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Truck Driver Arrested After Ramming Cordele Police Cars
Early this morning at around 1:40 a.m., Calvin Ellis Jr., a 29-year-old truck driver from Jackson, Mississippi, was arrested after he refused to leave the Horizon Travel Center at 2302 Hwy 300. Ellis, operating a 2023 Freightliner with a trailer, intentionally rammed his truck into two Cordele Police cars. One of the patrol cars involved still had an officer inside.
Two arrested for illegal dumping in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men are in custody for illegal dumping in Jackson. Police said the two suspects illegally dumped tires on East McDowell Road. “Once officers arrived and made contact with the two individuals, a small amount of marijuana was also found in the vehicle with the two individuals. We do not believe […]
2nd CWD positive detected in Mississippi deer enclosure
BENTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A new chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recorded in Mississippi after a positive sample came from an enclosure. The Daily Leader reported the sample came from an enclosure in Benton County, which tested positive in April 2024. The sample was not recorded until this week. According to officials with the […]
First Alert for early heat and afternoon storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast sit right on the edge of high pressure keeping the stifling heat in place with Excessive Heat Warnings int the early evening. High temperatures in the upper 90s with dew points near 80 will push heat indices into the 110-115 degree range. Take full heat precautions, staying hydrated, taking breaks and listening to your body.
Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank to perform in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Organizers at the Landers Center are planning a night of R&B by welcoming the "R&B Forever Tour" on October 27. The Landers Center said that Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank are set to take the venue's stage starting at 7 p.m. that Sunday night. Promoters said that the trio, who released their first joint album in 2013, began performing again at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture.
Single vehicle wreck involves 18-wheeler leaving highway, crashing into woods
NATCHEZ — A serious accident involving an 18-wheeler occurred on U.S. 84 east near McNeal Road and the Natchez Trace overpass on Thursday morning. The 18-wheeler left the roadway and traveled into the woods, Corporal Craig James of Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed. The cause is still being investigated and the driver’s identity has not yet […] The post Single vehicle wreck involves 18-wheeler leaving highway, crashing into woods appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
MS Ethics Complaint Filed Against City for Public Records Request Violation
Frustration over transparency in local government has escalated for Jeff Hall, a resident of Ocean Springs, who recently filed a formal complaint with the Mississippi State Ethics Commission. Hall alleges that "the City of Ocean Springs failed to respond to his Public Records Request concerning inquires into the Ocean Springs...
Weekend Preview - August 15, 2024
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Happy Thursday, Pine Belt! WDAM 7 has you covered on what to look forward to this weekend!. Here’s a list of what’s happening in and around the Pine Belt:. THURSDAY:. College Students Buy One, Get One. After 2 p.m. School Special. All day.
Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama
The court ordered Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard to pay more than $2,000 in fines for the misdemeanor counts. Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama. A Columbus councilman pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence and marijuana possession related to a traffic stop in December.
Laurel man arrested for stealing farm equipment
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Agents with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) arrested a man after they recovered a stolen tractor, attachments and lawnmower in Jones County. On August 10, 2024, MALTB was contacted about the possible location of a Kubota MX6000 tractor and front-end loader, Land Pride pallet forks, Land Pride […]
Hotty Toddy Gosh Almighty....The Ole Miss Rebels Are Going To The Playoff!
The biggest Ole Miss football season in school history is upon us! The Rebels finished 11-2 in 2023 capping off a huge year by thrashing Penn State in the Peach Bowl. There's NEVER been an energy around this program quite like right now. Lane Kiffin has lit this thing on fire and the season cannot get here fast enough.
First Alert Forecast: excessively hot today with possible storms this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Today’s forecast will consist of a dangerous combination of heat and humidity with temperatures well in the 90s to near 100-degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory are in effect across the area today for heat indices up to 105 to 115. Be safe if you have to spend long periods of time outdoors. There could also be pop-up showers or storms around through sunset. Some could feature gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Rain chances will taper off overnight with temperatures in the 70s.
Jackson airport gets a team of fluffy new friends
Dallas and Bruno, two black labrador retrievers at the Jackson airport, wagged their tails and strutted happily for the crowd of media at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Wednesday as they received their official introduction to Mississippi. While the fluffy young dogs may look like the perfect pets, they are...
22-year-old suspect charged after fatal shooting on Belvedere Drive
Jackson police announced Wednesday the arrest of a man in connection to a Tuesday fatal shooting in the 2600 block of Belvedere Drive. JPD arrested 22-year-old Jefferson Alverez in connection to this case. Alverez faces a capital murder charge. ...
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