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Man killed when truck goes into Ross Barnett Reservoir
Miss. — A body was recovered Thursday after a truck went into the Ross Barnett Reservoir. According to Reservoir Police Chief Trevell Dixon, two people were in the vehicle when the truck crashed into the water at about 5:15 a.m. The body of a man was recovered, while a woman managed to escape when the car first went in.
Body found in Pearl River confirmed to be missing Jackson man
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The body that was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County has been confirmed to be that of a missing Belhaven man. Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said the body of Dau Mabil was located on Saturday, April 13, 2024, by fishermen about five miles north of Atwood Water […]
14-year-old looked 'like she had seen a demon' after shooting her mom in the face and inviting friend over to show off victim's body, investigator testifies
Grisly details have emerged about the shooting death of Mississippi high school math teacher, allegedly at the hands of her 14-year-old daughter. The post 14-year-old looked ‘like she had seen a demon’ after shooting her mom in the face and inviting friend over to show off victim’s body, investigator testifies first appeared on Law & Crime.
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...
One person dead at bus station in Jackson; no foul play suspected
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Capitol Police were investigating at a bus station in Jackson on Thursday afternoon. 3 On Your Side was at the scene at the Greyhound Bus Station on Capitol Street. According to Capitol Police, a man was found dead at the bus station. The law enforcement agency...
What is a water availability charge? Curious MS answers questions on increased water bills
Editor's note: This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi have surrounded recycling, potholes, UMMC construction, cicadas, road safety in the state and the international nature of the Jackson airport. Readers can submit questions by email to CuriousMississippi@ClarionLedger.com and editors will pick out the best and reporters will answer them in an upcoming edition. As part of the new increased water rates structure, residents in the City of Jackson will see...
Beth Ann White appears in court ahead of new trial
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of causing a Hinds County crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son appeared in court on Thursday, April 18. Beth Ann White is accused of causing the crash that killed Allison Conaway and her six-month-old son, Alex, in November 2021. Conaway’s two other children, Chelsea and Chloe, […]
37 gang members, associates sentenced in large-scale racketeering, drug trafficking case
The 37th and final defendant was sentenced today in a Northern District of Mississippi case that targeted the violent activities, drug trafficking, and money laundering of the Simon City Royals prison gang. Joshua Miller, 33, of Jackson, was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in prison for Racketeer Influenced...
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...
Mississippi man falls into healthcare coverage gap
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Roughly 200,000 working Mississippians could have the option of healthcare if Mississippi fully expanded Medicaid. Ken Allen is one of them. He currently works as a custodian at Southside Baptist Church in Jackson. “Myself or my wife any time that we’ve been, you know, in a situation where both of us […]
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