Mississippi, was arrested July 19 in Illinois and was taken to Mississippi on Monday, WXXV-TV reported. Miles was charged with […]
Five plead guilty in investigation into cocaine sales in Mississippi to purchase firearms, machine gun conversion devices to deliver to Mexico
Five individuals with ties to Mexico have pled guilty over the past month to felony offenses related to drug trafficking, firearms trafficking, and immigration offenses as a result of a law enforcement investigation involving sales of cocaine in Mississippi to purchase firearms and machine gun conversion devices for delivery to Mexico.
Mississippi oficials looking for men in credit card fraud ring, buying large amounts of lumber. Have you seen them?
Mississippi authorities have released photos of two men reportedly involved in a credit card fraud ring. Officials from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify the two males, one Black and one Hispanic, who reportedly have made large purchases of lumber from several home improvement stores. They...
TikTok hosts influencer panel in Jackson, addresses safety concerns
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, with over a million users in Mississippi and 42,000 businesses. User safety and privacy have continuously been called in to question in the United States. A bill passed in 2023 to block the...
Body of missing Belhaven man found by Capitol Police
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The body of a missing Belhaven man has been found. On Tuesday, Capitol Police announced they had found the body of Jeffrey Davis, 53, a Belhaven man who was reported missing around 11 o’clock the night before. According to Bailey Martin, spokeswoman for the Mississippi...
Mississippi Correctional Facility 3rd death of the month
EAST MISSISSIPPI - East Mississippi Correctional Facility, just 90 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi, has reported its 3rd death this month. Official for Management and Training Corporation stated, Clarence Gillie,59, was discovered unresponsive on Thursday. The facility medical staff responded immediately until emergency medicals arrived, soon after declaring Gillie as deceased.
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