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Local Sewing Groups Donate Handmade Blankets to Clay County Sheriffs Office

Wednesday, March 5 by Lauren McKinzie

In a heartwarming gesture, the Point City Stitchers and Sew, Sister, Sew LLC have made a significant donation to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, providing comfort to those in need. This week, the sewing group from West Point, known for their charitable initiatives, donated...

Cantons New Tech Hub: Highland Data Park Set to Transform Historic Sale Barn Site

Tuesday, March 4 by Lauren McKinzie

Significant investments are being funneled into a developing tech hub in Canton, with Highland Properties leading the initiative. Bob Lloyd, owner of Highland Properties, is overseeing the development of the Highland Data Park, strategically located across from the Amazon Data Center....

Community Pharmacy Opens in Jackson to Assist Those in Need

Monday, March 3 by Lauren McKinzie

A new community pharmacy has opened its doors in Jackson, offering crucial support to residents struggling to afford their medications. The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, operational for only a few weeks, is already serving individuals who face tough choices...

Jackson Post Office Delays Spark Concerns as Congressman Thompson Demands Action

Saturday, March 1 by Lauren McKinzie

Concerns over persistent mail delays at the Jackson post office continue to mount, with U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson voicing his apprehensions about the ongoing disruptions. Despite assurances from a United Postal Service spokesperson that the facility is adequately staffed and functioning...

Mississippi Considers Redefining Short-Term Rentals as Hotels for Tax Equity and Tourism Boost

Friday, February 28 by Lauren McKinzie

Mississippi legislators are considering measures that could redefine short-term rental properties, such as those on Airbnb and VRBO, as hotels, potentially subjecting them to increased taxation. House Bill 919 and Senate Bill 2805 propose that these rentals collect occupancy taxes similar...

Pearl River Valley Tackles Hazardous Tree Removal Post-Drought and Beetle Infestation

Friday, February 28 by Lauren McKinzie

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District is actively addressing the removal of hazardous dead trees in Rankin and Madison County, focusing its financial resources primarily on tree cutting due to the high costs involved. This situation is a result of...

Man Arrested for Walmart Theft Scheme Using Barcode Ring Trick

Thursday, February 6 by Lauren McKinzie

A man has been arrested in connection with a theft scheme involving the use of a ring embedded with a barcode for soup to steal expensive items from a Walmart in Caldwell, according to a statement by the Caldwell Police Department. Derrick Smith, 32,...

Tragic Air Collision Sparks Massive Recovery Effort in Icy Waters

Thursday, January 30 by Lauren McKinzie

On Tuesday evening around 9:30pm, a commercial airline collided with a helicopter causing both to explode. 73 people are reported to have boarded the commercial airline while 7 passengers were on board of the helicopter that collided. Both have fallen into the river, where...

Donate Blood in Central Mississippi: Save Lives and Earn Rewards

Thursday, January 23 by Lauren McKinzie

Have you or a loved one you know every been in an accident and need blood in order to live? Could you imagine if there wasn't enough blood to save a life? Well we are reaching that very scary reality in central Mississippi. The national...

Designer Handbag Theft Foiled at Franklin Mall, Suspects Arrested

Monday, January 20 by Lauren McKinzie

Two individuals have been arrested outside of the Franklin Mall near the huge department store for attempting to shoplift designer handbags to resell online. The police department received a phone call around 11:30am asking for help in apprehending Christy Evans, 34, and Nicole Jones,...