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Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Multiple Drug-Related Arrests
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office, along with various law enforcement divisions, executed multiple search warrants and surveillance operations, resulting in several drug-related arrests over recent weeks. On Monday, June 24, the Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics and Patrol Division executed a search warrant at a residence on Cedar Hill Lane in Carriere. During the search, Billy […] The post Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Multiple Drug-Related Arrests appeared first on Picayune Item.
NWS Jackson warns of continued flash flooding threat
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show the chances of rain are not going away any time soon. The National Weather Service warns localized heavy rainfall in southwest Mississippi could cause flash flooding through Tuesday. Monday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 80 percent with showers and storms possible. The high is forecast to be 88 degrees. […] The post NWS Jackson warns of continued flash flooding threat appeared first on Daily Leader.
Behind the Music (Scene) – Katherine Smithey
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Katherine Smithey, a self-proclaimed “Fan Girl with an iPhone,” runs the Music Scene – Vicksburg Mississippi Facebook page and recently added podcast co-host to her accolades. Smithey grew up in a family of musicians. Her father played both guitar and bass, and her...
Delta In a Minute 7-22
INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPPI - The Indianola Police Department is still seeking a suspect from a December murder, who may be linked to another homicide in Moorhead according to The Enterprise-Tocsin. Ke’Marion Ward is wanted for capital murder in the December 10, 2023, shooting death of Germaniee Stephens, according to Indianola Police...
Vicksburg Native Ellis Nassour Returns for Book Signing July 22 – 26
VICKSBURG, Miss – Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, is a Vicksburg native. He returns home July 22-26 for signing events/readings for his new book, Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the. Worldwide Musical Phenomenon. The book channels Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s controversial 45rpm record that...
Nonprofit organization hosts back to school drive
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-21 20:08:41. SUMMARY: Hope for Mothers, a nonprofit organization in West Point, hosted a back-to-school drive offering essential supplies like backpacks, pencils, and notebooks for students of all ages. The event also featured games such as musical chairs and sack races, with prizes for winners. Shayla Evans, Co-CEO of Hope for Mothers, emphasized the initiative's importance for single mothers and the community, especially as schools in Starkville and Columbus prepare to reopen. The drive aims to alleviate some of the financial burden on families by providing necessary school supplies to help students start the year prepared.
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie Receives Spirit Award at Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie along with 28 other young ladies from the state of Mississippi recently participated in the Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals in Meridian, MS. Miss Woolie, who attends Kosciusko High School, received the Spirit Award and $1,000 in college scholarships. The Spirit Award is the...
Traffic stops lead to drug arrests by Union Police, Newton County S.O.
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - A man was arrested early Monday at a safety checkpoint at the intersection of Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 492. Officials said 47-year-old Chad Neese was driving with a suspended license, and a search of his car turned up a vial of liquid fentanyl, a syringe of what is believed to be liquid methamphetamine and strips of suboxone.
The C.U.T. Above taking applications to help ‘Keep Jackson Beautiful’
JACKSON, Miss. — Members of Jackson neighborhood associations have told the city that they want to help keep their city beautiful. In response, the city’s Solid Waste Division has organized The C.U.T. Above Program. “As people have asked how they can help, they’ve organized a program that allows...
Vicksburg’s Levi Wyatt named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Team
Vicksburg native Levi Wyatt has been named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Second Team. Wyatt, who is heading into his junior season at McNeese State University, received the news on Monday. In 2023, Wyatt started in all 10 games where he racked up 13 tackles and led the team with...
‘Star chamber’: Joint motion seeks to seal Tim Herrington’s capital murder case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A joint effort to seal filings in the case against a former Ole Miss student accused of slaying Jimmie “Jay” Lee is very unusual, a legal expert told Mississippi Today. The petition states that due to “significant” media coverage, the only way Sheldon Timothy...
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