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Two arrests made after a brief chase for stolen car
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people were arrested by Capitol Police after a brief pursuit while inside a stolen vehicle. The arrest was part of Operation Unified. Capitol Police were behind a car and ran the tag, which was reported stolen through the Jackson Police Department. One man and a...
Southaven renews lease Arena lease for volleyball league
Southaven has renewed its lease for The Arena with Memphis Volleyball Association for another three years, touting the deal as one of the easiest and best decisions they have ever made. The deal calls for Memphis Volleyball Academy to pay $10,000 a month to rent the 80,000 square foot climate...
Ole Miss Position Look | Secondary has new faces, plenty to prove
With all the many great things to say about Ole Miss' 2024 outlook on the surface, the secondary has rarely been the first thing brought up on the defensive side of the ball. Most of the attention on defense has gone to the front seven with the additions of Walter Nolen, Princely Umanmielen and Chris Paul Jr. joining an impressive group of returnees.
Pitcher Hunter Elliott, picked late in MLB draft, to return to Ole Miss baseball instead
OXFORD ― A boost arrived for the Ole Miss baseball starting rotation on Thursday evening, courtesy of Hunter Elliott. The lefthander, selected late in the 2024 MLB Draft, will spurn the Los Angeles Dodgers and return to the Rebels for the 2025 season, he announced on social media. ...
Trauma drug study aims to save lives following severe injuries
Of the more than 100,000 patients who receive acute care in the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Mississippi Medical Center each year, Dr. Matthew Kutcher remembers one case specifically, taking care of a patient in an accident involving heavy machinery at work. “There was an injury to the...
Laurel police discuss process of filing assault charges
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Questions remain answered about an incident in Laurel regarding a Dollar General employee earlier this month. The Laurel Police Department said it wanted to assure the public that it was following proper procedure working the investigation. Court cases in the Mississippi Judiciary System hold different standards...
Judge: Pretrial Files in Jay Lee Murder Case to Remain Unsealed
OXFORD, Miss.—Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther denied a joint motion on Thursday by attorneys on both sides to seal all pretrial filings in the capital-murder case against Sheldon “Timothy” Harrington, who is accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee in 2022, a University of Mississippi student who planned to start graduate school in the fall. Lee’s body has not been found.
City working to develop new long-range plan for Clinton
It’s been six years since the City of Clinton revised the road map it uses to guide long-term growth, and City officials say it’s time to begin putting together a new comprehensive plan. “We have to stay in compliance with the state on our zoning ordinances and things...
Cain Recyclers announces “Scrap for Hope”
Out of a desire to make a positive impact on their community, the ownership and employees of Cain Recyclers in Kosciusko, Mississippi have created Scrap for Hope. Scrap for Hope is a fundraising opportunity where people can turn their junk scrap metal into hope for their local community and beyond.
Truth Lounge to remain closed as appeal of city decision moves forward
NATCHEZ—Adams County Sixth Circuit District Court Judge Carmen Drake told an attorney representing the Truth Lounge that the law does not allow for injunctive relief in its case. Jackson attorney Jeffrey Graves filed for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez, which, if granted, would allow the Truth Lounge to reopen while his clients, […] The post Truth Lounge to remain closed as appeal of city decision moves forward appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge
NATCHEZ — Russell Handjis, 44, of Natchez has been arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence and driving under the influence. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a domestic in progress on Wednesday afternoon on South Palestine Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2018 Chevrolet truck and a 2021 Ford […] The post Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food
NATCHEZ – Even with its small start, Chef Jarita Frazier-King believes the grand re-opening of her restaurant Soul Fusion to be the start of something big, she said. On Friday, July 12, King opened her doors and welcomed everyone in for the grand re-opening of Soul Fusion, which houses the Soul Fusion cafe, Rod’s Grill […] The post Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction
NATCHEZ — On Wednesday morning, a judge in Adams County Court overturned the misdemeanor conviction of trespassing against Millicent Graning of Natchez. Graning was found guilty in Justice Court on April 23 of misdemeanor trespassing on land owned by Natchez businessman and Adams County Supervisors President Kevin Wilson. Wilson has proposed building an oilfield waste […] The post County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
PSC warns about employee scam
JACKSON - The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. A caller is impersonating a MPSC employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into the consumer's account. On Thursday, the Commission received a...
3 face murder charges in Mississippi for Southern student who disappeared before custody hearing
WOODVILLE, Miss. — A trio—including an ex-girlfriend—who allegedly plotted to kill a former Southern University sophomore found shot dead, now face murder charges in western Mississippi, the Wilkinson County Sheriff said Friday. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, Calajia Jack, 20, and Allyah Martin, 21, each face first-degree...
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