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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 […]
Man accused of kidnapping girlfriend in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police believe collaboration is key when it comes to ending violence in the capital city. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the cycle of violence has to stop after a man allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend on Saturday, August 24 in the 5400 block of Marblehead Drive. Jamarion Merritt, 22, has […]
Warren Central aims to remain consistent in year 14 under Josh Morgan
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The Warren Central Vikings are coming off a 9-3 season, including an undefeated Class 6A Region 2 schedule. Last year’s schedule included a non-region schedule comprised entirely of 7A opponents; the Vikings went 3-2 in those games. This year, the Vikings will face the same non-region opponents: Clinton, Pearl, Germantown, Brandon, and Madison Central.
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Resurrection Catholic Eagles
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - When it comes to the Resurrection Catholic Eagles, senior defensive lineman Graham Summerlin sums up everything perfectly. “Everyone is pretty excited,” explained Summerlin. “We’re all hyped about our first game. We’re nervous. We lost a lot last year, but we’re ready to come back and see what we can do.”
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