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Man shot, killed on Gordon Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was shot and killed in Jackson on Sunday, April 28. The shooting happened on 2100 block of Gordon Street. Detective Tommie Brown said the victim, who was identified as Ceasar Abrego, died at a local hospital. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting can contact the Jackson Police Department […]
Alabama man dead after single-vehicle crash in Hinds County
HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Hinds County on Sunday. A press release says the incident happened at 5:01 p.m. on U.S. 80 near Jones Road. According to the release, 32-year-old Curicous Palmer of Bay Minette, Alabama, was traveling east on U.S....
Gluckstadt Police Department building set to open in August
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Building designs for Gluckstadt’s Police Department are finally set in stone, and construction is underway. Soon, the department will have a much-needed upgrade. Brick by brick, the Gluckstadt Police Department’s very own building is being assembled. “We are excited. This is going to be...
Man arrested after reportedly stealing from a Mississippi garden center
A man was arrested after reportedly stealing from a Mississippi garden center. Officials from the Jackson Police Department arrested Lee Morris on a charge of Business Burglary. Morris was arrested after officers responded to a business burglary at Hutto’s Home and Garden Center on Ellis Avenue in Jackson on April...
HOA president speaks after shots fired into Brandon home
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon police are still searching for two suspects who fired multiple shots into a home. The shooting happened just after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in the 100 block of Faith Way. When officers arrived at the location, they found numerous shell casings on the ground and bullet holes on […]
Retrial for Beth Ann White begins Monday
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of causing a Hinds County crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son will be back in court on Monday, April 29, 2024, for her second trial. Beth Ann White is accused of causing the crash that killed Allison Conaway and her six-month-old son, Alex, in November 2021. Conaway’s two […]
See which Mississippi high school earned the highest ranking from U.S. News list
For the second year in a row, Madison Central High School in Madison County ranked within the top 10 on the U.S. News Best High Schools list for the state of Mississippi. The list studied data from nearly 18,000 public high schools in the nation, including traditional, magnet and charter public schools. The rankings are based on six different factors including graduation rate, college readiness and state assessment scores.
Best suburbs in Jackson
The GI Bill of Rights, Ike’s interstate system, suburban development, and the growing affordability of cars allowed the suburbs to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. During this era, a new American Dream was established: one with single-family homes, white picket fences, and lush green lawns. Today, however, the traditional suburb may no longer cater to […]
Jackson Police host youth basketball league
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Police are making more strides to reach the youth in the community — and they’re doing it through a basketball court and a classroom. "Never back down, Never give up," said Solomon Vance. That’s the motto Solomon Vance says he and other youth...
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. […]
Suspect wanted for breaking into two Crystal Springs businesses
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) – Crystal Springs police are searching for a suspect who broke into two businesses. Police said the suspect in the surveillance picture broke into Arturo’s Mexican restaurant and Copiah Bank on Friday, April 26. Anyone with information about the suspect can contact the Crystal Springs Police Department at 601-892-2121.
Mississippi police were at odds as they searched for missing man, widow says
JACKSON, Miss. — In the weeks after Sudanese Civil War refugee Dau Mabil vanished without a trace in Mississippi, officers from two police agencies blamed each other for the stalled investigation, his widow told The Associated Press. Fishermen, not police, spotted Mabil's body floating in a river about 60...
Jackson Man Sentenced to over 4 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
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. U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi. Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man was sentenced to 50 months in federal...
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 […]
Tougaloo College hosts final GCAC championship before the conference’s rebrand
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - This week, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championship baseball tournament has been held in Jackson. Tougaloo College and the Hank Aaron Sports Academy are hosting the event at Smith Wills Stadium. This will be the last GCAC conference championship under its current branding, as starting July...
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