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Mississippi State Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify a 2023 John Doe
In December 2023, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered inside a car in a wooded area off MS Highway 589 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Hattiesburg is about 90 miles southeast of Jackson and about 70 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico coast. When the Lamar County Police Department arrived at the scene, they found the driver's side door of a white Nissan Altima ajar, with the remains of an unidentified individual positioned in the driver's seat. Circumstantial evidence available at the scene led investigators to believe that the remains were those of a male whose identity could not be confirmed. The remains were then taken to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner for further analysis.
Hosemann launches State Fiscal Policy Study Group co-chaired by Hopson
JACKSON — Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Tuesday named a third select study group in the Senate on state fiscal policy. The study group will be co-chaired by Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins. “Our ultimate goal is always to lower the tax burden and ensure taxpayer dollars stay in […]
Child kidnapped out of Louisiana found safe in Mississippi
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Police said a six-year-old child, who was kidnapped in Louisiana, was found safe in Mississippi. According to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) alerted his department about a possible custodial kidnapping out of Louisiana. Myers said a Ridgeland officer located a vehicle matching the description, and […]
Red's Old Timers Blues Festival
CLARKSDALE - The Delta Blues Museum in partnership with Red's Blues Lounge is hosting Red's Old Timers Blues Festival later this week. The event begins Friday at 10 a.m. at the MLK Park and Stage. Scheduled performers are Charlie Musselwhite, Frank "Guitar Man" Rimmer, Little Willie Farmer, Ms. Gladys Kyles, Brotha Ric Patton, Beverly Davis, Little Joe Ayers, Otis "TCB" Taylor, John Horton, Watermelon Slim and Cadillac John.
Air Force flight nurse receives Bronze Star for actions at Abbey Gate
Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp, a flight nurse with the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, received the Bronze Star Medal for his actions at Abbey Gate during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
County votes to request application for EMS Operating Fund
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted to request an application from the Mississippi Department of Health during a docket meeting Wednesday. It is the first time the application has been requested under Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency director Chris Reid. Reid said the application is specifically for the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund. […] The post County votes to request application for EMS Operating Fund appeared first on Daily Leader.
Corinth Police say shooting suspect has surrendered
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) – Corinth Police said the suspect wanted in a weekend shooting has surrendered. Corinth Police Chief Landon Tucker told WTVA 9 News on Wednesday that Antonius Bean turned himself in. Authorities had been searching for him since a shooting took place at an apartment complex on...
Two teens injured after being hit by police car, Bay St. Louis chief says
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Two teenagers were hit by a Bay St. Louis Police car while it was patrolling early Wednesday morning, according to Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz. Chief Schwartz says before 1 a.m., a Bay St. Louis officer was conducting a routine patrol area...
Columbus property owners to see higher taxes in 2025
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Property owners in Columbus will have to pay higher taxes next year. The tax increase will come out to be about 18 to 21 percent for the average property owner. The Columbus City Council approved the property tax increase in a four-to-one vote last week.
GALLERY: Divine 9’s Teen Summit 2024 promotes youth empowerment
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and members of the “Divine 9” Greek organizations throughout the Miss-Lou hosted the 2024 Teen Summit event on Saturday at Natchez High School, which taught youth from all reaches of the Miss-Lou about careers and professionalism, mental health and suicide prevention, anti-bullying and conflict resolution, vaping and tobacco and social […] The post GALLERY: Divine 9’s Teen Summit 2024 promotes youth empowerment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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