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House on Fire at the Corner of Elms Court and Landsdown Dr.
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A House has been reported to be on fire corner of Elms Court and Landsdown Dr. No word to the cause yet. Fire fighters are on the scene. This is a developing story, and we will update the information here when it becomes available. UPDATE 1:...
Stamps: No injuries in 18-wheeler fire on I-20
A Landstar 18-wheeler that jackknifed before losing control and catching fire on Interstate 20 just past Indiana Avenue Wednesday ended without injury. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said Vicksburg Fire Department’s Engine 2 responded to the call on the eastbound side of I-20 Wednesday afternoon and found the cab of the truck fully engulfed in […]
Vicksburg woman pleads guilty to directing a child to commit a felony
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A Vicksburg woman pled guilty to directing a child to commit a felony. Vicksburg Daily News reported Laquesha Davis pled guilty this week to the charge in connection to the June 2021 death of Malik Vallerie. Her former co-defendant, Demarion Reed, was acquitted earlier this year. Police said Vallerie was shot […]
Jones: VPD tabling proposed plans for security companies
The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is putting on hold proposed plans to implement new measures concerning how private security companies operate in the River City. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said the department’s recently announced plans to enhance community safety measures through new guidelines for private security was proposed at a July town hall meeting, […]
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