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Temporary lane closure set for State Route 469 in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be a temporary closure on State Route 469 in Rankin County this weekend. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said both directions of SR 469 between Williams Road and Lexington Drive will be closed for drainage pipe repairs. This is associated with the SR 469 overlay […]
Ex-officer charged with rape of girl, 13
A Raleigh man who worked in law enforcement in the Jackson metro area is behind bars after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Rodney Jernigan — who was working for the Reservoir Police Department in Rankin County — was charged with statutory rape, Smith County Sheriff Joel Houston said. The 26-year-old was arrested Monday at a Raleigh residence near his home.
Body discovered in Reservoir canal identified
RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A body was discovered floating in the Barnett Reservoir canal Saturday morning. Rankin Co. Coroner David Ruth tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that the victim is 57-year-old Brian Williams of Brandon. Coroner Ruth says his death has been ruled as an accidental drowning. According...
Man dies after vehicle overturns near the Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man died after his vehicle overturned in Rankin County, authorities said. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the crash happened just before 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the intersection of Old Fannin Road and Eagle Drive in the Reservoir area. When deputies arrived at the scene, they […]
Mississippi man charged with stealing car that had a baby inside; baby found safe
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge on Tuesday set bond at $300,000 for a man accused of stealing a car with a 7-month-old baby inside. James Wilson, 44, of Rankin County, was arrested Monday at a hotel in Jackson and charged with auto theft and kidnapping. The Mazda...
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