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Hinds County challenges Jackson over ambulance service

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2023-11-15 12:44:52

SUMMARY: , Mississippi, is taking legal action against the of and Mobile Medic, seeking an injunction against Jackson's unapproved request for proposals for a new ambulance service. The county claims such an action would disrupt existing ambulance services provided by AMR, covering the city and county. AMR warns a workable contract requires city participation due to the dense population within Jackson, and leaving the city out would raise the county's costs. Meanwhile, the city criticizes AMR's monopoly and its alleged slow response times, with claims of harm to citizens. The county insists the injunction aligns with public interest, cautioning against destabilizing medical services. The by Judge Dwayne is pending.

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Calm for tonight with thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – McKinley Dean – 2024-05-04 16:58:56

SUMMARY: A few spotty showers are possible this evening, with thunderstorms expected tomorrow afternoon and into the overnight hours. Temperatures will reach the lower 90s by the middle of next . Tonight, expect a few spotty showers with overnight lows in the mid 60s. Tomorrow will start off mild with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the middle 80s. Rainy conditions will continue into next week with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Heavier rain is expected by Thursday as a cold front pushes through.

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2nd Jackson man sentenced for bank fraud scheme

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-04 11:04:42

SUMMARY: Ronald Gardner, a man, was to 61 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity . He and his co-conspirator, Anthony Craig Myrick, opened an account at a Jackson bank in someone else's name, deposited counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks, withdrew the cash, and used false identification cards. Gardner admitted to manufacturing the counterfeit checks and using another person's identity. The scheme affected at least 10 victims. Both Gardner and Myrick were indicted and pled guilty, with Myrick receiving a 26-month sentence. They were also ordered to pay restitution to the bank.

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Multiple Vicksburg homes damaged by gunfire

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-04 10:50:50

SUMMARY: Vicksburg are investigating a shooting incident where multiple homes and a vehicle were damaged by gunfire on May 3. No injuries were reported, but there were spent shell casings from different caliber weapons found at the scene. The incident occurred on Meadowvale just before 9:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department.

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