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Silver Alert issued for Crystal Springs woman
A Silver Alert has been issued for 75-year-old Bobbie Ann Mangum of Crystal Springs. Mangum was last seen Thursday, May 2, about 10 a.m. in the 100 block of Puckett Street, Crystal Springs, Copiah County. She was driving a 1990s silver Chevrolet pickup truck in an unknown direction. She is described as 5-feet tall, 120 […] The post Silver Alert issued for Crystal Springs woman appeared first on Daily Leader.
Altercation occurs while Mississippi police officer books suspect. Ends in shooting
A Mendenhall police officer shot a suspect Thursday at the Mendenhall Police Department, according to a Thursday Mississippi Department of Public Safety press release. The press release stated the unidentified officer was booking the unnamed suspect on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between the two individuals.
Restaurant inspections for April are in. See which restaurants were cited
Two commercial restaurants in the Jackson metropolitan area failed to pass health inspections during the month of April, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Upon a follow-up inspection, one of the restaurants rectified the problems and earned a passing score from the MSDH. The other restaurant has not...
Rain falling in Brookhaven, forecast warns of severe storm risk
BROOKHAVEN — Rain is falling in downtown Brookhaven Thursday afternoon. The National Day of Prayer ended by 1 p.m. before rain started falling at 2 p.m. Forecasts from the National Weather Service warn of severe storms Thursday afternoon. Rain chances will spike to 60 percent later today, fall to 30 percent tonight before jumping back […] The post Rain falling in Brookhaven, forecast warns of severe storm risk appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi man arrested during disturbance at restaurant, sentenced to more than 2 years in federal prison on gun charge
A Mississippi man was sentenced to 27 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents, Norkeithus Malik Reed, 24, of McComb, was found in possession of a firearm by the Brookhaven Police Department when responding to a complaint of a disturbance caused by Reed at an area restaurant in 2021.
Bond denied for three charged in fatal Hinds County club shooting
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The three suspects charged in connection to the fatal shooting at a Utica club have been denied bond. Anthony Brown, 48, Eric Dixon, 42, and Joseph Crum, 34, made their initial appearance in court on Thursday, May 2. Brown, Dixon and Crum have each been charged with murder and three counts […]
Update: Complaint call came in before Tuesday shooting
BROOKHAVEN — A call of shots fired was reported on Fred Walley Drive Tuesday morning. Police Chief Kenny Collins told WLBT they are investigating a shooting following a domestic incident involving the victim and suspect. Call reports show that a separate complaint call was received at 9:50 a.m. followed by shots fired at 10:04 a.m. […] The post Update: Complaint call came in before Tuesday shooting appeared first on Daily Leader.
Woman sentenced for embezzling from Brandon High band booster funds
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Rankin County woman who pled guilty to embezzling from the Brandon High School band booster funds has been sentenced. According to court documents, Donna Gladney Floyd, of Pearl, was sentenced to 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) with 15 years suspended. She will serve five […]
Prentiss man has epic first hunt after winning auction
The Foundation for Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks held a fundraiser recently and auctioned off a turkey hunt with legends Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland and Preston Pittman. Strickland is the author of three books of humor and instruction on turkey hunting, and in 2010 was recognized as the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Communicator of […] The post Prentiss man has epic first hunt after winning auction appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
160th Wesson Founders Day celebration is May 3-4
Founders Day is an annual tradition which returns to Copiah County this week. Wesson, founded in 1864, will celebrate its 160th birthday. Downtown will be filled with people celebrating the history of the town started by James Madison Wesson. James Wesson brought a cotton mill to the town and sold it in 1871 to William […] The post 160th Wesson Founders Day celebration is May 3-4 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Zeb Hughes Law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves
JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves approved House Bill 1068 thus making Zeb Hughes Law on April 25, the bill becomes law on July 1 officially. It was not listed in the Mississippi legislature’s daily action reports for April 25 but the action is shown in the bill’s history Zeb Hughes is one of two local […] The post Zeb Hughes Law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves appeared first on Daily Leader.
Daughter of Ole Brook natives crowned Miss Mississippi’s Teen 2024
After three rounds of competition over the weekend at Vicksburg’s Ardis T. Williams Sr. Auditorium, Miss Pine Belt’s Teen Brooke Bumgarner was crowned Miss Mississippi’s Teen 2024 Sunday afternoon, April 21. Bumgarner is the daughter of Brookhaven natives Brad and Kami Burns Bumgarner. She is also the granddaughter of Les and Katherine Bumgarner, Roe and […] The post Daughter of Ole Brook natives crowned Miss Mississippi’s Teen 2024 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two new restaurants coming to Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Two new restaurants are coming to the City of Pearl! Pearl Mayor Jake Windham announced the new restaurants, The Toasted Yolk and Teriyaki Madness, will be located next to Cavendar’s Western Outfitter off of Bass Pro Drive. According to The Toasted Yolk’s website, the restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and drinks […]
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