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Texas man arrested after deputies discover 44 pounds of meth during Mississippi interstate traffic stop
A Texas man has been arrested after Mississippi deputies found 44 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. On Monday, a Rankin County deputy stopped a Ford truck on Interstate 20 for an unspecified violation. The deputy suspected the driver, Arnol Zamora, 35, of drug trafficking. Backup arrived, and a K-9...
Rain, flash flood threat forecast to remain
BROOKHAVEN — A threat of flash flooding continues in southwest Mississippi. The National Weather Service warns the risk continues through Friday thanks to high rain chances and forecasted local rainfall events. Wednesday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 90 percent with showers and storms possible into the evening. NWS Jackson warns localized rain totals […] The post Rain, flash flood threat forecast to remain appeared first on Daily Leader.
MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file
The state’s newspaper media association is opposed to a pretrial motion in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County that would seal the case files of an upcoming capital murder trial. Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. is accused in the 2022 death of Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The defense team and the prosecution jointly filed the motion to […] The post MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
JSU first HBCU, Mississippi university to receive major award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) set Mississippi and HBCU history by receiving a flagship award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). JSU announced Monday its achievement of earning the Founder’s Award from the organization with over 4,600 members. It is presented to institutions significantly contributing to NAI’s success by enhancing its reach, promoting […]
Courthouse tirade gets prison sentence nearly tripled
WEST POINT – A West Point man discovered the high price of “acting a fool” within earshot of a circuit judge. Just moments after being sentenced to serve 25 years for attempted murder and attempted kidnapping last week, Amonty Young was called back before Circuit Judge James Kitchens and sentenced to 70 years in prison. Young, 37, of West Point, was accused of stabbing a woman, trying to ...
Arrest made after two minors attacked, shot at in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting two minors and shooting at them. The incident took place on June 24, with officers arriving in the Kenmar Lane area after hearing six to seven gunshots. A minor told the officers that a man in a...
Officers seek man convicted in $90k car auction scheme
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies in DeSoto County are on the lookout for a man convicted of stealing thousands from people in a car auction scheme. Leandre Barner was indicted in 2022 for false pretense after an Olive Branch man said he paid for two cars he never received. A DeSoto County judge issued […]
Vicksburg native to hold book signing at Lorelei
Vicksburg native Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, will return to the River City Wednesday for a book signing at Lorelei Books on Washington Street. The event will feature his newest book “Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon” and will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Nassour said The […]
Landlord fights back against ‘slum lord’ comments from aldermen
“I resent being called a slum lord,” said Brookhaven resident and property owner Gail Onesi at the most recent Brookhaven Board of Aldermen meeting. Onesi said she had given suggestions at a Planning Commission meeting in May regarding a proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance. At the next Board meeting, Alderman-at-large Don Underwood responded to City […] The post Landlord fights back against ‘slum lord’ comments from aldermen appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ramey Agency Promotes Michelle Hill to Chief Operating Officer
JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- The Ramey Agency, a brand strategy and performance marketing agency for premium brands, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Hill to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the firm. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724379857/en/ Michelle Hill, Ramey Chief Operating Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
ACT makes science section optional, shortens the test for students
(WLBT/Gray News) – Big changes are coming to the ACT for high school students nationwide. The science portion of the test will no longer be required. According to a news release, the three core sections of the ACT will be English, reading and math. The science section will now...
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