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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 25 in Flowood, police say
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (93+ words) FLOWOOD " A motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening in a crash on Highway 25 near Jackson Preparatory School, according to the Flowood Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at about 7: 13 p. m. on Highway 25, police said. A preliminary investigation found that the motorcycle…...
Jackson man charged after gunfire damages three vehicles on Briarwood Drive
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (180+ words) JACKSON " A Jackson man was arrested Saturday after an exchange of gunfire damaged three vehicles during an altercation on Briarwood Drive, according to the Jackson Police Department. Officers responded May 16 to the 400 block of Briarwood Drive for reports of shots…...
Memphis fugitive sentenced to more than 7 years for illegal possession of seven firearms
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (330+ words) HERNANDO " A Memphis man who had been a fugitive for eight years was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in federal prison after authorities found him in possession of seven firearms during a traffic stop in Hernando, federal officials…...
Woman killed, two others injured in shooting outside Jackson nightclub
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (185+ words) JACKSON " A woman was killed and two other people were injured early Sunday morning in a shooting outside a nightclub on Interstate 55 North, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said officers responded around 1 a. m. to reports of a shooting in…...
Both sides rest, judge to hear closing arguments Thursday in Quinton Tellis murder trial
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1184+ words) MONROE, La. " After hearing testimony from a neighbor who said his conscience stopped him from draining a dead woman's bank account, a lead detective who matched phone records to withdrawals one by one, and a battle of cell phone experts…...
MSDH expands access to substance use disorder treatment statewide
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (317+ words) JACKSON " The Mississippi State Department of Health has launched a statewide program aimed at expanding access to substance use disorder treatment across all 82 counties. MSDH said the program is designed to identify risk earlier, reduce barriers to treatment and bring…...
MDWFP honors fallen conservation officers during annual memorial service
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (22+ words) Since 1948, 12 MDWFP conservation officers have died in the line of duty. The agency erected its Fallen Officer Memorial in 2007....
Rankin County Animal Shelter to hold fee-waived adoption event this weekend
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (26+ words) The event is scheduled for 8 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. Saturday, May 16, at the shelter, located at 710 Marquette Road in Brandon....
MEMA announces Disaster Survivor Assistance Center updates
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (103+ words) MEMA said Disaster Survivor Assistance Centers in Carroll, Coahoma, Grenada, Holmes, Montgomery, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica and Yalobusha counties will close at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 16. Disaster Survivor Assistance Centers in Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Issaquena, Jefferson, Sharkey, Sunflower, Warren and Washington counties will…...
Institute for Marine Mammal Science invites public to endangered sea turtle release in Biloxi
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (95+ words) BILOXI "The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is inviting the public to attend a sea turtle release Saturday in Biloxi. The release is scheduled for 1: 30 p. m. in front of Edgewater Mall. The event comes as IMMS recognizes Endangered Species Day and…...