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Man sentenced for cocaine possession in Madison County
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to sell cocaine. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced on Thursday that Johnnie Earl Bradley pled guilty. In 2021, law enforcement began an investigation into an individual suspected of bringing […]
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...
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...
MBN, Capitol Police make arrest after drug raid in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - A Jackson man was arrested Monday after a raid of his home turned up more than 350 grams of methamphetamine and weapons. James Bradley Odom was taken into custody and charged with:. Aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance. Possession with intent to distribute narcotics while in...
Missing Belhaven man's body found in river, sheriff confirms
JACKSON, Miss. — After weeks of searching, a missing Belhaven man has been found. The body of 33-year-old Dau Mabil was found April 13 in the Pearl River in Lawrence County, according to Sheriff Ryan "Hoss" Everett. During a court hearing Thursday, a judge issued an order that prohibits...
Jackson man arrested for Walmart theft
A Jackson man was arrested this week on a grand larceny charge officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said originated from an incident at Walmart. “Deaunte Lewis, 37, of Jackson, Mississippi, was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, on a warrant for grand larceny stemming from an incident at Walmart on February 18, […]
Brandon family raising money for service dog for their 5-year-old daughter
BRANDON, Miss. — A family in Brandon has been raising money for their 5-year-old daughter who was recently diagnosed with autism. Evie Kennedy’s parents say a service dog could change everything for their daughter, who they call their little miracle. “Evie was born at 25 weeks. She was...
‘He didn’t just disappear’: More than three weeks since Jackson man went missing, still no signs of his whereabouts
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s now been nearly three weeks since anyone has seen or heard from Dau Mabil. The Belhaven man was last seen on March 25. On Tuesday, Karissa Bowley, Mabil’s wife, stopped by to water a garden the two planted together. It’s located at the Museum Trail in Belhaven Heights.
Canton mayor, residents worried about recent gun violence
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton has now seen two homicides over the course of five days. City leaders and some of you are now crying out in a heartfelt plea to put the guns down. Over the last several days, some residents here in the city have described every night...
Madison County employees to undergo training after cyber scam
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison County employees will begin cybersecurity training after nearly $2.7 million was stolen during a recent cyber scam. The Madison County Journal reported the training was approved by Madison County supervisors on Monday, April 15. The county will purchase 250 licenses of security awareness training by KnowBe4 for a three-year period. […]
Man shot and killed in the City of Canton, marking city’s 3rd homicide this year
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was shot and killed in the City of Canton over the weekend, marking the third homicide in the city this year. According to Canton Police Chief Otha Brown, officers received a call around 11:00 p.m. Sunday that a man was seen unresponsive on Ricks Drive.
South Jackson home is total loss after early morning fire
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Fire Department is investigating after a home went up in flames. According to Assistant Jackson Fire Chief Patrick Armon, it happened Wednesday morning on Hickory Drive near McDowell Road. Armon said this was an abandoned home and there were no injuries as a result...
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