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Biotech company’s CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Jacob VanLandingham entered the plea at a hearing in Jackson before U.S. […]
Mississippi judge denies motion to seal capital murder case of man accused of killing former Ole Miss graduate who has been missing since 2022
A Mississippi judge denied a motion Thursday to seal the file in the capital murder case against Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., who is accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee, the Ole Miss graduate whose body has not been found since he went missing in 2022. Last...
Anthony Fox to receive compensation from Mississippi for wrongful conviction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The State of Mississippi will pay compensation to a former Jackson police officer for his wrongful conviction. According to court documents, Anthony Fox will receive $75,617.13 from the state. Fox was released from the Madison County Detention Center in February 2024. This comes after the Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed his conviction in the George Robinson case. […]
National Weather Service still warns of flash flooding threat
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service in Jackson warns southwest Mississippi the threat of flash flooding continues today. Flash flood threats have persisted for a week due to daily showers and thunderstorms and the potential for heavy rainfall. NWS Jackson warns of a slight threat of flash flooding in the event of localized heavy rainfall. […] The post National Weather Service still warns of flash flooding threat appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jackson police chief concerned about auto thefts in city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Auto thefts are causing issues around the capital city, and Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade is concerned. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) hosted a Real-Time Command meeting to discuss the issue. On Tuesday, nine stolen vehicles were recovered between Jackson police and Capitol police. JPD...
15-year-old girl dead, another injured after being struck by vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One teenage girl is dead and another is injured after both juveniles were struck by a vehicle in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, the incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on Friday on Rainey Road. JPD said one of the girls, Zanya Arianna Cotton, died...
Jackson police name suspect in Livingston Road homicide
Jackson police are searching for a suspect in another recent homicide. On Sunday, July 7, the Jackson Police Department began investigating a homicide that occurred in the 3000 block of Livingston Road. Willie Luckett was determined to be the victim. Detectives have issued a warrant for the arrest of Willie...
Friday Weather: More weekend rain
Scattered to numerous showers are expected across the area again today, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the southeast. High temperatures will generally range from the lower to upper 80s to near 90 in spots. Showers will remain possible into the evening, decreasing in coverage overnight. Low temperatures will be in...
Man wanted, woman arrested for fatal shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a woman and are searching for a man in connection to a fatal shooting at a gas station. Detective Tommie Brown said an arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Adrian Sutton. He will be charged with murder and is considered to be armed and dangerous. Brown said […]
Jackson State earns pair of ITA Academic Team Awards
JACKSON, Miss. | The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released the 2024 Division I Men's and Women's ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams this week, and Jackson State was one of two schools in the conference to earn recognition for both. The Jackson State women earned the All-Academic Team Award while having...
Reset Jackson calls for Texaco gas station to close due to multiple shootings
JACKSON, Miss. — Reset Jackson founder James Hopkins and others were outside the Texaco gas station on Medgar Evers on Thursday calling for city leaders to close the business. The store has been the site of multiple deadly shootings this year, prompting the city council to pass new security...
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