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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. […]
William ‘Polo’ Edwards wants judge to recuse herself from case
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The man accused of killing a local community activist in 2022 asked the judge presiding over the case to recuse herself. William “Polo” Edwards was arrested and charged in connection to the death of Better Men Society founder Robert Davis. Edwards’ second trial has been set for July 29, 2024, […]
Jackson man killed in motorcycle crash in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A 48-year-old Jackson man was killed during a motorcycle crash in Warren County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened on Highway 27 South near Country Brown Road just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Troopers said a 2007 Harley Davidson, driven by Herman East, was […]
Man identified, charged after stealing Amazon van in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The identity of a man who stole an Amazon van in Jackson has been released. Wednesday night, Jeremiah Griffin, 29, was taken into police custody after he allegedly stole an Amazon van in Jackson. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones says Griffin then wrecked the vehicle in...
Driver arrested, armed man wanted after evading traffic stop in Raymond
RAYMOND, Miss. (WLBT) - One is in custody and a man deemed armed and dangerous in Raymond on Wednesday is still wanted, according to the Raymond Police Department. Wednesday, the City of Raymond posted on Facebook that authorities were searching for a man who was in possession of a firearm.
Home destroyed by fire in Hinds County
HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A home was destroyed by fire in Hinds County on Tuesday. The incident happened on Seaton Road, which is southwest of Raymond. Volunteer firefighters from Raymond and Learned worked to extinguish the fire. Authorities have not said if anyone was injured or how the fire started.
Vicksburg mayor's niece killed in crash involving dump truck
VICKSBURG, Miss. — The niece of Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs was killed Monday in a Warren County crash involving a dump truck. The crash was reported at 6:23 a.m. Monday on MS 27 south, near Yvonna Nelson Court. According to Trooper First Class Darnkia Mayfield, the dump truck was...
Vicksburg man arrested at casino for possession of methamphetamine
A Vicksburg man was arrested last week at a local casino for possession of narcotics, according to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). “Alexander Brent Thomas, 28, of Vicksburg, was arrested Thursday, April 18, 2024, after he was found to be in possession of 20 grams of methamphetamine at RiverWalk Casino, 1380 Warrenton Road,” VPD […]
Two missing children found safe in wooded area in Hinds County
UPDATE: HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said both missing children have been located in a wooded area near the residence. They’re both safe and have been returned to their parents. HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County deputies are working to find two missing children. According to Hinds County Sheriff […]
Clinton alderman tapped to be chair of Hinds Co. Democratic Executive Committee
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Clinton alderman has been tapped to be the next chair of the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee. On Tuesday, the 30-member committee picked James Lott as its next chairman. Lott currently represents Ward 6 on the Clinton Board of Aldermen. He replaces the former chair,...
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