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Bond set for suspect charged in Rankin County homicide
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One of the suspects charged in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Rankin County appeared in court on Thursday. During his initial court appearance, 20-year-old Ryan Duette received a $500,000 bond. He was charged with second degree murder. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the sheriff’s office received […]
Rankin Co. woman pleads guilty in Brandon band booster case
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A Rankin County woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling high school band booster funds is expected to be sentenced next week. Donna Gladney Floyd is set to appear in Rankin County Circuit Court on April 30 to be sentenced for embezzling $25,000 from the Brandon Band Booster Club, days after filing a petition to enter a guilty plea in the case.
Mississippi detainee found dead in county jail holding cell
A Mississippi man has died after being found unresponsive in a holding cell in the Lincoln County Jail. Sheriff Steve Rushing said that at approximately 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, jailers noticed a man in a holding cell who appeared to be unconscious. They entered the cell and found Johnathon...
Mississippi lake is producing record-breaking catches in 2024 — including monster catfish in April
The year 2024 is proving to be one for the record books for fishermen on one Mississippi Lake. Officials from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks confirmed the second record-braking catch of the year for Lake Mary Crawford. The official record-breaking catfish was caught by Thomas McKnight earlier...
Mississippi No. 1 for tornadoes? There's more to it than you may think
'So, I believe Mississippi has always had a large number of tornadoes, we just didn't have the ability to see them. Before, we couldn't, unless someone was there to see a tornado.'. Mississippi Clarion Ledger. The frequency of confirmed tornadoes in Mississippi has been increasing for some time to the...
State will observe Confederate Memorial Day next week
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi designates the last Monday of April as a state holiday for Confederate Memorial Day. The last Monday happens to be April 29 and a Lincoln County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for the day. The state holiday designation means state employees are entitled to a paid day off. Most state offices […] The post State will observe Confederate Memorial Day next week appeared first on Daily Leader.
Where's my Mississippi tax refund? How to track your tax return
You've already filed your Mississippi tax return for 2023. You have a refund coming. You want to know where it is. There are a lot of ways to receive a tax refund, but direct deposit is a quick and convenient method, the Mississippi State Department of Revenue says. Here are some common queries about Mississippi tax refunds.
National Weather Service warns of strong wind this weekend
BROOKHAVEN — National Weather Service in Jackson warns strong wind could threaten Lincoln County and Southwest Mississippi this weekend. The weather forecast warns it is a limited threat. Winds could reach sustained speeds of 20 mph and gusts of 30 to 40 mph. NWS Jackson forecasts these winds to be southerly and occur Saturday and […] The post National Weather Service warns of strong wind this weekend appeared first on Daily Leader.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 26-28
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (April 26-28) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: The Magic Flute – Jackson – Friday Candlelight – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday Live at […]
Long-standing eyesore in Brandon is finally coming down
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - An apartment complex in Brandon that’s stood its ground since 1985 is officially being torn down. The Rosewood Estates located on West Jasper Street have seen better days, according to the city’s mayor, Butch Lee. “I wouldn’t have invited anybody to go into any...
Bobby Rush honored for winning 3rd Grammy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi House honored Grammy award-winning Blues legend Bobby Rush on Thursday. Rush has been nominated for a Grammy seven times. He won his third at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards this year for Best Traditional Blues Album. Lawmakers gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol to present Rush with House Concurrent […]
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