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Third suspect arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Hinds County club
A third suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly nightclub shooting that left one person dead and four injured, according to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones. Jones said via a Tuesday social media post that Anthony Brown, 48, was charged with murder and three counts of aggravated assault for his alleged role in a Sunday midnight shooting at the Sugar Shack Club in Utica.
Widow denies any connection to death of Dau Mabil. Texts show a strained marriage
Court documents in the death case of Dau Mabil have revealed details of a strained relationship between Mabil and his wife Karissa Bowley. In a Tuesday hearing to determine the status of Mabil's autopsy, emotions were high as Bowley was questioned about her husband's disappearance. ...
Alabama man ejected from vehicle after running off Old Highway 80, hitting tree
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - An Alabama man was killed during a crash in Hinds County over the weekend. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the one-vehicle accident happened around 5 p.m. Sunday on Old Highway 80 between Edwards and Bovina. A 2017 Ford Focus driven by 32-year-old Curicous Palmer,...
Silver Alert issued for 23-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 23-year-old Jackson woman. Kyasia Gladney is described as a Black woman who is around five feet tall, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 19,...
‘So erratic’: Witnesses testify in Beth Ann White retrial
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Opening statements began on Tuesday, April 30 in the retrial of the woman accused of causing a Hinds County crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son. The state argued that Beth Ann White’s blood alcohol content level was three times the legal limit. The defense argued whether White was under […]
Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: April 22 – April 28, 2024
Logan Ashton Pettway was charged on April 22 with trespassing. Tamber Marie Luster was charged on April 22 with Capias Warrant Served. Eric Terrell Herrington was charged on April 23 with D.U.I. (1st offense) with a test; Driving the wrong way; Driver’s License expired or none (1st offense). Orenthal L. Mackey was charged on April […]
State asking judge to ‘dissolve’ order in Dau Mabil case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A state agency is asking a judge to rescind his recent restraining order blocking them from releasing the remains of a Belhaven man who went missing last month, saying, in part, the order is not legal. Last week, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety filed a...
Vehicle catches fire on I-55 South in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – All lanes were blocked on Interstate 55 South in Hinds County due to a vehicle fire. The incident happened on I-55 South past the Wynndale Road exit on Thursday, April 25. A Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) camera showed a vehicle on fire with black smoke going into the sky. […]
Vicksburg man arrested for possession of cocaine, marijuana
A Vicksburg man was in court Friday after being arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana. Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said 52-year-old Willie Tyrone Holden was arrested Thursday after officers were dispatched to Oak Street for a report of a suspicious person. Holden was found to be in possession of three-and-half grams of […]
Making a splash: Vicksburg City Pool, American Red Cross to hold Learn to Swim program
The Vicksburg City Pool is preparing to launch its 2024 swimming lessons sessions in June and Director Sylvia Gurtowski said there will be classes available for all levels of swimmers. “We teach up to Level 6, which is advanced swimming,” Gurtowski said. “But we have lessons for daycare-aged kids all the way up to adults.” […]
City of Vicksburg recognizes employees for years of service
The City of Vicksburg recognized a number of employees across various departemtns for their years of service during April meetings of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Those recognized include: Right of Way Department employee Henry Sanders – 20 years; Purchasing Department employee Tara Brown – nine years; Public Works Department employee Robert McCarley – […]
Mississippi softball player recovering after getting hit in head by line drive during playoff game
A Mississippi high school player was back at home recovering Tuesday evening after getting hit in the head with a line drive in a playoff game. Warren Central softball player Madison Pant, a sophomore pitcher, was struck by a hard-hit comebacker off the bat of Grenada’s Olivia Lashley in the third inning.
Jackson man killed in Warren County motorcycle crash
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. — A Jackson man was killed Wednesday in a motorcycle crash. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the wreck, which was reported about 7:05 p.m. Wednesday on MS-27 South, near Country Brown Road in Warren County. Herman East, 48, was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson when...
Pet of The Week: This unique Catahoula mix is looking for a place to call home
This week’s Pet of the Week is a sweet girl with an incredible coat. She is a Catahoula mix and is loving with humans. She is also dog and cat-friendly. You can learn more about her by calling the Vicksburg Animal Shelter at 601-636-6982 or emailing the shelter at Animalshelter@vicksburg.org. Shelter hours of operation are […]
High school students take peek at Hinds Community College Vicksburg-Warren Campus
Dozens of Warren County high school students visited Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus Thursday, April 11, to get a first-hand look at career-technical education programs and academic pathways. Helping to shepherd visitors were high school students in the River City Early College program, which is based on the campus. One such student, Quenterris Wince, 17, […]
Back-to-back: Byram Hills HS senior claims victory in speech championship for 2nd year
Byram Hills High School senior Aidan Aldea-Lustig clinched the championship title in the Original Oratory speech event at the State Forensic League Championships, emerging triumphant against 33 other talented students.
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