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Grand jury does not indict Mississippi deputy who fatally shot man who yelled ‘shoot me’
A Mississippi grand jury has opted not to bring criminal charges against a sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man yelling “shoot me,” the state attorney general’s office announced Monday. The incident occurred on December 10, 2022, when Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported...
Conn's HomePlus stores closing nationwide after company filed bankruptcy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Home good retailer Conn's HomePlus is closing several stores after filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case on July 23. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Conn's filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. According to Commercial Appeal, Conn's has had...
Dangerous heat stress conditions return to Mississippi this week
The heat will be the primary story across the area this week, with the return of dangerous heat stress conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has warned that these perilous conditions could persist until Saturday. Due to the increased heat and recent rains, high humidity levels will exacerbate the situation, bringing dangerous to excessive heat conditions. Unfortunately, rain chances will be minimal, offering no relief throughout the week.
CCID, Capitol Police expansion helping reduce crime in Mississippi’s capital city
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. Officials say meetings with the public indicate the Jackson community sees the extra manpower and police presence as beneficial. The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but...
Photo Gallery: Chefs from all over Mississippi showcase craft at Food and Wine Fest
Chefs locally and regionally showcased their talents for hundreds at the Natchez Food and Wine Festival event, Tastings on the Mississippi River by Visit Mississippi. Good food and good spirits filled the Natchez Convention Center on Friday evening. This gallery includes scenes from the event. The post Photo Gallery: Chefs from all over Mississippi showcase craft at Food and Wine Fest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi company pulls ads after Olympics 'Last Supper' controversy
Mississippi-based telecommunications company C Spire has pulled its ads from the Paris Olympics, citing a scene it said made a “mockery” of Jesus’ Last Supper. The opening ceremony Friday featured a scene that showed drag performers sitting at a long table around a large, blue-painted man. Paris...
National Civil Rights Museum commemorate 60th anniversary of 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The National Civil Rights Museum hosted a community symposium on the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer project Saturday. The events of that summer are being deemed as one of the last interracial civil rights efforts of the 1960's. This project was designed to put national attention to the violent oppression experienced by Mississippi Black residents who were trying to vote.
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Man charged with attempted murder in Kemper County
SCOOBA, Miss. (WTOK) - An attempted murder charge was filed against a Kemper County man Sunday. Sheriff James Moore said Ladarryl Dale was arrested after a shooting around 4 p.m. in Scooba, in the area of Piney Woods Road at the intersection of Kemper Bell Road. Moore said the victim...
Former Lee County teacher sentenced to prison for enticement
A former Mooreville teacher received a five-year prison sentence for sexual enticement of a student. Former Lee County teacher sentenced to prison for enticement. A former Mooreville teacher received a five-year prison sentence for sexual enticement of a student.
High school football player shot in one of two weekend shootings in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) – A Grenada High School football player was shot over the weekend in Grenada. The shooting at the Pine Hill Apartments took place around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The Grenada Police Department said Lewis Wiggins Jr. is charged with aggravated assault for shooting Chance Jenkins. Grenada Police...
Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday
Nine people from across North Mississippi have spent their summer learning new dance moves and are ready to show them off, all while raising money for their local Boys & Girls Clubs. The 19th Dance Like the Stars Event is at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Cadence Bank arena in Tupelo. Music will be […] The post Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man charged in connection to crash that took life of 81-year-old woman in Fulton
FULTON, Miss. (WTVA) – A man has officially been charged in connection to an 81-year-old woman’s death in Fulton. Fulton Police Chief Brad Rogers confirmed Monday that Billy Joseph Harmon, 33, of Itawamba County, was charged with aggravated DUI-manslaughter and felony possession of a controlled substance in connection to a fatal Saturday crash.
Man last seen July 20 reported missing in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are looking for a man who has been missing for more than a week, and they’re asking for your help to find him. Corey Terrell Thomas was reported missing on July 24. Thomas was last seen the previous Saturday night, July 20.
Couple charged with child endangerment in Prentiss County
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Two adults face child endangerment charges in Prentiss County. Deputies arrested Jimmy Wallis, 49, and Katie Bishop, 43, both of Booneville, on Friday, July 26. This comes after their children tested positive for drugs, Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar announced. Their bond is set at...
Hartfield Academy DL Reginald Vaughn commits to Arkansas football
Hartfield Academy defensive lineman Reginald Vaughn has committed to Arkansas football he announced on Saturday. Vaughn, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, chose Arkansas over Mississippi State, Ole Miss and LSU who were in his top-four list. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound lineman is the No. 14 overall recruit in Mississippi and the No. 44...