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Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect
BROOKHAVEN — A teenage suspect is wanted in connection to a shooting which injured two females Wednesday. Brookhaven Police Department officials released photos of the suspect Thursday afternoon. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins issued a press release about the shooting. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 8:30 p.m Wednesday on Ozark Lane. A […] The post Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect appeared first on Daily Leader.
WCSO manhunt ends in felony arrest of Louisiana man
A Louisiana man is in custody in VIcksburg facing a felony charge after leading Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a manhunt that lasted the better part of two days. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said a call to Vicksburg 911 Tuesday reported a man trespassing on property in the 2000 block of Hankinson Road. […]
Mississippi SBE ends contract with NWEA due to reporting error
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday, July 18 to terminate its contract with NWEA. NWEA previously administered the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II. The SBE awarded an emergency contract to Data […]
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
Mississippi DMH launches mental health mobile app
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) announced the launch of the Mental Health Mississippi mobile app. The app is designed to provide Mississippians with immediate access to mental health resources and support. It offers the following services: “The Mental Health Mississippi mobile app represents a significant advancement in our efforts […]
Mississippi state Sen. McLendon is cleared of DUI charge in Alabama, court records show
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Frederick’s Boutique set to close, Massey to retire
It was nearly impossible to get inside the doors at Frederick’s Boutique Saturday. In fact, it was a challenge to even find a parking space along Washington Street as well-wishers came out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the store and the approaching retirement of owner Norma Massey. “It was so awesome,” Massey said of […]
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