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Man indicted for capital murder after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-11 14:02:25 SUMMARY: Daniel Callihan, 36, has been indicted in Hinds County, Mississippi, on seven counts, including capital murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery, related to […] The post Man indicted for capital murder after abducted child found dead in Mississippi appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Mississippi picks new interim state superintendent of education Bond set for teens charged in shooting near William Carey No. 7 LSU hands Ole Miss women’s basketball loss at home
JXN Water begins shutoffs for apartment complexes with delinquent water bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with JXN Water announced shutoffs have begun for multi-family apartment complexes with delinquent water bills. One of those complexes was The Gardenside Apartments on Northside Drive in Jackson, according to Hinds County Supervisor Tony Smith, District 2. Smith said the water to the complex was shutoff on Tuesday, July 9. […]
William ‘Polo’ Edwards’ lawyer files motion for continuance of trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The lawyer for the man accused of killing a local community activist in 2022 has filed a motion for continuance of his trial. William “Polo” Edwards was arrested and charged in connection to the death of Better Men Society founder Robert Davis. Edwards’ attorney, Brandon Dorsey, said if the motion was granted by […]
After Deaths, Ambulance Contracts Must Now Include Emergency Backup Plan, New Mississippi Law Says
To this day, Donna Echols regrets not taking a photo of her ex-husband, Jim Mabus, during their family’s Easter holiday gathering last year. Although they had been divorced for some time, Echols still maintained a great friendship with Mabus, the father to her sons, Denver and Jake. “He went...
Mississippi grand jury indicts 2 arrested in connection with murder of Louisiana woman, kidnapping of her daughters
(CNN) — A grand jury in Hinds County, Mississippi, has indicted the man accused of killing a Louisiana woman last month and abducting her 4- and 6-year-old daughters, one of whom was found dead, Hinds County District Court records show.
Federal disaster recovery center in Hinds County to close on Saturday
www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-07-10 10:27:03 SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will close its sixth of seven disaster recovery centers in Mississippi. The Hinds County center at […] The post Federal disaster recovery center in Hinds County to close on Saturday appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Trio of teenagers escapes from youth detention center in Jackson overnight Murder suspect arrested after throwing contraband over Leake County prison Hinds County offices back to normal operations after cyberattack
Transformer issue causes outage at Hinds County Detention Center
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A transformer issue caused a brief power outage at the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond. According to Othor Cain, the communications director for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, the issue occurred after the transformer stopped working on Friday, July 5. He said the building generator came on, and […]
Raymond Detention Center running on generator after transformer goes out
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. — Days after a transformer stopped working at the Raymond Detention Center, the jail is still dealing with cooling issues. According to Othor Cain, a spokesperson for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, a transformer went out on Friday, July 5. “The building generator came on...
Woman indicted for capital murder by grand jury regarding abducted child found dead in Mississippi woods
A Mississippi grand jury has indicted a woman on charges of capital murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery in connection with the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended tragically with the death of one of them in Mississippi. Victoria Cox, 32, was indicted by the Hinds County Grand Jury in...
Female inmates change lives through HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education program. Graduates who did not […] The post Female inmates change lives through HSE program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Hinds County supervisors consider fee-based services for housing detainees
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors began having discussions this week about assessing fees associated with housing detainees. “We currently house detainees from 14 area agencies. Our costs are rising daily,” Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told supervisors on Monday, July 1. In 2023, officials said Hinds County spent in […]
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