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JPD investigates fatal shooting case that 'expanded over a mile at 4 different locations'JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police say an investigation into a fatal shooting is progressing. Quintavious McCray was shot Tuesday evening on North Flag Chapel Road. Detective Tommie Brown said the case has "expanded over a mile at four different locations." McCray was taken to a hospital after he was...

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Mississippi TodayLatest hospital safety grades show big drop for one Jackson hospitalA large Jackson hospital earned a D in hospital safety from a group that measures how well hospitals protect its patients from harm. Mississippi Baptist Medical Center fell from an A in 2021 and 2022 to a D in the spring of this year, according to the Leapfrog Group’s most recent Hospital Safety Grade ratings.

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WJTV 12JPD chief asks for help in solving 2022 murder caseJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade asked for the community’s help to solve a two-year-old murder case. Raven Coleman, 18, was shot and killed at the Ellis Avenue Plaza in 2022. Wade, along with Coleman’s family, asked anyone with information to come forward. In 2022, Latimmis Washington was arrested in connection to […]

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WJTV 12Ex-Pearl officer sentenced for bullying arrestee into licking urine off floorJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Pearl police officer has been sentenced for bullying an arrestee into licking his own urine off the floor. On Wednesday, June 12, a federal judge sentenced Michael Christian Green, 26, to 12 months in prison. He is expected to report to prison on July 26, 2024. Green was also […]

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WJTV 12Family of woman killed in South Jackson two years ago seeks justiceJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The family of a woman, who was killed two years ago in South Jackson, held a balloon release to honor her on Tuesday, June 11. Brianna Winters was shot and killed while sitting inside her vehicle at the Valero gas station on Cooper Road. Despite Jackson police naming a suspect in […]

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WJTV 12Mother of man on trial for killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade arrestedJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The mother of the man who’s on trial for allegedly killing two people near the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Paradein March 2023 was arrested in court. Judge Fay Peterson said the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office told her about several violations during Jordan Cummins’ trial. Peterson said Jenny Lukens, who is Cummins’ […]

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Judge denies bond for suspect accused of killing man at Parham Bridges ParkJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man accused of robbing and killing a man at a popular Northeast Jackson park will remain behind bars at least until his case is presented to a grand jury. On Monday, Hinds County Court Judge Johnnie McDaniels denied bond to Daveon Marquis Lindsey, saying his...

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Police still searching for answers in 2021 murder of man in CantonCANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Canton Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the murder of Jamal Porter. On December 28, 2021, four people were taken into custody after three people were shot and Porter was killed in the shooting that happened in the Kingston Place subdivision. Porter was driving a blue Dodge Charger when he was shot.

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Summer Coming in HOT This WeekendJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Did you like Tuesday’s weather? If so, I have great news! After a pleasant start to our Wednesday morning, more of those mid-80s with low humidity are on the way. Unfortunately, this will be our last day of relatively nice weather. Our warming trend starts...

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State says Jordan Cummins got physical with his gf before fatal shooting happenedJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Opening arguments and witness testimonies were the highlights during day 2 of the trial for Jordan Cummins. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Joshua Spann and Auden Simpkins. The deadly shooting happened near the St. Paddy’s Day Parade...

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Jackson Public School District to host districtwide job fairJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Whether you’re looking to become a teacher, school administrator, cafeteria and custodial worker, or something else, the Jackson Public School District is looking to fill numerous positions in multiple schools. A job fair will be hosted at Kirksey Middle School in North Jackson on Thursday...

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Building catches fire in Jackson Monday eveningJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A fire took place Monday evening around 7 p.m. near the intersection between Rose Street and Capitol Street. An abandoned two-story home is a complete loss as a result of the fire. According to the Jackson Fire Department, the house caught fire before, around 6 months...

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Mississippi TodayOn this day in 1963On this day in 1963, NAACP leader Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi.The post On this day in 1963 appeared first on Mississippi Today.

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City of Canton implementing curfew due to recent gun violenceCANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - In Canton, city leaders have now implemented a curfew to combat ongoing gun violence. Faith-based leaders voicing their concerns… “I’ve never seen crime like it is now,” says one Canton native. City leaders reassured them during a press conference early Tuesday morning.

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WJTV 12Mississippi doctor helps save shark attack victimJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi doctor helped save the life of a teenager who was attacked by a shark in Florida. Dr. Mohammad Ali, an interventional radiologist at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, was enjoying time at Seacrest Beach with his family and friends when 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin was attacked. Ali and other […]

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Accused killer wants bond reconsidered even after indictment in New Hampshire crime spree months agoJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The man indicted for the killing of a woman in Jackson five years ago wants his bond reinstated, more than a year after prosecutors indicted him for a crime spree a thousand miles away. Ryan Christopher Hopkins faces a first-degree murder charge for the killing of...

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The Daily LeaderLog truck 1, poles 0A log truck turning south from West Monticello Street onto South Jackson took down city street signs and a concrete light pole just after noon Tuesday. According to witnesses at the Lincoln County Public Library on the corner of the two streets, the truck never stopped. Police are looking for the vehicle in the property […]The post Log truck 1, poles 0 appeared first on Daily Leader.

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