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Man shot, killed at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a gas station. The shooting happened just after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Texaco on Medgar Evers Boulevard. Detective Tommie Brown said the victim was identified as Jacobi Austin. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. […]
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Tennessee home
Authorities arrested a fugitive wanted for alleged child sex crimes, and rescued three children from his Pigeon Forge, Tennessee home earlier this month, INTERPOL Washington said Friday.
Pike County bridge to close for four weeks
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A bridge will be closed for four weeks in Pike County. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the Delaware Avenue overpass at Interstate 55 will be closed to through traffic in both directions. The closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29. According to officials, […]
Former police officer accused of vandalizing Vice Mayor’s home with Vienna sausages in Tennessee
A former Jacksboro, Tennessee police officer is facing a vandalism charge after allegedly throwing cans of Vienna sausages at the Vice Mayor of Jacksboro's home earlier this month.
Vicksburg nominated for Top 15 Best Historical Small Towns
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg was recognized as one of the Top 15 Best Historical Small Towns in the United States by Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice Awards. “We are so excited for Vicksburg to be recognized as one of the best historical small towns in the nation,” said Laura Beth Strickland, Visit Vicksburg Executive Director. “Vicksburg, Mississippi is […]
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
The typically busy summer driving season tends to lead to more demand for gasoline and, in turn, higher prices at the pump. But that hasn’t happened this summer, and analysts aren’t sure of the reason. “[Drivers] appear to be staying off the road, and the recent scorching heat is possibly to blame. Maybe things will […]
Most expensive homes for sale in Hattiesburg
Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Hattiesburg listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. You may also like: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hattiesburg metro area #30. 3 Saint Martin Rd, Hattiesburg – Price: $630,000– 4 bedrooms, […]
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