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Mississippi hunters bag 12-foot alligator after chaotic hunt. 'It was just a mess'
A pair of Mississippi alligator hunters thought they were well-prepared when they set out on the Pascagoula River on Saturday. However, when the moment came to catch a giant, all of their preparation was turned upside down and what should have been a typical fight, if there is such a thing with alligators, turned into chaos. ...
MS Gov. Tate Reeves 'impressed' with Wes Curry, new Forrest-Perry County Circuit judge
It was an eventful day for Wes Curry and his family as Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Mike Randolph ceremonially administered the oath of office for his new role as 12th District circuit judge. "It was very humbling, to see so many people who have supported me over the years, for them to be able to come and celebrate this with me, it's just been a great day," he said. ...
Mississippi tax assessor arrested, accused of embezzling more than $300,000 from tax collections
Special agents with the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office have arrested a former Benton County Tax Assessor on charges of embezzlement in public office. State Auditor Shad White announced that Shannon Wilburn allegedly embezzled more than $300,000 from daily collections paid to the Benton County Tax Collector’s office, diverting the funds for his personal use.
Last phase of $7 million Belwood levee project breaks ground
NATCHEZ — Ground was symbolically broken Thursday morning on the last phase of the almost $7 million project to complete the levee around the former Belwood Country Club property. The property is under option by Velocys, which plans to construct its Bayou Biofuels facility there. County, city, economic development, and business leaders, along with Velocys […] The post Last phase of $7 million Belwood levee project breaks ground appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Heavy rain forecast for tonight
BROOKHAVEN — Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding could strike Thursday night in Lincoln County. National Weather Service in Jackson warns the heavy rainfall could be between one to three inches in some areas. Localized flash flooding will be possible in low lying and urban areas. If you encounter a flooded roadway remember to turn […] The post Heavy rain forecast for tonight appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man charged with felony malicious mischief, domestic violence
Lincoln County Jail docket, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024: Bradley Barrett, 06/17/1987, 18042 Dentville Road, Hazlehurst — arrested, charged with DUI first, no seatbelt x2, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, by Mississippi Highway Patrol. Ayres Marqutes Johnson, 02/17/2003, 525 Second St., McComb — arrested, charged with DUI first, speeding 10-19 mph over limit, no driver license, no […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man charged with felony malicious mischief, domestic violence appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jackson man arrested after chase involving state troopers
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Troopers arrested a Jackson man after he allegedly led them on a chase. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a trooper stopped a Dodge Challenger at the 107-mile marker just before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5. The trooper stopped the driver for speeding and having no seatbelt. […]
Tupelo Woman Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run on Highway 45
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Tupelo Police Department, a woman is in critical condition following a hit-and-run accident on Highway 45 late Wednesday evening, according to the Tupelo Police Department.
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