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Mississippi FedEx driver earns title of ATA Grand Champion
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The American Trucking Associations awarded FedEx driver Jackie Reed of Mississippi, the Bendix Grand Champion at the 2024 National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships. “Jackie demonstrated the precision and professionalism we have come to expect from NTDC champions,” said American Trucking Associations President and CEO...
Former Mississippi park commission treasurer arrested for reportedly embezzling public funds for personal use
A former Mississippi Park Commission treasurer was arrested for reportedly embezzling public funds for her personal use. State Auditor Shad White announced today the arrest of Megan Berry, the former Treasurer of the Caledonia Park Commission (CPC). Special Agents from the State Auditor’s office apprehended Berry on one count of embezzlement.
Mississippi inmate who killed his mother in 1994 denied compassionate release request
A Mississippi judge has denied a petition for the compassionate release for a man convicted of murdering his mother in 1994. The Vicksburg Post reports that Warren County Judge M. James Chaney denied the petition by the attorneys for Russell J. Thomas. Thomas, 71, who was sentenced to life in prison in 1995, was seeking release based on his advanced age and illness.
Deputy jailer arrested in connection to Joshua Zimmerman’s escape
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — A DeSoto County deputy jailer was arrested in connection to the escape of inmate Joshua Zimmerman, from the county courthouse in Hernando earlier this year. Ronnie Hunt, 32, was arrested and charged with “escape of prisoners and conveying articles useful for the escape of prisoners.” The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation says […]
Man hit by vehicle on Jackson Avenue improving at NMMC
An Ole Miss student who was hit by a vehicle on Jackson Avenue Saturday evening is continuing to improve. Torrence Peterson was about to start his freshman year at Ole Miss when he was hit while crossing Jackson Avenue near Dairy Queen. The Oxford Police Department shut down Jackson Avenue to allow the Wings medical […] The post Man hit by vehicle on Jackson Avenue improving at NMMC appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Silver Alert issued for 33-year-old Olive Branch woman
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 33-year-old Olive Branch woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Nelson Deyonna Duren was last seen on Friday, August 23 around 6:00 p.m. in the 1900 block of Shady Lane in Hinds County. Duren was last seen wearing a […]
Driver found dead after 18-wheeler catches fire, cab flips off bridge in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities were on the scene of a vehicle fire in Canton Monday night. Chief Otha Brown tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that an 18-wheeler was on a bridge heading southbound near mile marker 119. According to the chief, the driver appeared to have hit the...
Tuition-free school opens doors to new building thanks to community donations
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – For this week’s Cool Schools, we head over to the Pine Belt. Known as the school without halls, Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center in Laurel welcomed 117 students to its new location at the old Glory House on North Second Avenue. Founder Amanda Cooley says she and her mother, Brendalyn Campbell […]
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