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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,...

Landscaper-Turned-Influencer Raises $90,000 to Transform Elderly Woman’s Home

Wednesday, January 15 by Lauren McKinzie

A landscaper turned influencer on youtube who works to trim the lawns of neighbors in need and to help enhance the neighborhood curb appeal has raised more than $90,000 for an elderly woman. Central Mississippi based lawn...

Remembering Zachary Knight Mississippi State Football Legend Passes Away at 52

Monday, January 13 by Lauren McKinzie

Mississippi State football has released a statement to announce the death of one of their former running backs Zachary Knight Wednesday evening; he was 52 years old. Knight, a graduate of Pearl High School, rushed for 2,345 yards and...

Car Crashes Into Brandon Steakhouse Prompting DUI Arrest and Repairs

Monday, January 13 by Lauren McKinzie

On Thursday morning around 4am, a local steakhouse restaurant on East Central Street was damaged due to someone driving their vehicle through the front doors. Randy Robert, the owner of the restaurant, was stunned when his Thursday started off...

Empower Yourself with Essential First Aid Skills: Life-Saving Courses for Everyone

Wednesday, January 8 by Lauren McKinzie

Do you find yourself sitting at a nice restaurant enjoying dinner with friends or family then suddenly a fellow customer near your table starts having a medical emergency with no medical assistance to help? Well, we always hope that doesn't happen but in reality...

Greenwood Baptist Church Opens 24/7 Community Food Pantry

Monday, January 6 by Lauren McKinzie

Get ready to give back to the community in a big and unique way that will impact the lives of several throughout the community whenever they need it, no matter the time of day! Greenwood baptist church has unveiled the addition to a food pantry...

Savannah Kingsley Launches Vibrant New Cosmetic Line for Summer

Monday, January 6 by Lauren McKinzie

Tired of the same old make up products? Looking for something new and exciting? Well, there's a new cosmetic line coming that will feature bright colors, shimmer pigments, and full coverage foundations. Savannah Kingsley, pop icon and hit recording artist, has officially announced her cosmetic...

Amber Alert: Missing 6-Year-Old Lucas Harper

Saturday, January 4 by Lauren McKinzie

AMBER ALERT ISSUED 1/4/2025 7:00PM Police have issued an amber alert for a missing 6 year old little boy who was abducted from a shopping center mall. Lucas Harper was last seen in the Crestview Mall parking lot wearing a stripped green shirt with tan...

Foxwood Resident Wins Billion Dollar Lottery Jackpot

Friday, January 3 by Lauren McKinzie

Do you wish you had brought that lottery ticket whenever you filled your vehicle last week? One lucky person in Foxwood is now a whole lot richer!! The winning billion dollar ticket was purchased from a gas station, talk about the ultimate late night...

Grammy Winner Dwayne Green Funds New Community Center to Curb Youth Crime

Thursday, January 2 by Lauren McKinzie

Have you driven by the huge mounds of dirt and rocks off Lakeview drive lately and wondered what is going on?! Well, you'll be thrilled to know that our community is receiving a new community center! Mayor Jason Ray hopes with the addition to...