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Family speaks out after double shooting leaves several injured in Mississippi
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating after two homes were shot at on Monday, leaving four people injured including a six-month-old girl. “After the shooting stopped, my grandbaby wouldn’t stop crying, so I flipped her over and checked her out and she had been shot in the back,” one of the shooting […]
Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Marion County deputies arrested an elderly man after he allegedly held two staff members at an elementary school against their will. Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall said Timothy Wad, 76, of Foxworth, entered the West Marion Primary School before 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, as staff were entering. The […]
Collins Fire Dept. wanting to hire new full, part-time firefighters
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Fire Department is looking for some extra firefighters. CFD has three full-time and two part-time firefighter positions open. Collins Fire Department Chief John Pope said once they are filled, he will have seven full-time and seven part-time personnel on staff. “Part-time firefighters would have...
Mississippi unemployment rate holds steady at record low 2.8%
(The Center Square) – Federal data shows Mississippi's unemployment rate remained at a record low 2.8% in June for the third consecutive month. That is an improvement over June 2023, when the rate was 3.1%. The national unemployment rate in June was 4.1%. The number of unemployed grew from 35,600 to 47,100. Initial unemployment claims were down from 6,338 in May to 5,652 in June. Continuing claims increased from 27,799...
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...
Rain, Rain... It’s Here to Stay
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Rainy days continue in our First Alert Forecast. Have the umbrella and the rain jacket nearby anytime you leave the house today. Light to moderate showers are ongoing and will continue throughout the day and overnight. Another inch or two is expected across most areas in the next 24 hours, so there is still a slight risk for flash flooding. Remember - if you come across a flooded road, turn around, don’t drown! Highs will stay in the low 80s this afternoon.
Rolling Memorial honors fallen officer in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Horren Randy Tyler, the retired Ridgeland Police Chief, was working for the Madison Police Department at the time he was killed in the line of duty in 2023. On Thursday, the nonprofit Beyond the Call of Duty brought its “End of Watch: Ride to Remember” rolling...
Ocean Springs encourages Mississippi artists to enter the Blue Moon Art Contest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi artists could win a cash prize and be selected as a featured artist at an upcoming art contest. The contest is the Blue Moon Art Contest. According to a press release, the contest is open to Mississippi artists 21 years of age or older who submit a painted art […]
Drug Trafficking, Contraband in Prison, and Petit Larceny in Leake and Attala Arrests
JEFFERY RYDELL BROWN, 43, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Hold for Other Agency, Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, CPD. Bond $0, N/A, $25,000, $15,000, $639.25. KEVIN C CROSS, 30, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct...
After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy
NATCHEZ — Two members of the city’s Board of Aldermen said they were caught off guard by a motion to appoint a new planning commission member at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Ward 4 Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving said the issue should have been an agenda item rather than a seemingly impromptu motion by Ward 1 […] The post After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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