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Truck hits bicycle, pulls victim from under his truck and takes him to a nearby apartment complex – one in custody

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A work truck struck a person on a bicycle on South Frontage Road. The truck driver then loaded the injured cyclist and damaged bicycle into his truck and drove to the nearby Crossings Apartments. Just after 6:30 p.m., an accident involving a truck and a...

Vicksburg, MS · 2d
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24-year-old woman identified as victim in fatal Highway 61 South shooting

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A 24-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning on Highway 61 South in Vicksburg. According to the Vicksburg Police Department, Patia Buchanan, 24, was fatally shot around 2:11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, while riding as a passenger in a white Toyota Camry.

Vicksburg, MS · 3d
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18-year-old Bolton man dies after falling from pickup truck on Natchez Trace

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) — An 18-year-old Bolton man has died after an incident on the Natchez Trace Parkway Friday night, according to Vicksburg Today. Grayson Baker sustained traumatic injuries on the Trace and was transported by private vehicle to Merit Health River Region, where he later died. National...

Claiborne County, MS · 1d
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Repeat offender Charles Doss III arrested for stabbing female victim

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Police Department said Charles Doss III has been arrested following a stabbing incident involving a female victim. According to reports, Doss was arrested in connection to an incident involving aggravated domestic violence. Reports state during the incident Doss allegedly assaulted the victim by stabbing her with an object.

Vicksburg, MS · 17h
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“Poetic Justice”: Isaiah Martin reacts after Scott Colom flipping Mississippi County named after a Ku Klux Klan founder

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 4: District Attorney and U.S. Senate candidate for Mississippi Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Cindy Hyde-Smith November 4, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. Colom And Hyde-Smith are virtually deadlocked in state’s senate race as ballot counting continues. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis) - Source: Getty Images The political shift in Forrest County, Mississippi, has drawn attention beyond the Senate race, bringing renewed focus to the region’s complicated history with racial discrimination and the Ku Klux Klan, according to the Mi...

Forrest County, MS · 1d

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One dead after Jones Avenue shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One person is dead after a shooting in Jackson Thursday night. At approximately 10:44 p.m. Nov. 5, Capitol Police officers responded to reports of a possible gunshot wound victim near the area of 1800 Jones Avenue. According to Mississippi Department of Public Safety Press Secretary Alex...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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This Mississippi Horse Farm Teaches Your Kids To Care For Horses Before They Ever Ride

A gravel lane in rural Mississippi led us to a quiet barn, and we only meant to stop for a quick look. An hour later, we were watching kids brush horses, check hooves, and learn a horse’s moods before anyone said a word about saddles. That slow, ground-first approach...

Terry, MS · 2d

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Small Town, Mississippi, Comes to Life during Harvest Festival

Small Town, Mississippi, comes to life during the annual 2026 Harvest Festival at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. From 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., November 10 through 14, come enjoy live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds as you get a glimpse of what life was like years ago in Mississippi. Visitors will experience the impact agriculture has made on our daily lives. Admission is $10 (ages 3 and up).

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Man arrested for fatal mass shooting at Jackson nightclub

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to a fatal mass shooting at a nightclub. According to the Hinds County Detention Center’s website, Eddie Collier, Jr., was arrested on November 5, 2026. Collier was charged with two counts of capital murder and seven counts of aggravated assault. Jackson police […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Gaylon Turner scores 13 points for East Central CC

DECATUR, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School graduate Gaylon Turner scored 13 points for East Central Community College on Thursday night. Turner, a sophomore guard, shot 5 of 9 from the field, including two 3-pointers. He also grabbed two rebounds and was one of only two Warriors to score in double figures.

Decatur, MS · 1d

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This Quiet Mississippi Town Has Been Keeping A Low Profile, But It’s Finally Stepping Into The Spotlight

A golden hand sits on top of a church steeple here, pointing straight at the sky. I can’t imagine a better way for a town to say, look up. The welcome sign quotes a famous general who supposedly found the place too beautiful to burn. Down the road, 23 giant columns stand in a field with no house attached.

Port Gibson, MS · 1d

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Jackson closes first homeless encampment via Homeward JXN

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson announced the city closed its first homeless encampment through Homeward JXN, by helping four people move into housing. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the city also launched a new Homeward JXN website, giving residents a central place to learn about the initiative, its goals and progress. “I […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

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We Ranked The 8 Best Pizza Places In Mississippi, And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A road trip across Mississippi taught us that great pizza often hides in plain buildings on quiet streets. We went looking for the pies worth planning a family stop around, from Delta wood-fired ovens to Gulf Coast slice shops. Each spot below earned its place with real flavor, a welcoming...

Mississippi · 1d

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Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of...

Mississippi · 2d

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Vicksburg, Warren County awarded Deal of the Year for AWS Recruitment

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg and Warren County have been recognized by the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) with the Deal of the Year Award for the recruitment of Amazon Web Services. The community received the top statewide honor in the category for communities with populations of fewer than 60,000 at the 2026 MEDC Legislative Conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, before a statewide audience of economic development professionals, legislators and workforce development officials.

Warren County, MS · 1d

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VIS names Lauren Butler Teacher of the Year

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Lauren Butler has earned one of the highest honors at Vicksburg Intermediate School after being named the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year in just her second year of teaching. The school announced the recognition on Friday, marking a major accomplishment for the young educator who...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Former Mississippi district attorney sentenced to more than 3 years in bribery scheme

Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined $100,000 for soliciting $250,000 in bribes. Former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Judge sentences Roosevelt Harris to 15 years for murder

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A Vicksburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 15 years to serve, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing death of Christie Ware. Roosevelt Harris, 51, was sentenced by Judge James Chaney after pleading guilty in last month...

Vicksburg, MS · 2d

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Pull Over For Lunch At These 8 Mississippi Fish Markets Where Catfish Hits The Fryer While You Wait

A hand-painted sign on a Mississippi highway promised fresh fish, and our hungry crew pulled over without much hope. Ten minutes later, the kids were pressed against a counter, watching cornmeal-dusted fillets hiss in the fryer. That stop taught us that the best family meals sometimes come from humble seafood...

Port Gibson, MS · 1d

WLOX

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MS Attorney General’s office finds three separate officer-involved shootings justified

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three separate officer-involved shootings were found justified, the Office of the Attorney General announced Friday. The incidents include one on Nov. 6, 2024 in Monticello involving one Monticello Police Department Assistant Chief, one on April 24, 2025 in Richland involving one lieutenant and one sergeant of the Richland Police Department and another on July 19, 2025 in Tupelo involving one Verona Police Department officer.

Monticello, MS · 2d