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Canton man sentenced for DUI 4th offense
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Canton man pled guilty to felony driving under the influence 4th offence. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr., said Calvin Francis, 50, was sentenced to 10 years without the possibility of parole. On April 18, 2023, a Madison police officer stopped Francis for carless driving. The officer […]
Vicksburg High School campus closed due to unexpected power outage
Vicksburg High School’s campus is closed Thursday, August 29 due to an unexpected power outage. The district announced the closure in a statement released Thursday morning. “Parents and guardians are encouraged to arrange their children’s early pick up,” the statement read. “Buses will run on an adjusted schedule, and students who ride the bus will […]
McComb man dies in Amite County crash
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A McComb man was killed during a crash in Amite County. The crash occurred on Highway 24 just before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by 34-year-old Derrick Magee, was traveling east on the highway when it […]
Wanted homicide suspect arrested in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A wanted homicide suspect out of Lauderdale County was arrested in Pearl early Thursday morning. According to the Pearl Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Camaro for speeding on Interstate 20 around 1 a.m. During the traffic stop, officers learned that the...
Two Mississippi restaurants open for nearly 20 years announce they are closing
Two popular Mississippi restaurants open for nearly 20 years have announced that they will soon be closing after many memories and family celebrations. On Tuesday, Fenian’s Pub in Jackson announced that they will be closing their doors after serving customers for nearly 28 years. On Wednesday, Basil’s Downtown announced that it will also be closing after serving customers for 19 years.
Aggravated Assault, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, and Many Felony Drug Charges in Leake and Attala
SHAWUNACY BOONE, 26, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, LCSO. Bond N/A. LISA CHAMBLEE-TAYLOR, 30, of Lena, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO. Bond $1,000. JEROME M GENTRY, 61, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO. Bond $5,000. MARK A GRAY, 40, of Carthage, Felony Obstruction – Retaliation...
‘A love offering’: Vicksburg funeral home provides final services for pair of veterans
Two deceased veterans, Jack Waters of U.S. Army and Richard Wetterling of the U.S. Navy, were buried in the Natchez National Cemetery Wednesday. The bodies of the two servicemen were unclaimed by their families upon their deaths, so the community stepped up to ensure they had a proper burial. Larry Chisley, owner of the Dillon-Chisley […]
Newton High School hosts “commit to graduate” ceremony
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Newton High School class of 2028 held their “commit to graduate” ceremony tonight. The freshmen tigers walked across the stage to pledge themselves to academic success during their time at Newton and into college. The ceremony is also a time for faculty and...
Retro Metro lawsuit against Jackson dismissed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Retro Metro’s lawsuit against the City of Jackson has been dismissed, according to City Attorney Drew Martin. In 2023, the City of Jackson vacated office space it had been using at the Metrocenter Mall due to deplorable conditions. Retro Metro, who owned the spaced, filed a lawsuit against the city for […]
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