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New security in place after Zimmerman escape, Sheriff says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle says they’ve added more security since the escape of inmate Joshua Zimmerman from a DeSoto County courthouse in Hernando on June 14. Zimmerman was arrested two months later inside a Chicago restaurant by U.S. Marshals. On Monday, DeSoto County Deputy Jailer Ronnie Hunt, 32, was arrested in […]
MPD: Cameras capture suspect before deadly Broad Street shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have released surveillance video of the man they say is responsible for a deadly shooting at a Binghampton apartment complex early Thursday morning. Officers say just before 2 a.m., they responded to the shooting at the Link Apartments in the 2000 block of Broad Avenue. A male victim was found at […]
Man wanted in 3 states arrested after wild police chase in Cordova
CORDOVA, Ala. — A man charged with crimes in several states, including kidnapping a toddler, is in jail in Walker County after a wild police chase. On Monday around midday, Cordova's police chief tried to stop a vehicle but the driver took off, according to Cordova Public Safety. A...
Sheriff, board resolve pay issue – Road deputies have new benchmark, $3,920 raise for al
Several years of hard feelings and animosity between the Panola County Sheriff’s Office and the Board of Supervisors over the matter of deputy pay appear to have been soothed and ostensibly solved after four intense budget meetings between board members and county law enforcement officers. The fourth of those meetings happened on Monday at the […] The post Sheriff, board resolve pay issue – Road deputies have new benchmark, $3,920 raise for al appeared first on The Panolian.
Daily Memphian’s Jennifer Chandler previews September food events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Daily Memphian Food Reporter Jennifer Chandler is looking toward the best food events happening in the Bluff City in the month of September. She joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to preview these fun events.
West Tennessee DA requests state investigation into Memphis Senator Brent Taylor’s online posts
A West Tennessee prosecutor has requested a state investigation into a Memphis senator for allegedly breaking state law by posting documents online containing a defendant’s personal information, possibly after obtaining it from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. District Attorney General Fred Agee confirmed to the Tennessee Lookout he filed a complaint with the Comptroller’s Office […]
Jackson Man Arrested in Memphis on Attempted Murder and Multiple Other Felonies
On Monday, U.S. Marshals arrested a Jackson, Tennessee man named Parrish Transou, who was sought on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder in Shelby County, as reported by Action News 5. The 44-year-old was found in Memphis and taken into custody around 9 a.m. by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force. Transou was wanted for a September 2019 incident where he allegedly fired several shots at two brothers outside of a North Memphis apartment complex over a monetary dispute, with both men sustaining injuries.
TennCare‘s free diaper program not available in multiple Midstate counties
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A state-funded program that provides free diapers to parents has yet to reach certain counties. TennCare launched a new program this month that provides free diapers to parents in need. TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of two can get up to 100 diapers per month at participating pharmacies across Tennessee.
2 students charged with making false threats to schools in Coldwater
COLDWATER, Miss. (WMC) - On Wednesday, Mississippi authorities announced charges have been filed against two children accused of making false threats to different Coldwater schools. The Tate County Sheriff’s Office says the threats began two weeks ago on August 14, prompting immediate evacuation and safety protocols at Independence High School....
Three under the radar college football games to watch for Week 1 of the 2024 season
Mississippi State football kicks-off the 2024 season with Eastern Kentucky Saturday night, but there's tons of college football to glue your eyeballs to over the next five days. We all know the headlining matchups, but what about some games not getting much attention that could be plenty entertaining?. Here are...
WCU hosts opening convocation for new academic year
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University President Ben Burnett addressed students, faculty and staff during an opening convocation Wednesday morning at Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium. Burnett talked about student growth at the university, introduced new faculty members and presented the theme for the 2024-2025 academic year. This year’s...
Business leaders come together to back Pearl River flood control project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Business leaders are vowing to fight just as hard as their counterparts on the other side in support of a project that they say would help revitalize the capital city. On Wednesday, more than a dozen leaders from business, politics, and tourism gathered on Commerce Street...
Natchez cracking down harder on neglected properties
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Mayor Dan Gibson is warning property owners that the city is cracking down harder on imposing fines on those with dilapidated houses, unkempt yards and other public nuisances. “We’re sending a message to everyone that … we need people to get serious about cleaning up their...
Another downtown Jackson restaurant is closing. See the details
Basil's in Downtown Jackson is closing it's doors. Michael Laskin, who is the manager for the downtown location, announced the decision on social media Wednesday. "A bit of housekeeping. Ya gotta know when to hold ‘em’ And (more importantly) when to fold ‘em," he said on Facebook. "That being said, Basil's Downtown will be...
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