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Man found shot to death inside vehicle at Jackson park
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle. The shooting occurred at Manhattan Park on Cedars of Lebanon Road on Wednesday, September 4. Investigations Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said the unidentified victim was found shot multiple times inside a vehicle. Police recovered at least […]
Four Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Shooting Incident at Gulfport Airbnb
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Darkhorse Press, four men renting an Airbnb in Gulfport have been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following a shooting incident early. The arrest came after police responded to a report of gunfire at the residence, located in the 1100 block of 19th Street.
Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department Makes Significant Drug and Firearm Arrest
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. On Sunday afternoon, September 1st, the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department's Narcotics Unit, part of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), conducted a series of daytime operations targeting illegal drug activity. During a routine patrol of highways, county roads, and local streets, deputies observed a traffic violation that led to a stop.
Supper on the ‘Sip sells out; United Way warns of scammers, gives info for waitlist
United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said this year’s Supper on the ‘Sip event sold out in what may be record time, but is also warning those still needing tickets to make sure they are joining the official waitlist and not falling for online scams. “We may have set a United […]
Body of Mississippi teen recovered after reported accidental drowning in Pascagoula River
The body of a Mississippi teen was recovered from the Pascagoula River Tuesday after an accidental drowning was reported Monday. The body of 17-year-old Jacob Mullen, who went missing underwater on Monday evening, was located by first responders in George County. Authorities received a call Monday evening reporting an accidental...
Looking back: All Saints’ Episcopal School was important get for Vicksburg
In 1907, the Episcopal Diocese, under the leadership of Theodore Bratton, began developing plans to establish a girl’s school in Mississippi. Cities that were in the running for the location of this school were Meridian, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Canton, Winona, and Vicksburg. The Vicksburg Business League held a meeting on June 13, 1907 and, according to […]
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