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37 gang members, associates sentenced in large-scale racketeering, drug trafficking case
The 37th and final defendant was sentenced today in a Northern District of Mississippi case that targeted the violent activities, drug trafficking, and money laundering of the Simon City Royals prison gang. Joshua Miller, 33, of Jackson, was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in prison for Racketeer Influenced...
Body found floating in river by fishermen confirmed to be of missing Mississippi man
A body found floating in the Pearl River north of Monticello Saturday has been confirmed to be of a missing Jackson man. Officials say the body is that of Dau Mabil, a 33-year-old Belhaven man last seen in March. Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said the autopsy confirmed the identification...
Performance Therapy in Clinton
Officials with Performance Therapy in Clinton said their therapists aim to use evidence-based treatments and techniques to help patients with long-term pain relief and injury avoidance. The business is located at 322 Highway 80 East in Clinton.
South Jackson building that burned months ago now being torn down
JACKSON, Miss. — A building on in South Jackson thatburned in January is being demolished. The Metro Executive Center building on Highway 18 was completely gutted by the fire. There were two tenants renting space in the building at the time, but no one was injured. The cause of...
Veterans Memorial Stadium recognized as one of the best in the US
JACKSON, Miss. — Veterans Memorial Stadium has been recognized as one of the best stadiums in the country. Over the last week or so, Jackson State fans have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to vote for Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Vet won the Championship in the College Football Campus Tour Best FCS Stadium Invitational, beating out the Kibbie Dome in Idaho in the title round with 58% of nearly 12,000 votes.
Former Philadelphia High School student shot multiple times, former teacher and employer want to help raise money to pay for his recovery
PHILIDELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - On April 7th, Jamerson Coleman, an 18-year-old male, was shot multiple times while sleeping in his bed but is still with us today after several life-saving surgeries. His former teacher and current employer have put together a fundraiser to help the family with medical bills and...
St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale now!
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tickets for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are now on sale!. If you buy your ticket today, you could also win a $10,000 custom-jewelry experience from Beckham Custom Jewelry. Owner Brian Beckham says if you win, you’ll have the opportunity to design whatever you want!...
What is a water availability charge? Curious MS answers questions on increased water bills
Editor's note: This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi have surrounded recycling, potholes, UMMC construction, cicadas, road safety in the state and the international nature of the Jackson airport. Readers can submit questions by email to CuriousMississippi@ClarionLedger.com and editors will pick out the best and reporters will answer them in an upcoming edition. As part of the new increased water rates structure, residents in the City of Jackson will see...
Hinds Community College treatment of pregnant student violated Title IX, feds say
Mississippi’s largest community college violated Title IX when it failed to provide a pregnant student with proper accommodations and course adjustments, resulting in the student failing the semester, a federal civil rights agency said last week. The student had to pump milk in a bathroom stall because Hinds Community College did not give her a […]
Beth Ann White appears in court ahead of new trial
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of causing a Hinds County crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son appeared in court on Thursday, April 18. 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 other children, Chelsea and Chloe, […]
Man killed when truck goes into Ross Barnett Reservoir
Miss. — A body was recovered Thursday after a truck went into the Ross Barnett Reservoir. According to Reservoir Police Chief Trevell Dixon, two people were in the vehicle when the truck crashed into the water at about 5:15 a.m. The body of a man was recovered, while a woman managed to escape when the car first went in.
One person dead at bus station in Jackson; no foul play suspected
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Capitol Police were investigating at a bus station in Jackson on Thursday afternoon. 3 On Your Side was at the scene at the Greyhound Bus Station on Capitol Street. According to Capitol Police, a man was found dead at the bus station. The law enforcement agency...
Truck driver sentenced on drug charges in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. — A man who Madison County prosecutors said brought illegal drugs into Jackson while driving a tractor-trailer is going to prison for 25 years. Johnnie Earl Bradley, 41, pleaded guilty this week to possession with the intent to sell cocaine, according to Bubba Bramlett, district attorney for Madison and Rankin counties.
Family of Dau Mabil question Capitol Police investigation, compare death to Emmett Till
Family members of Dau Mabil, speaking at a Thursday afternoon press conference called by Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, are questioning the investigation into the Belhaven-man's disappearance, saying they suspect foul play and comparing his death to the 1955 murder of Emmett Till. On Thursday, Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett confirmed the body of Mabil was found Saturday in the Pearl River near Brookhaven — nearly three weeks after and 60-miles away from where Mabil was...
Officials: Couple, dog leap from burning boat in Mississippi reservoir to escape flames
A couple and their dog narrowly escaped a boat fire at the Barnett Reservoir on Wednesday, April 17, thanks to the swift actions of nearby fishermen and Reservoir firefighters. Posts on social media show thick black smoke billowing up into the skies above the reservoir. The incident reported around 1:15...
Disabled veteran claims van and belongings stolen after giving couple a ride in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A disabled veteran is asking if it was a mistake to move to Jackson after he was robbed of all his belongings. The Louisiana man said an act of kindness turned into loss and regret. “Everything I own. Everything a veteran could own,” said Elvin Holland...
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