Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:32:03 GMT
(WMC-TV) - It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage. One Germantown family said it only took one infected tick to change their entire lifestyle – something they have been dealing withMore >>
It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:32:31 GMT
ORLANDO, FL (RNN) – A man with possible ties to a Boston Marathon bombing suspect was shot and killed after the FBI interviewed him early Wednesday. The FBI confirmed a special agent fatally shot a manMore >>
A man killed Wednesday during questioning by the FBI said he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev were accomplices in a 2011 slaying. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:09:37 GMT
Johnny Magee defeated Omeria Scott Tuesday evening in a run-off to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Laurel.Magee, a city councilman, carried 54% with 1,857 votes. Scott a state representativeMore >>
Johnny Magee defeated Omeria Scott Tuesday evening in a run-off to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Laurel.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:40:57 GMT
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration bill on Tuesday that would create a pathway to citizenship for 11.5 million immigrants who are living illegally in the United States."We are truthfullyMore >>
Immigration bill approved on Tuesday has many Hattiesburg residents speaking out. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:21:47 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An Army wife who lost over 100 pounds while her husband was away in Afghanistan surprised the soldier Wednesday when he arrived at Wilmington International Airport. Misty Shaffer,More >>
A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.More >>
MT. PLEASANT ,TX - An East Texas Police Department seizes hundreds of pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop.
Just before 10:55 p.m. Monday, a Mount Pleasant Police Officer observed a 2007 Ford U-Hall Van traveling eastbound on Interstate 30. Canine Officer Juan Hernandez observed defective equipment on the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at mile marker 165 on I-30. During the course of his traffic investigation Officer Hernandez's canine partner VADAR, a canine narcotics detection dog, alerted on the vehicle indicating the detection of drugs. A subsequent search of the vehicle occurred in which 745 pounds or 337 kilograms of marijuana was discovered bundled and hidden in the back of the U-Hall vehicle.
Arrested at the scene were the driver Wilber Pressley 40 years of age from Spring Texas and a passenger Ralph Ross 37 Years of age from Detroit Michigan. Both individuals were transported to the Titus County Sheriff's Office where they were booked into jail for Possession of Marijuana weighing between 50 pounds and 2,000 pounds. Bail for both men was set at $75,000. This offense is a second degree felony punishable between 2-20 years in state prison with up to a $10,000 fine.
Chief Wayne Isbell stated "This is quite a large seizure of marijuana at one time. Unfortunately though, these types of drug seizures and arrests are becoming more common." "I am thankful to have a dedicated team of officers and staff working around the clock in order to make our community safer."
The estimated street value of the seized marijuana is around $525,000.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:25:38 GMT
If you see or even have seen this female German shepherd, named Bandit, please call 601-550-1454 or 601-336-6637. She is wearing a red/orange collar with no id. The dog was last seen around 8 a.m. onMore >>
If you see or even have seen this female German shepherd, named Bandit, please call 601-550-1454 or 601-336-6637.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:20:42 GMT
The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation has halted its tornado relief campaign. USM announced Wednesday that its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns were entering a quiet phaseMore >>
USM announced Wednesday that its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns were entering a quiet phase as the nation focuses its attention on tornado victims in Oklahoma.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:55:25 GMT
The Hattiesburg Sunrise Rotary Club presented a check for $5000 Wednesday to the Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts. The club raised more than $10,000 in their annual Charitable Funds Awards 5-K run. MoreMore >>
The Hattiesburg Sunrise Rotary Club presented a check for $5000 Wednesday to the Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts. The club raised more than $10,000 in their annual Charitable Funds Awards 5-K run. MoreMore >>
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