Local
Officer and Firefighters Respond to Couch Fire at Belhaven Apartments
While on routine patrol, an officer spotted smoke at Belhaven Apartments on S Valley St. Monday afternoon. The officer went to investigate, fearing he would find a residence in flames.
Instead, he discovered someone burning a couch. Apparently, the owner of the couch discovered that... Read More.
Meridian man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm
Jackson, Miss. – A Meridian man pled guilty today to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Ernest Quintez Clark, 24, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a handgun while attending a Meridian High School football game on October... Read More.
Choctaw Indian Fair schedule, tickets prices, etc.
The 74th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair is back!
This year's event features traditional social dances, the Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant, the World Series of Stickball Tournament, food, fun, and cultural presentations.
Musical entertainment includes Michael W. Smith, Firehouse, Blackstreet, Rob Base, Montell Jordan and Tyler Hubbard
Opening... Read More.
Some Disaster Recovery Centers closing today
Five of the disaster recovery centers serving victims of the April storms, including the ones in Neshoba, Scott, and Madison counties, are closing today.
But people in those areas can still apply for federal disaster assistance online or on the phone.
The deadline for those applications... Read More.
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday set for this weekend
Shoppers in Mississippi will once again get a break on the back to school shopping with the annual Sales Tax Holiday.
Beginning Friday, July 12 at 12:01 AM, shoppers in the Magnolia State won't have to pay sales tax on certain clothing and footwear items ... Read More.
Aggressive Bull Gets Loose Northeast of Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A bull got loose northeast of Carthage Saturday night, giving a landowner a lot of trouble.
The bull was loose on Stewart Rd., according to police radio traffic.
The call came into dispatch at 8 p.m. The person calling said the bull had torn up... Read More.
Man Shoots Car During Disturbance With Ex
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A woman called Leake County deputies for help Saturday morning at 11:40 after she says her ex shot into her car.
It was unclear if anyone was hurt.
According to police radio traffic, the shooting was on Kit Lewis Rd.
The man left and deputies... Read More.
Robbery Reported at Kosciusko Service Station
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A robbery was reported at the Exxon at the intersection of Hwy. 12 and 35 in Kosciusko just after midnight Saturday morning.
According to police radio traffic the robber was described as a Black male approximately 5 ft. 5 to 5 ft. 6. The... Read More.
