According to HPD spokesperson Ryan Moore, wanted fugitive, Sternell Johnson, also known as “KayNine,” 24, was arrested after a traffic stop near Oliver and Mable Street around 6:45 p.m.
Nine students that were in contact with the positive student are currently in quarantine for 14-days. One of those students has also tested positive for COVID-19.
Four deaths were reported out of the Pine Belt as Covington, Forrest, Greene and Marion counties each report one death. Three deaths were reported from Jones County between the dates of July 26 and August 6.
In a Facebook post, Creel spoke about being diagnosed with the coronavirus Friday and what he is doing to keep his family safe, as well as the recovery process.
Libertarian Nominee for the United States presidential race Dr. Jo Jorgensen’s campaign will be leading a protest convoy through Jackson and Hattiesburg Saturday.
United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) announced the awarding of more than $3.5 million to 10 Mississippi universities and community colleges for student support services Thursday.
According to Commander Don Hopkins of the Waynesboro Police Department, the MS Crime Lab Odontologist confirmed that the remains belong to 47-year-old Kimberly Nanette Holifield, of Waynesboro, based off of dental records.
Fire departments from both Jones and Jasper counties responded to the fire sometime after 3:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about a single wide mobile home being on fire.
Lt. Col. Annie Lee, of Hattiesburg, is taking up command of the 106th Brigade Support Battalion, headquartered in Hattiesburg, from Lt. Col. William Wally, of Brandon, during the ceremony.
Five deaths were reported from the Pine Belt with Forrest County recording two deaths, while each Covington, Jasper and Jones counties report one. Lamar County has a reported death as well, as it happened between the dates of July 10 and July 27.
The North Lamar Water Association issued the notice Wednesday for their customers who live from the intersection of Old Highway 11/Richburg Road to the intersection of Richburg Road/Oak Haven Road and all roads next to it.
The city made the announcement that a Hattiesburg Policed Department employee and a Hattiesburg Fire Department employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Mississippi 30 Day Fund was founded by Marie and Brian Sanderson to provide financial support to the state’s small businesses struggling due to COVID-19.
FGH was awarded the 2020 Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus Receiving Quality Achievement Award for putting together quality improvement measures made by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
The grant, a U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program grant, supplies JCSD with $34,027 to use to buy Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment.
