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Mississippi woman arrested after officials find $75,000 worth of marijuana in vehicle on I-55
KENTWOOD - Detectives arrested a Mississippi woman on multiple drug charges after officials found 50 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Narcotics Detectives were conducting proactive drug enforcement along I-55 near Kentwood when they saw a vehicle traveling slowly in the left lane holding up traffic.
Insurance Commissioner Chaney pushing for his job to be appointed, not elected
By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today Longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney confirmed Wednesday he has met with legislative leadership about making his position appointed instead of elected. Chaney, R-Vicksburg, who was first elected to the statewide post in 2007, said he has come to the conclusion that a person who is appointed “can do a better […]
Life Dental Group named 5th fastest-growing company in MS
Life Dental Group, a leading dental services organization based in Oxford has been named the fifth fastest-growing company in the state, earning a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Life Dental Group has been recognized among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Inc. 5000 […] The post Life Dental Group named 5th fastest-growing company in MS appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Boeing Company Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Mississippi
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, kicked-off a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. The project will expand the facility by 50,000 square feet, renovate 40,000 square feet of existing space and add new automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies to support Aurora’s growing aerosystems business.
Mississippi sues drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers over opioids
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state of Mississippi is suing drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers alleging that opioids were over-prescribed. Attorney General Lynn Fitch, a Republican, filed the suit Thursday in Hinds County Chancery Court in the state capital of Jackson. It names 13 companies as defendants and says they participated in “the worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history.” Pharmacy benefit managers run prescription drug coverage for clients including health insurers and employers that provide coverage. They help decide which drugs make a plan’s list of covered medications and can determine where patients fill prescriptions. The Mississippi lawsuit says pharmacy benefit managers “had a central role in facilitating the oversupply of opioids” and that the companies “intentionally inserted themselves into the chain of distribution and dispensing of prescription opioids.”
Escape of Prisoner, Aggravated Domestic Violence, and Shoplifting in Attala and Leake Arrests
JOSHUA A BRUNT, 33, of Kosciusko, Disorderly Conduct – Interfering with a Business, KPD. Bond $1,100. ANGELA ESPARZA, 62, of Kosciusko, Abusive Calls to Emergency Telephone Service, KPD. Bond $900. JIMMY D GENTRY, 33, of Kosciusko, Simple Assault Causing Bodily Injury, KPD. Bond $1,000. TYLER S HOLLER, 28, of...
Mississippi River level expected to drop
Www.wjtv.com – Morgan Gill – 2024-08-30 19:03:03. SUMMARY: The Mississippi River‘s water level is projected to drop below five feet, down from nine feet as of August 30, 2024, potentially reaching one foot by the end of September. Leah DeYoung, Dredging Unit Chief at the USACE Vicksburg District, emphasized safety on the water, urging boaters to wear life jackets and adhere to protocols. The district is actively engaged in maintaining river depth and width through dredging efforts, ensuring seamless navigation for towboats. Boaters are advised to use depth finders and travel cautiously due to low water levels.
Mississippi AG wants court to vacate ruling that blocks law requiring age verification online
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) filed a brief in the Fifth Circuit of Appeals urging the court to vacate a preliminary injunction ruling that blocked a Mississippi law that requires age verification and other measures on certain websites. House Bill 1126, also known as the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, would […]
Another Mississippi city bans the sale of kratom
Last week, Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a measure prohibiting the drug within city limits. Because it was passed unanimously, the measure will go into effect immediately. McGree said after the vote that the Ridgeland Police Department would begin working with businesses in about 10 days to pull the substance from the stores currently selling it.
Car Crashes During Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–Speeds reached 90 mph during a police chase in Carthage early Saturday. A Carthage Police officer could be heard just before 3 a.m. saying he was chasing a Chrysler 300 at 12th St. and College, and that speeds had reached 75 mph. Shortly after that he reported speeds...
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