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FLORENCE, Miss. — Gretchen Hankins was in bed on a Friday night in May 2022 when her 39-year-old son leaned down with a hug and kiss and told her he was going to meet friends for the weekend. He promised to return in time for Sunday dinner. He didn’t...

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. Dylan Harper, stand out Trojan athletic, started in the North South All Star game. Dylan, a center, led his team to a strong first half. The South defeated the North 20-15.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, 12/9/23, a very strong cold front crossed our region. Ahead of it, showers & storms erupted...including a line of strong to severe storms that plowed through our area leaving some damage. Most of the storm reports came out of Jasper county, but there were also reports out of Clarke and Smith counties. Get more details about those reports here: https://www.wtok.com/2023/12/10/damage-reports-saturday-storms/

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Three local communities have opened their safe rooms in anticipation of severe weather. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says safe rooms are now open in Rankin, Copiah, and Jones counties. The Rankin County Safe Room is located at 651 Marquette Road in Brandon. You can...

One person is dead and two others were ejected in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night. WLBT News in Jackson reports that officials from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office report that crash occurred on Stump Ridge Road near Pisgah. The identities of those involved in the crash have not been...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed and two others were injured after a crash near Pisgah. The crash happened on Stump Ridge Road on Thursday, December 7. Rankin County Undersheriff Dwyane Thornton said three people were ejected from the vehicle after it left the roadway. One person died at the scene. Thornton […]

This week in Rankin County, Mississippi, several incidents occurred that required police intervention. These incidents include the recovery of kidnapped children and a stolen vehicle, a police pursuit involving juveniles from North Carolina, the arrest of a former HOA president for embezzlement and drug possession, and a shooting into a residence occupied by a woman and two children.

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A FedEx truck was engulfed in flames Thursday evening on Interstate 20 just east of Hwy 49 South. Multiple drivers called to report the fire, which seemed to break out at about 6 p.m. Pearl Police and fire departments responded, according to Frank Hutton, Public...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Eyes are to the skies as Storm Team 11 is tracking a cold front system moving in later this evening bringing a level 2 slight risk for severe weather. Now a Tornado Watch is in effect until 12am Sunday morning. Be sure to know the safest place in your home to go in the event a warning is in place. Golf ball size hail and damaging winds are also a threat.

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. Simpson County School District (SCSD) is proud to announce its 2023 2024 Teachers of the Year. These educators were selected among...

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. Kasey Catherine Keith-Boyd received her Ph.d on December 7, 2023 from the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Keith Boyd is a...

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. A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held at Champagne Taste Clothing & Co. on Friday, December 8, 2023. The clothing boutique, which is owned by Lauren and Scott Barnes is located beside Newk’s in Suite 2.

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A Pearl police officer was hospitalized after a Thursday night high-speed chased ended in a multi-vehicle crash involving juveniles. Pearl's Public Information Officer Frank Hutton said officers were notified Thursday about a vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 20. The vehicle had been listed through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as carrying missing juveniles from North Carolina.

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Yet another allegation against the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office has emerged in federal court: a wrongful death suit filed by the family of an inmate who committed suicide. The suit, filed by Bryan Christopher Ray’s estate, names Sheriff Bryan Bailey and six detention officers....

BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi has some good news on the animal disease front. No new cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RHDV) have been detected in two years in Mississippi.  Rabbit season is currently open and lasts until February 28.  Rick Hamrick, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Small Game Biologist, said there has […] The post Mississippi has no new detections of rabbit disease appeared first on Daily Leader.

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you missed a few of the most important headlines and need to play catch up, no worries. WLBT has gathered some of the top stories from our website to get you up to speed. One person has died and three people were thrown from a...

BRANDON, Miss (WLBT) - Saturday, dozens of CPS staff were on hand checking in parents and children, greeting them with smiles and hugs. Many of the foster parents received goodie bags as a token of appreciation for their commitment to bringing foster children into their homes and raising them. Foster...