fbpx
Connect with us

Mississippi News

Hinds County coroner announces retirement after 25 years of service

Published

on

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-30 14:55:19

SUMMARY: Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2024, after 25 years of service. Elected in 1999 and starting her role in 2000, she expressed gratitude to the community, , and friends for their during her tenure. Grisham-Stewart stated, โ€œIt’s time for me to start the next chapter in my ,โ€ highlighting her commitment as being on call constantly. In retirement, she looks forward to spending more time with her family and pursuing new personal and professional opportunities.

Read the full article

The post Hinds County coroner announces retirement after 25 years of service appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Mississippi News

Man accused of firing shots at 18-wheeler driver in Jackson injured in officer-involved shooting

Published

on

www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-10-15 21:00:00

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, a was during an officer-involved shooting after allegedly firing at an 18-wheeler driver on I-220. The incident arose an involving two 18-wheelers. According to , the suspect, in a stolen vehicle, exited and began shooting at a driver. pursued him to McCain Avenue, where he brandished a weapon at narcotics detectives, prompting them to return fire, injuring him in the lower extremities. The suspect is recovering, and no officers were . The Mississippi of Investigation is now looking into the shooting.

Read the full article

The post Man accused of firing shots at 18-wheeler driver in Jackson injured in officer-involved shooting appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Continue Reading

Mississippi News

Mississippi lawmakers hold hearing on TANF reform

Published

on

www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-10-15 19:25:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate and Democratic Caucuses met to address the misuse of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds, revealing that over $160 million is available while only 1,600 families are served despite approximately 200,000 living in poverty. Mississippi Department of Human Services Executive Director Bob Anderson suggested a $60 increase in monthly assistance to $320, while Rep. Robert Johnson advocated for raising it to $500-$550 for a of three. The caucus also discussed making the application for these funds more accessible to families in need.

Read the full article

The post Mississippi lawmakers hold hearing on TANF reform appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Continue Reading

Mississippi News

“Race Against Time” selected for 2025 Tupelo Reads Program

Published

on

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-10-15 19:01:00

SUMMARY: , Mississippi, will host a community-wide reading program featuring “Race Against Time” by Jerry Mitchell, focusing on four unsolved murders from the era. Mitchell spent years investigating the killings of significant figures, Medgar Evers and the Birmingham church bombing victims, resulting in convictions for those responsible. He will be the guest speaker at the “Tupelo Reads” on February 26 at the Lee County Library, a visit to Tupelo High School to engage with . Chairperson Lisa Reed hopes attendees will gain appreciation for Mitchell’s dedication to uncovering the truth.

Read the full article

The post “Race Against Time” selected for 2025 Tupelo Reads Program appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Continue Reading

Trending