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WLBT+ Thursday, May 16th
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today on WLBT+: Reaction to a deadly shooting at Parham Bridges Park, woman shot at Pine Ridge Gardens Apartments, and we talk with Miss Rankin County!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error...
Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Department of Public Safety and other state agencies moving to Pearl
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The capital city is losing another major government facility with the legislature’s approval for relocation. The Department of Public Safety and other state agencies are moving their operations to Rankin County. “Take good pictures of this building because I intend to tear it down,” said...
June Bingo Night at the Y!
Make plans to come out to the YWCO for our June Bingo Night on Friday, June 7 to help us collect donations for our friends at Southern Civitan!. Bring a $5 cash donation and receive an extra Bingo card for FREE!. We will have Chick Fil A available for purchase!
Officials: Mississippi woman dead after tree falls on her during severe weather
A Mississippi woman has died after a tree fell on her. Officials with the Rankin County Coroner’s Office said that Susan Collipp died last week as part of the severe weather that moved across Mississippi on Thursday. Collipp was reportedly standing outside her house on Summerwood Drive when a...
Jacquille Graves of Braxton Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
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. On Monday, May 13, 2024, a Simpson County jury found 26 year old, Jacquille Graves of Braxton, MS, guilty of First Degree Murder in the death of Carlton Gray.
The 44th annual Building Safety Month
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. The 44th annual Building Safety Month will be celebrated internationally during the month of May to raise awareness about building safety. This celebration reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the celebration and learn about the essential work of the City of Magee.
Carnell Rankin Speaks to Magee Lions Club
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. Carnell Rankin of the Concerned Christians of Simpson County presented at the Magee Lions Club. He shared the group’s ministry of providing Bibles to all graduating seniors in both Simpson and Smith County. Each bible has the graduate’s name on the cover as a keepsake and hopefully guide for their life.
Lady Red Devils one step closer to hoisting state title trophy after Game 1 victory over Pine Grove
One step closer, one hurdle away. Until the bottom of the third, and despite having a 1-0 lead, the Lady Red Devils had not found a hit. Everything changed when Bella Jefcoat squeezed out a single to right field, giving Stringer their first hit and setting them up for a six-hit, four-run inning to take a commanding 5-0 lead.
Three arrested after stolen horses recovered in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Agents with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered two stolen horses, with an estimated value of $11,000, in Scott County on Friday, April 19. According to MALTB officials, this investigation led to the arrests of Tyrese Walton, Quentonio Odom and Charles Gatewood. The initial report was taken […]
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