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God’s Pit Crew rebuilds third house in Mississippi
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)—God’s Pit Crew volunteers were recently redeployed to Rolling Fork, Mississippi to build and finish a home for a family after a tornado ripped through their town in March 2023. Following the tornado, Pastor Britt Williamson was busy helping others reconstruct their lives in the Rolling Fork community. He and other community members […]
Weeks after initial escape, final Yazoo Co. inmate captured
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The last remaining inmate who escaped the Yazoo County Regional Correctional facility last month has now been captured, according to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office. According to a post by the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook, Glen Bassett, who was one of several escapees...
Mississippi lake closed to boating following last week's storms and rain. See where
Following last week's storms and heavy rains, a Yazoo County lake has been closed to boating. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, high water has forced the closure of Wolf Lake, which is located northwest of Yazoo City. "There's private property around it," said MDWFP Fisheries...
Two Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Members Recognized for Community Investment Commitments
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 12, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) recognized two member financial institutions for their commitment to community investment by naming them 2024 Community Area Revitalization Efforts (CARE) Award recipients. Bank of Anguilla in Anguilla, Mississippi, and Arvest Bank, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, were honored today during FHLB Dallas’ annual member conference. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240412585564/en/ Arvest Bank received the 2024 CARE Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). Tim Carter, left, FHLB board member stands with officials from Arvest Bank and FHLB Dallas. (Photo: Business Wire)
Former Jackson police officer arrested in Louisiana for the murder of nurse Carlos Collins
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that Marcus Johnson, 33, has been arrested in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Carlos Collins. According to Wade, Johnson was captured 25 miles outside of Monroe, Louisiana, after a police chase involving the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Warren County deputies and several law enforcement officers from Louisiana occurred on Wednesday. ...
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