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Two wanted in McComb for shooting man during attempted carjacking
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot during an attempted carjacking. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said the shooting happened around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the 800 block of Wall Street. According to Cloy, 65-year-old Kenny Chester was shot once in the bicep […]
Court filings made in death of missing Belhaven man
JACKSON, Miss. — New court documents have been filed in the death of a missing Belhaven man. Bul Mabil believes his brother Dau Mabil was killed. He was found dead in the Pearl River last week after being missing for three weeks. Mabil was last seen walking on the Museum Trail on March 25. His remains were found in the river in Lawrence County more than 60 miles away.
Lawrence County sheriff on Dau Mabil investigation
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There are still questions after a Belhaven man’s body was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County on Saturday, April 13. Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said when Dau Mabil’s body was found in the river, they could tell his body had been in the water for a while. […]
Police recover stolen vehicle, caution public
A vehicle stolen in the early morning Monday was recovered a few hours later, said Brookhaven Police Chief Kenneth Collins. The vehicle was taken around 2 a.m., Collins said, and recovered at a trailer park on Crooked Lane. “This is a group of juveniles stealing cars and going into cars,” the chief said. “Again, I’m […] The post Police recover stolen vehicle, caution public appeared first on Daily Leader.
Police chief: There has been no park shooting
Reports of a recent shooting at the City Park on Lipsey Street are inaccurate, according to Brookhaven’s top police officer. “There has been no shooting at Lipsey Park,” Chief Kenneth Collins said Monday. “There were shots fired over on North Jackson Street.” The close proximity of the shots was likely heard by individuals at the […] The post Police chief: There has been no park shooting appeared first on Daily Leader.
Natalie Kalyn Styron of Simpson Academy recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate
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. Natalie Kalyn Styron of Mendenhall recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Natalie is pictured with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senator Andy Berry who sponsored her visit. Natalie is the daughter of Jessica and Jon Styron and attends Simpson County Academy. When asked about the week, Natalie said, “I have learned many things this week while paging for the senate such as how the senate chamber works and how a bill is passed. I think this was a great experience. it also allowed me to associate with many people and make new friends. I want to thank Senator Andy Berry for giving me this opportunity.”
Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) Visual Arts students recently received 99 awards in the prestigious 2024 Regional Scholastic Art Competition hosted by The Mississippi Museum of Art. Neon Camp, a senior from Batesville won 2 Gold Keys and 2 Honorable Mentions. American Visions and Gold Key award winners will be on display at […] The post Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition appeared first on The Panolian.
Brookhaven Exchange Club names Golden Deeds winner
BROOKHAVEN — It has been six years since the last time the Exchange Club Brookhaven Chapter entered a new name into the book of Golden Deeds. Sarah Lloyd, a retired educator, was the last winner. Bill Hickman, a Brookhaven native and former member of the exchange club, introduced the 2024 Golden Deeds winner Friday evening […] The post Brookhaven Exchange Club names Golden Deeds winner appeared first on Daily Leader.
Farmers Market opening May 7, sees new sellers
Tylertown’s Farmers Market returns for another season this year with opening day set for Tuesday, May 7, at the Agri-Heritage Building behind Trustmark Bank. Market manager Carolyn Horn says the market times are from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday. “We’re hoping to get more vendors to the market this...
Brookhaven electric upgrades may be source of flickering power
BROOKHAVEN — Lights flickering, computers rebooting and the occasional sound of air conditioning units kicking back on are the symptoms of electric service disruptions in downtown Brookhaven Thursday. Entergy reports they are working to upgrade the power system in downtown Brookhaven. Fisher Warren, a customer service manager for Entergy, told The Daily Leader they are […] The post Brookhaven electric upgrades may be source of flickering power appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man gets 3rd domestic violence charge
Lincoln County Jail docket, Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Micah Freeman, 12/25/1993, 1298 Martin Lane — arrested, charged with simple assault domestic violence 3rd offense, by LCSO. Brandon W. Jordan, 09/09/1980, 2501 SW Triple J Road, Smithdale — arrested on city warrant, MDOC warrant, by Mississippi Department of Corrections. Barrett Shelton, 07/09/2003, 1865 Someplace Else Lane, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man gets 3rd domestic violence charge appeared first on Daily Leader.
Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event
There will be a special guest for the big event happening at Beaver Creek Distillery tomorrow. Gardening guru and NPR talk show host Felder Rushing will be at the Distillery April 20. Also known as the Gestalt Gardener, Rushing will talk about botanicals like the ones used in the making of distilled spirits. Beaver Creek Distillery […] The post Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
ARRESTED: Suspect wanted for kidnapping, murder after Mississippi man’s burned body found along road in custody
A suspect wanted for allegedly kidnapping, murdering and burning the body of a Mississippi man in Copiah County has been captured in Adams County. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said at approximately 5 p.m. his office was contacted by Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley about suspect Tyrell Bridges. “Sheriff Swilley...
Six outstanding students named to Co-Lin Hall of Fame
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. WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus named six outstanding sophomores to the prestigious 2023-2024 Hall of Fame during the annual awards day ceremony. Induction into the college’s Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed on a student at Co-Lin. Inducted were Kamryn Bridges of Wesson, Gary Clark Jr. of Bogue Chitto, Colton Fuqua of Houlka, Haley McCullough of Wesson, Kortne Nelson of Brookhaven, and Baylee Zumbro of Brookhaven.
Earth Day celebrated with clean up of Freedom Corner
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - People across the country and around the world are caring for our planet on Earth Day. Businesses and residents pitched in to beautify Freedom Corner and the Georgetown community. “What better way to serve Georgetown than to help with beautifying, especially around Freedom Corner?” asked Georgetown...
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