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Fatal Logging Accident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Worker in Lauderdale County
Josh McGee, a 23-year-old worker from Union, Mississippi, tragically lost his life in a logging accident in Lauderdale County. Authorities are investigating the incident, and further details are awaited. Fatal Logging Accident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Worker in Lauderdale County. In Lauderdale County, a 23-year-old worker has been killed in...
City of Meridian Arrest Report July 18, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 105 calls for service from July 17, 2024 at 6:00 AM to July 18, 2024 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. At 6:57 PM on July 17, 2024,...
Investigation launched after second inmate death in a month at Mississippi correctional facility
A Mississippi Department of Corrections has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, authorities confirmed. Emily Lawhead, who is the Director of Communications at Management and Training Corporation which manages the Meridian facility, said the company is investigating the death of 39-year-old William Hill, who was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday.
Business Burglary: Citgo broken into early Tuesday morning
The latest incident happened at a Citgo gas station on Highway 19. Deputies found a broken window suggesting entry, but no intruders were still in the business. On Tuesday, some suspects were taken into custody, linked to the burglaries over the weekend, but we're still waiting to hear if this latest incident is related to those.
Meridian Public School District seeks community assistance identifying burglars
The suspects were caught on security cameras over the weekend, stealing from the Meridian High School campus. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MPSD Campus Police at at (601) 482-4077 or Email: cparks@mpsdk12.net.
ANIMAL RESCUE: Meridian Fire Department saves puppy from housefire
The Footage obtained by the Meridian Fire Department shows the scene of the housefire firefighters responded to on 53rd Avenue in Meridian. According to Fire Chief Michael Evans responders found a small puppy while investigating. “Our guys brought it out immediately, and we always keep a little oxygen on the...
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