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High school football returns to the Metro
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - While it is still summer, and feels like it. Fall unofficially began Thursday, with the first high school football games kicking off for Metro-area teams. MRA played Parklane Academy in Madison and Canton Academy hosted Greenville Christian Thursday. The Patriots, starting junior quarterback Samuel Stockett, who...
Jackson man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Marcus Delars Branson, 27, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Branson was found in possession of a firearm by officers with the U.S. Probation Office during a home visit. Branson had a prior federal felony...
FBI bribery probe may have looked at other Jackson councilmembers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Since former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pled guilty to federal charges, others on the Jackson City Council shared their experiences with who they believe to be undercover FBI agents. Lee pled guilty to accepted more than $13,000 in cash and purchasing multiple luxury items with a credit card given to […]
‘We just don’t want you to give up’: Parks Director outlines plans for Jackson Zoo
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson City Council members are raising more questions about the administration’s decision to count some $677,000 in city appropriations as revenue for the Jackson Zoological Park. “Is it going to be your practice… that revenue-generating enterprises within this city, if the city gives it...
Pinwheel Display in the Quad Brings Awareness to Second-Leading Cause of Death at College: Suicide
Mississippi College faculty, staff, students, and visitors who walk through or drive by the historic Quad Tuesday-Friday, Sept. 3-6, will be treated to a breathtaking sight: 1,100 brightly colored pinwheels gently twirling in the early autumn breeze. The total of plastic-curled whirligigs is intentional – it represents the average number...
Hot and humid with storm chances the next few days
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Heat and humidity will continue, but there could be a few intense storms over the next few days as well. FRIDAY: The day starts with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures are expected to quickly climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Heat index values could exceed 110 degrees for some as well. A few locally strong storms are possible after 3 PM across northeastern MS into north & central Alabama.
Truck driver arrested after ramming police cars at Horizon Travel Center
Cordele Police Department Early morning of August 14, 2024p, at around 1:40 a.m., officers arrested Calvin Ellis Jr. after he refused to leave the Horizon Travel Center’s property at 2302 Hwy 300. Ellis, a twenty-nine-year-old truck driver from Jackson, Mississippi, intentionally rammed his 2023 Freightliner with a trailer into the sides of two Cordele Police […] The post Truck driver arrested after ramming police cars at Horizon Travel Center appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline. The Corps' project manager, Matthew Scott Ellzey, said the agency will begin...
Southaven Police Looking For Runaway Juvenile
The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Willie Reed, a runaway juvenile. Willie is described as a black male with brown eyes and black and red hair. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs around 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt and black pants.
Ole Miss extends offer to newly available OL Nelson McGuire
Ole Miss extends a midweek offer to former Minnesota commit Nelson McGuire. The Rebels could be looking to add third OL commit in 2025 class. The post Ole Miss extends offer to newly available OL Nelson McGuire appeared first on On3.
Caddo Grand Jury Indicts 2 Men on Murder Charges
SHREVEPORT, LA - 2 men have been indicted on murder charges in Caddo District Court in separate homicide cases. And 2 others face several sex crime indictments. Amanvir Singh and Jacorreyon Graham each are charged with second-degree murder in connection with local slayings. Calvin Lewis is charged with aggravated rape...
CPD renews agreement with Parkway rangers
Even though Natchez Trace officials refused to budge on allowing Clinton to install lights on a portion of a walking path, there is some cooperation between the two. The Clinton Police Department (CPD) has gotten approval to extend a mutual law enforcement agreement with the Parkway rangers. At its July 16 meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding between the CPD and the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service and the Trace establishing terms and conditions under which the two agencies will provide assistance on or near the Parkway within the police department’s jurisdiction.
Why the secondary is Jackson State football's strongest unit entering 2024 season
Jackson State football had one of the strongest defensive back groups in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2023. Four Tigers had at least two interceptions as the “No Fly Zone” led the SWAC with 17 interceptions. At the end of last season, what did the JSU secondary garner in recognition from the conference for their hard work? Zilch. Zip. Zero. Not even Jaheem Hazel, the SWAC leader in interceptions with four, was selected to the postseason All-SWAC team....
Bail bond companies to answer questions about accused killer’s release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two Nashville bonding companies are in the hot seat after they allegedly allowed a man to cross state lines where he’s accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. Six judges are now calling the bonding companies to a hearing on Thursday morning. Lauren Johansen was killed in...
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