Mississippi News

Vicksburg issues ultimatum for nightclub after shooting

Published

12 months ago

July 11, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2023-07-11 13:36:33

SUMMARY: The City of Vicksburg has given The Mulberry Vicksburg and Jacques' nightclub 10 days to create a public safety and security plan or face a court case. The city's legal department and Police Chief Penny Jones will be involved in this process. If taken to court, the city would seek a temporary injunction to prevent the bar from operating until a hearing for a permanent injunction. The decision comes after over 100 shots were fired in the businesses' parking lot on July 5. The Mulberry leases space to Jacques'.

The post Vicksburg issues ultimatum for nightclub after shooting appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Post Views: 380

Related Topics:city comes decision Featured Mississippi News News Police process space

Up Next

UMMC makes upgrades to Alert U

Don't Miss

Commission to review Entergy’s response to June storms

Mississippi News

Smith County man charged in murder-for-hire plot

Published

57 mins ago

July 4, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-04 09:43:49

SUMMARY: A Smith County man, Randall Hutchinson, was arrested on June 23 for a murder-for-hire plot. Sheriff Joel Houston stated Hutchinson attempted to flee town and had contracted an individual to kill two Smith County residents for $12,000, supplying them with a firearm, gloves, and ammunition. Swift actions by investigators prevented the potentially tragic outcome. Hutchinson faces two felony charges for attempted murder and his bond is set at $100,000. The sheriff assured there is no ongoing threat to public safety, and the case is now with the District Attorney's Office for prosecution. The investigation is still ongoing.

Read the full article

The post Smith County man charged in murder-for-hire plot appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Post Views: 9

Mississippi News

One arrested, one wanted for fatal North Jackson shooting

Published

3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-04 07:57:34

SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, a 19-year-old named Cameron Lee has been arrested by the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and charged with murder following a homicide in North Jackson. Police are also searching for another suspect, 19-year-old Martraviois Douglas, known as 55.6 Snupe, in connection to the same shooting as well as a separate murder case. The victim, Roitavious Greenfield, was shot multiple times on Lake Trace Circle and pronounced dead at a hospital. Anyone with information is urged to contact JPD or Crime Stoppers.

Read the full article

The post One arrested, one wanted for fatal North Jackson shooting appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Post Views: 11

Mississippi News

Hot 4th of July with some scattered PM storms – Home – WCBI TV

Published

6 hours ago

July 4, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-07-04 04:39:37

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi is experiencing dangerous heat indices, with temperatures expected to reach the middle 90s and heat indices ranging from 105 to 115 degrees. Heat advisories and warnings are in place. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected during peak heating hours on the 4th of July, clearing by evening. Higher rain chances are predicted for Friday as a front approaches, bringing scattered to numerous afternoon showers and storms. The weekend looks mostly dry with drier air reducing humidity. Next week will see highs in the lower 90s and a 30-40% chance for afternoon storms, with potential moisture from Beryl.

Read the full article

The post Hot 4th of July with some scattered PM storms – Home – WCBI TV appeared first on www.wcbi.com

Post Views: 16