Stork Support Classes at OCH

December 28, 2012

Stork Support Classes at OCH Now is the time for expectant parents to sign up for childbirth classes in January at OCH Regional Medical Center.   Prepared childbirth classes provide helpful information about prenatal care, relaxation techniques, labor and delivery, postpartum care and many other aspects of childbirth.  A certified childbirth educator leads the...

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Damages reported from Christmas severe weather event

December 26, 2012

PEARL ­ Gov. Phil Bryant declared a State of Emergency today for the severe weather system that affected parts of the state today. The State of Emergency allows state resources to be used throughout the impacted areas to assist local governments as they respond to this disaster. MEMA Area Coordinators have deployed to the...

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GOV. BRYANT DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES AFFECTED BY SEVERE WEATHER

December 26, 2012

GOV. BRYANT DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES AFFECTED BY SEVERE WEATHER Gov. Phil Bryant declared a State of Emergency for several Mississippi counties after severe storms moved through the state today.   “Deborah and I extend our thoughts and prayers to all of those who were affected by the storms today,” Gov....

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Severe weather potential at Christmas

December 24, 2012

Severe weather potential at Christmas The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the threat of strong early winter storm system forecast to move through the state on Christmas day.   According to the National Weather Service, some isolated storms could develop as early as tonight, but the best threat for severe weather will be...

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Natchez resident arrested for false pretense regarding cemetery purchases

December 20, 2012

Natchez resident arrested for false pretense regarding cemetery purchases A Natchez resident has been arrested for false pretense involving several alleged victims and their cemetery purchases, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.   Dwight Gibson, 45, of Natchez, was arraigned in Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday on five counts of false pretense involving five...

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Arkansas resident arrested for false pretense in Sunflower County

December 20, 2012

Arkansas resident arrested for false pretense in Sunflower County An Arkansas man has been arrested for false pretense in Sunflower County, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.   Seth Bradshaw, 35, of Pigott, Arkansas and formerly of Sunflower County, has been arrested following indictment by a Sunflower County Grand Jury on three counts of...

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MEMA Monitoring Severe Weather Potential for Late Wednesday, Early Thursday

December 19, 2012

MEMA Monitoring Severe Weather Potential for Late Wednesday, Early Thursday PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges residents to pay close attention to a storm system which will move through the state late tonight and early tomorrow morning bringing the threat of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and even tornadoes.   The latest National...

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MBI Charges Trio with Capital Murder

December 19, 2012

MBI Charges Trio with Capital Murder Agents from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) have charged three Prentiss men with capital murder following a weekend homicide in Jefferson Davis County.            Shortly after midnight Saturday, December 15th, MBI agents were contacted by officials of the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department regarding an incident at the...

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Mayor of Southaven Indicted, Arrested

December 18, 2012

Mayor of Southaven Indicted, Arrested Mayor of Southaven Indicted, Arrested Southaven Mayor Greg Davis Indicted on 3 Counts: Embezzlement, False Pretense & Making Fraudulent Statements State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Southaven Mayor Greg Davis has been indicted on one count each of embezzlement, false pretense and making fraudulent statements.  The Auditor’s investigation...

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