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Inmate at George County jail dies in medical incident

The George County Regional Correctional Facility has confirmed the death of an inmate due to a medical incident that happened while he was being processed into the jail. 57-year-old Thomas Stringfellow of Lucedale died Monday. Stringfellow had been taken to…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Ridgeland

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Ridgeland Police Department that occurred on December 31st, 2024, near 1000 Highland Colony Parkway. Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department were conducting surveillance on a vehicle. An officer…

Third suspect in September drive-by shooting in custody

Gulfport Police have the third suspect in a September drive-by shooting in custody. Police said 23-year-old Kaleb Anderson was taken into custody on Monday. He is charged with drive-by shooting and had bond revoked on a previous charge of aggravated…

Transformer issue causes power outage in Waveland

Coast Electric customers in Waveland were without power for about an hour because of a transformer issue. Spokesperson April Lollar said a transformer at the substation in Waveland went out, causing the power outage that affected about 2,500 homes. But…

Residents react to Vancleave flooding

Severe storms moved across the area bringing heavy rain to portions of the area over the weekend, including in Vancleave. Flood waters caused damage in the area warranting water rescues for other…

MEMA assessing damage from Saturday's severe weather

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Two deaths (Adams County and Lowndes County) and 10 injuries (Adams County (2), Franklin County (2),…

State funeral for Jimmy Carter to be held Jan. 9

By Katherine Doyle Former President Jimmy Carter’s official state funeral will be held Jan. 9, the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for the former…