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Vote for Mississippi girls high school athlete of the week Aug. 26-31
There were several top performers across the state in girls high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Aug. 26-31. To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez. Fans may vote in the poll below one time per hour per device....
Two people — including Mississippi high school senior — killed in weekend two-vehicle accident
Two people, including a Mississippi high school senior, were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that the fatal crash occurred in Grenada County on Highway 7 shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Killed in the crash were 18-year-old Robert Noah of Jackson and...
60-year-old man fatally shot at apartment complex on Raymond Road, Jackson police say
The Jackson Police Department issued a Sunday evening press releasing stating a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Jackson. The press release states officers began investigating the shooting around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 1600 block of Raymond Road at Chapel Ridge Apartments. ...
Volunteer of the Week: Blackburn believes volunteerism shows character
The Volunteer of the Week is Brother Blackburn. Blackburn was born and raised in Vicksburg. He graduated from Cooper High School and earned a BS in industrial engineering from Mississippi State University, as well as a JD law degree from the University of Mississippi. He practiced law with Teller Law Firm in Vicksburg from 1973 […]
Benton County Tax Collector Arrested and Accused of Taking $300,000
The former Benton County Tax Collector has been arrested and accused of taking $300,000 from the government office, according to State Auditor Shad White. Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Shannon Wilburn, former Benton County Tax Assessor, on one count of embezzlement in public office.
Artistic endeavor: Vicksburg Art Association set to kick off 2024-25 season
The Vicksburg Art Association is gearing up for the 2024-25 season and this year’s programing is set to focus on the art of collecting. VAA president Ashley Schutt said this will include touring local art galleries. “We will be seeing the different galleries around town and what they have to offer,” she said. And the […]
Monroe County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Monroe County Sheriff's Department, John Allen Seymore was apprehended at his home on Seymore Road on Friday afternoon by Monroe County SWAT and the Narcotics Multi-Agency Unit (NMNU). His bond has been set at $50,000 by Justice Court Judge Brandon Davis. As of the latest update, Seymore is currently out on bond.
Nine Children Removed from Pontotoc County Home Following Drug-Related Investigation
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, on Friday, August 30, 2024, a coordinated effort by the Special Victims Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Patrol Deputies, and the North Pontotoc School Resource Officer led to the removal of nine children from a residence on Graham Road in Pontotoc County.
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