6th Annual Louisville Fire Academy underway
The cadets graduate Friday with a ceremony and completion certificates.
Archives: 2018
Groceries stores are making sure you don’t buy recalled items
These recent recalls have all happened due to concerns about salmonella contamination.
Only four MS Sheriff’s Department are accredited, but more could join
When a law enforcement agency is accredited, it means the department has met a specific set of standards of best practice.
26.87 pounds of heroin found during traffic stop in Pearl
The estimated street value of the heroin is approximately $2.5 million to $3 million.
Stranger finds family shown in treasure trove of decades-old photos
“I love these pictures,” she said after finding the images. “I feel like I know this family at this point.”
Judge orders immediate release of immigrant detained while delivering pizza
Pablo Villavicencio and his two young daughters. Facebook / Pablo Villavicencio NEW YORK — A federal judge has ordered the release of an Ecuadorean immigrant who was held for deportation after he delivered pizza to a Brooklyn Army installation. Judge Paul Crotty issued an order late Tuesday saying Pablo Villavicencio must be immediately released. The man is being held at a…
Another Democrat says he wouldn’t vote for Pelosi
Max Rose, the Democratic nominee in New York’s 11th Congressional District, told CBSN he will not cast his vote for the current House Democratic leader.
A look at the summer theater season in Northeast Mississippi
“When you go see a movie, that’s great, but when you go to live theater that moment can only happen once.”
Scorching heat, wildfires, flooding hammer wide swath of U.S.
Extreme weather continued to affect much of the nation Tuesday. Heat waves feeding wildfires in the West and flooding in the East have at least 1 in 5 Americans dealing with treacherous conditions. Scorching heat is making it tougher to fight the wildfires burning up mile after mile of Western lands. After nearly two weeks of battling the ferocious Ferguson Fire,…
Several narcotics arrests made in Lowndes County
Many of the arrests involved methamphetamine. One arrest involved children present at the home.
8-month-old baby expected to live, accused abuser facing charges
The baby is expected to live, but will have “life-altering, long-term” issues as a result of the alleged abuse.
Alcorn County deputies respond to lipsync challenge in style
The video is dedicated to former and current employees at the sheriff’s dept. and their families. They also challenged the Prentiss and Tishomingo County.
Mississippi senator surpasses campaign competitors in funds raised
An appointed U.S. senator in Mississippi is raising more money so far than her challengers in a special election.
Animals seized in Mississippi cruelty case taken to Virginia
An animal welfare group has flown 83 dogs and cats taken from a south Mississippi couple to northern Virginia.
Nice end to the work week
Pretty nice summer weather is here to stay for the next few days.
Arrested on drug charges, suspect allegedly threatens police informant
The actual charge is Retaliation Against a Public Servant or Witness and carries a maximum term of 10 years if convicted.
Starbucks employee saves girl’s photoshoot
A Starbucks employee who helped the senior and her photographer continue the shoot indoors is now being hailed online as a hero. .
Ripley Police on lookout for warehouse burglar
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ripley Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi.
FBI joins search for missing University of Iowa student
Mollie Tibbetts, of Brooklyn, Iowa, went missing last week while reportedly staying at her boyfriend’s home.
Woman offers to attend LGBTQ weddings as stand-in mom
A mom from Oklahoma has a PSA for the LGBTQ community: if anyone’s biological mom won’t attend their same-sex wedding, she’ll go as a stand-in Facebook/Free Mom Hugs/ Sara Cunningham Sara Cunningham, a mother from Oklahoma, wrote on Facebook last week “If you need a mom to attend your same sex wedding because your biological mom won’t, call me. I’m…
Verona man faces felony drug charge
Haskle Craig Justice, 43, was arrested Friday at his home at 106 Chip Drive.
CAFB: Main gate closed following “routine search”
Closing the gate is a precautionary procedure.
Abortion emerging as key issue in race for Michigan governor
Michigan still has abortion bans on the books, including one from more than a century ago.
Nurse captures heartwarming photo of elderly couple in NYC subway
A New York City nurse went on a mission to give an elderly couple a photo he took of them on the subway last week. Blake Ricker, who took the picture, turned to social media to find them — and eventually did. The photo, which went viral, shows the lovebirds in a heartwarming embrace during an evening commute. Rickler tells…