Standoff in Lowndes County Ends With One Man In Custody
Lowndes County deputies have had problems with this man before. Today, they had to call for backup.
Archives: 2018
Clinton opens up about impeachment on “Sunday Morning”
Former President Bill Clinton is seen in an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning.” CBS News Former President Bill Clinton knew his impeachment would not succeed, he tells Mo Rocca in an interview for “CBS Sunday Morning” to be broadcast Sunday, June 3 (9 a.m. ET) on the CBS Television Network. Mr. Clinton talks about the impeachment, President Donald Trump and…
Rig carrying sulfur crashes on interstate in Mississippi
The truck was carrying 25,000 pounds (11,340 kilograms) of sulfur, which can be hazardous if inhaled.
Raytheon to invest $100M to expand Mississippi radar plant
The state is giving Raytheon $3 million to prepare the site and upgrade infrastructure, plus $1 million to train workers.
Manhunt intensifies for suspect in deputy's death
DICKSON, Tenn. — A manhunt west of Nashville, Tennessee, intensified Thursday for a gunman suspected of killing a sheriff’s deputy. Sgt. Daniel Baker, a 10-year veteran and former Marine reserve, was killed Wednesday during a traffic stop. Investigators say their focus is on 32-year-old Steven Wiggins, who they say has a decade of violent crime behind him. Baker was gunned…
Second arrest made in alleged child abuse, sex crime case
The arrests were made in Summerville, Georgia. With the new arrest, more charges for both suspects are possible.
Scattered storms possible next few days
We’ll be staying warm and humid through Saturday
W. Va. dad accused of putting his children in dryer
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – A West Virginia man is in custody after putting his two children in a dryer, shutting the door and taking videos of them, authorities said Thursday. A criminal complaint in Marshall County Magistrate Court said 24-year-old Ryan James Barr of Moundsville was charged with child neglect creating risk of injury. Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Morando said deputies were…
Affidavit: Woman was in car when suspect shot Tenn. deputy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A woman was in the car with the gunman when he fatally shot a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy, and she is now jailed on a murder charge in the death of sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Baker, according to court documents. Authorities appealed for the public’s help Thursday in finding the suspected shooter, who is still at large. The deputy’s…
Lawyers seek outside takeover of Mississippi foster care
Plaintiffs also say that current commissioner Jess Dickinson “is simply not capable” of operating the agency because key leaders have departed.
“Monster” catfish reeled in on $20 Walmart fishing rod
The record-breaking catfish weighed in at an enormous 68.12 pounds, smashing the existing record. Courtesy of Oceans East Bait and Tackle When Virginia resident Jeffrey Dill went fishing at a lake in Virginia Beach last weekend, he didn’t expect to smash a 24-year-old state record. Dill explained that he felt something pulling on the other end of his $20 Walmart…
How to watch the NBA Finals
The Warriors are a massive -750 to win the series. This means you would need to bet $7.50 to win $1.
Inside the Republican strategy to save Jeff Sessions
Days after President Trump deemed Attorney General Jeff Sessions “beleaguered” and threatened to fire him last July, members of the president’s inner circle made a desperate case to save the attorney general’s job, the Associated Press reports. The White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus, and the president’s chief strategist, Steve Bannon, pleaded with Trump during a heated Oval Office…
DA: 2 bodies found in home of man who held woman captive
Stewart Weldon Hampton District Attorney’s Office SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two bodies have been found at the home of a man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting and torturing a woman, a prosecutor said on Thursday. The bodies were found “in and around” the Springfield home after police responded to the house on Wednesday night, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said. Stewart Weldon,…
Police investigate triple homicide at New Mexico home
Three bodies were found in a home in Dixon, N.M. KRQE DIXON, N.M. — Authorities in northern New Mexico are investigating a triple homicide at a residence in Dixon. The New Mexico State Police says three dead bodies were found Wednesday night inside the residence and that investigators report the deaths were homicides. A statement released by Lt. Elizabeth Armijo…
Official reveals new timeline for restoring power in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — It could take up to another two months to fully restore power in Puerto Rico as crews across the U.S. territory prepare to strengthen its electrical grid, the power company director told The Associated Press. Thursday’s development comes as a new hurricane season gets underway and follows a study showing that the death toll in the aftermath…
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We’re giving you a heads up, so you can take advantage of some deals to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Atty: $4 verdict meant to “punish” family in police shooting
Gregory Hill, Jr., with his fiancee, and their two daughters John Phillips FORT PIERCE, Fla. – The attorney who represented the family of a man fatally shot by police in his own garage in 2014 calls the $4 verdict in their civil case “punitive.” “Some jurors were determined to punish the family for being in court,” said John Phillips, who…
Pompeo speaks to press after meeting with North Korean official — live updates
North Korea summit update On Fox News Thursday morning, White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah said the summit is still expected to take place June 12, and Mr. Trump tweeted that meetings with North Korea were going well. The president also told Reuters Thursday that it might take more than one meeting to make a deal to denuclearize the…
Forum to give public chance to chat with CMSD Superintendent finalists
The forum starts at 6 pm. A preferred candidate could be chose as early as Friday.
Band director accused of sex crimes, social media involved
While investigating, law enforcement determined the alleged contact with a minor occurred over social media.
Trump floats commutations for Rod Blagojevich, Martha Stewart
Last Updated May 31, 2018 12:52 PM EDT Shortly after announcing he will pardon conservative pundit Dinesh D’Souza, President Trump said he is considering two other commutations — one for TV personality Martha Stewart, and one for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Mr. Trump made the announcement on Air Force One, on his way to Texas to visit with families…
Ivey announces program to arm school administrators
The announcement came after a proposal to allow teachers to carry guns did not pass in this year’s legislative session.
Inmate captured after escaping from detention center
Jones was arrested in 2017 for the murder of 30-year-old Kendrick Hughes.