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Fourth of July fireworks shows in Jackson metro area
The Fourth of July — the day set aside to celebrate the nation's independence — falls on Thursday this year and firework displays are on the calendar to help celebrate. Below are firework shows you and your family can attend. ...
Brookhaven Alderman calls out cash concerns
A Brookhaven alderman expressed his concern this week over two areas of cash outflow — the cost of mowing abandoned lots, and Police Department overtime. City Inspector David Fearn had just presented the board Tuesday with lists of abandoned houses that need to be torn down and removed, and overgrown lots that need to be […] The post Brookhaven Alderman calls out cash concerns appeared first on Daily Leader.
First African American Woman Sworn in as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates
JANS – by Jackson Advocate News Service| Andrea La’Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization’s annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27. Edney was sworn in by the Hon. James E. Graves, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, who also served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
1 dead in overnight Jones Co. shooting; Laurel man charged with second-degree murder
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Bond is set for a suspect after a shooting in Jones County left a man dead overnight Tuesday. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said 50-year-old Duane Clark of Laurel is being charged with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of Charles Anderson.
Tesla Cybertruck flipped upside down in one of the first wrecks
A Tesla Cybertruck flipped upside down in a crash in Vicksburg, Mississippi – one of the first Cybertruck wrecks. There are starting to be more Cybertrucks on the road, and therefore, it’s normal to start seeing some crashes these days. Tesla’s recent recalls of the Cybertruck confirmed that...
Man dies after being shot multiple times in North Jackson. Victim identified
Jackson police announced Wednesday afternoon a man died after being shot multiple times in a North Jackson neighborhood. According to Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, Roitavious Greenfield was shot in the 5900 block of Lake Trace Circle and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Brown said JPD began investigating...
Kosciusko ranked the 33rd most expensive city in Mississippi for household monthly expenses
Half of a typical paycheck in Kosciusko goes to pay household bills. That’s what DOXO, an online bill-paying service, says. It’s added up what it costs for the most common monthly expenses, excluding food like mortgage or rent, utilities, insurance, mobile phone and cable or satellite service. In...
Special Election happening in Maben after Alderman resigns
Alderman Robert Herd submitted his resignation on June 3. A special election will happen on August 13. Special election to be held in Maben following alderman’s resignation. A special election is set to be held in Maben following the resignation of an alderman.
2024 Ole Miss basketball commit John Bol sacrificed a lot to be where he is today
A four-star commit, John Bol has the chance to be one of the most impactful players Ole Miss has recruited. As a Rebel fan, you can't help but want the best for Bol, who has an infectious personality that shines through when he speaks. Speaking to Ole Miss football defensive...
Vicksburg’s Ahlvin helps Jones College FBLA to win at nationals
A Vicksburg student helped Jones College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students earn two first-place trophies in the national competition in Orlando. The 2024 Collegiate National Leadership Conference of FBLA, the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, attracted more than 1,000 college students and educators from across the country, […]
Coroner seeks to identify man found near overpass
JACKSON COUNTY - The Jackson County Coroner’s Office is seeking help to identify a man whose body was found on Highway 90 near the 63 overpass in Pascagoula on April 14. They hope people across Mississippi can help reveal the name of the man whose body was found near a Mississippi overpass without identification or a wallet.
Warren County public records: June 24 – July 1
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of June 24 to July 01, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Nora Wedgeworth Allen to David S. Wansley, Part of SE/4 Section 21C, Township 18 North, Range 4 East; Part of NE/4 and Part of SE/4 of Section 28C, Township 18 North and Range 4 East; […]
Truck crashes under bridge on I-55 in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A truck crashed under a bridge on Interstate 55 in Hinds County. The crash happened on I-55 North under the Wynndale Road bridge on Wednesday, July 3. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), the crash involved the pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The driver of the pickup truck was […]
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