SUMMARY: Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, were arrested for attempting to carjack a reserve deputy in Hinds County at a gas station. The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, involved gunfire exchanged between the suspects and the deputy, resulting in a bystander being injured by a stray bullet and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects had arrived in a stolen Kia SUV, and one attempted to enter the deputy’s vehicle. Following the incident, the suspects fled but returned to shoot at the deputy again. Warrants have been issued for two other individuals involved, and the investigation is ongoing.

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SUMMARY: The National Weather Service confirmed 27 tornadoes hit Mississippi on December 28, causing widespread damage. Over 300 homes and 14 businesses were affected across multiple counties, including Adams, Amite, and Harrison. The storms also caused power outages, impacting thousands, with over 1,200 customers still without power as of Thursday. Two fatalities and 10 injuries were reported, with victims in Adams and Lowndes counties. MEMA continues to assess damage, which includes homes, farms, and businesses. The severe weather’s toll includes extensive property damage and ongoing recovery efforts, particularly in southwestern Mississippi, with Wilkinson County hardest hit.

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SUMMARY: Two Mississippians, 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux and 25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio, were killed in a tragic truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which left 15 dead and at least 30 injured. Dedeaux, an aspiring nurse, had sneaked out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, while Tenedorio worked as an audiovisual technician and was remembered for his joyful spirit. Mississippi’s Governor Tate Reeves confirmed their deaths and expressed condolences on social media. The attacker, identified as an ISIS-affiliated U.S. Army veteran, acted alone during the incident on Bourbon Street.

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