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One Dead in Two-Vehicle Accident in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Miss. — A fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 61 claimed the life of a Mississippi man, authorities said. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the incident at approximately 5:59 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. According to reports, a 2010 Ford F-150, driven by 43-year-old David McCollum of Leland, collided with a 2021 Prevost X3-45, driven by 60-year-old Clara Butler of Cleveland, both vehicles traveling south. McCollum sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Another historic Mississippi newspaper set to close. See the location of this one
One century-old weekly newspaper in Mississippi is set to close its doors by the end of July, shortly after two other newspapers confirmed to the Clarion Ledger their closures. The Leland Progress in Washington County, owned by Stephanie Patton, will cease publication after its July 31 issue due to financial...
MBI issues "Silver Alert" for Greenville man
GREENVILLE - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a silver alert on behalf of the Greenville Police Department for David Wheeler of Greenville. He was last seen Friday, July 5, at about 3 PM. in the area of South Colorado street in Washington County, walking in an unknown direction. He was last seen wearing black pants, a blue long sleeve button-down shirt, gray undershirt, a black belt, and brown shoes.
Southaven man dead in Delta wreck
July 9 – A Southaven man has died in a two-vehicle accident in Washington County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. Monday morning on Highway 61. A 2013 Freightliner truck driven by Patrick Franklin, age 43 of Southaven, was traveling south on Highway 61 when it collided with a 2007 Buick Lucerne driven by Sheldrick Newson, age 41 of Shaw. Newson was also heading south on Highway 61 at the time.
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 83-Year-Old Greenville Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 83-year-old Greenville man. David Wheeler is 5’10 and weighs 190 pounds. He was last seen on July 5th around 3:00 p.m. in the area of South Colorado Street in Washington County. Wheeler was last seen wearing black pants, a blue...
North Mississippi man killed in Delta crash
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A north Mississippi man died following a crash in the Mississippi Delta. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) identified the victim as Patrick Franklin, 43, of Southaven. The crash happened on Monday at approximately 11 a.m. on Highway 61 in Washington County, which is on the...
Heat advisory issued for Washington and Clarke counties until Saturday evening
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:57 a.m. valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Washington and Clarke counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
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