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Byram Walmart reopens after chemical spill
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – The Walmart in Byram has been temporarily closed on Tuesday, April 23. Bryam police said they received a report of a chemical spill inside the store. According to police, Byram firefighters and the Hinds County EOC responded to the scene to run tests. The store reopened Tuesday afternoon. Police said no […]
Only two events left for Magee’s Bicentennial.
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Three events!!! Yes, Magee has 3 events until the releasing of the Bicentennial celebration to Pinola. Now, I doubt Magee will...
Charge downgraded for teen charged in death of 14-year-old in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A charge has been downgraded for one of the three teenagers accused of killing a 14-year-old in Jackson. Siyaski Crawford, 15, of Rankin County, appeared in court on Tuesday, April 23. During his court appearance, the judge said the state failed to meet the burden on murder. Crawford’s charge was downgraded […]
A new minor league team could be on the way to Pearl following the MBraves departure
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight, the Mississippi Braves take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in what marks the team’s second home series of the season, and in less than five months, the MBraves will play their last game ever inside Trustmark Park. Many of you will be happy to...
Long-standing eyesore in Brandon is finally coming down
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - An apartment complex in Brandon that’s stood its ground since 1985 is officially being torn down. The Rosewood Estates located on West Jasper Street have seen better days, according to the city’s mayor, Butch Lee. “I wouldn’t have invited anybody to go into any...
Temporary lane closures on U.S. 80 in Brandon underway
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary lane closures on U.S. 80 in Brandon for more than a month. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the inside lanes of U.S. 80 westbound over the KCS railroad between Marquette Road and Interstate 20 in Brandon will be closed. The temporary closures began […]
UPDATE: Missing Florence man found alive in ravine
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office says Jimmy Reed Butler has been found safe. Butler, 82, of Florence was found between County Road 8 and County Road 10 in the Green Hill area on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Joe Hamilton said Butler was located after two nights. The sheriff's office said he...
Woman pleads guilty to embezzling thousands from a Mississippi high school band’s booster account
A woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling thousands of dollars from a Mississippi high school’s band booster account. WJTV in Jackson reports that Donna Gladney Floyd, of Pearl, pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling funds from the Brandon High School band booster funds. Floyd was scheduled to go to trial...
Operation Tornado visits Oakdale Elementary
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Storm Team 12 made another visit to a local elementary school for Operation Tornado, which is our annual push to educate children about severe weather safety. I visited Oakdale Elementary in Brandon where I talked to 80 third grade students about what to do if...
New food hall opens in Flowood. You already know the name
When Nathan Glenn was 9 years old in 1984, his father, Tim Glenn, put him to work from time to time at the original Rooster's Restaurant on Roach Street in downtown Jackson. He would pick up trash, wash dishes and occasionally stand on a milk crate to help cook, when it was necessary.
Brandon Jubilee Days to be held this week
The City of Brandon will host the Brandon Jubilee Days from April 24-28, 2024. This year, the family-friendly festival will include a midway carnival, the Jubilee Artist’s Market, the Jubilee Juke 5K Trail Run and special musical guest Travis Tritt. The festival will take place at the Brandon Amphitheater,...
Street Closer in Magee on Tuesday
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. According to Mayor Dale Berry, I-49 highway near Berry Car Lot will be closed Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The closure is from the car lot to the Co-Op road. The railroad is repairing cross ties on the trestle (bridge) as well as other maintenance.
14-year-old girl charged in mother’s shooting death granted bond
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — A Rankin County teenager charged in a shooting that killed her mother and injured her stepfather was given a hefty bond on Thursday. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said a judge set bond for 14-year-old Carly Gregg at $1 million during her initial appearance in court. Bailey said the judge ordered a mental evaluation for Gregg and sent the case to a grand jury.
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