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Mayoral candidate files petition for judicial review in Macon

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Mayoral candidate files petition for judicial review in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon mayoral candidate is crying foul and wants a new election. Citing what she believes are dozens of election violations, Lillian Gillespie files a petition for judicial review. Gillespie lost the mayoral runoff to Freddie Poindexter last month. She filed the paperwork in Noxubee County Circuit Court. In the complaint, Gillespie alleges, among other things, undue influence by her opponents’ supporters, no functioning m…Read Article

Macon Police in search of man wanted for child abuse

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Macon Police in search of man wanted for child abuse

MACON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted for child abuse. The Macon Police Department has a Felony Child Abuse warrant out for Jonathan Sirreece Turner. According to the department, Turner dropped his son off at his sister’s house the night of May 11th. His sister reportedly noticed severe bruising on the child and rushed him to the hospital for treatment. If you know where Jonathan Sirreece…Read Article

Macon police chief enters retirement and reflects on his experience

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Macon police chief enters retirement and reflects on his experience

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – This week is National Police Week. It’s a time to recognize law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and a time to recognize the sacrifice and service of current officers. One officer has worked his way up through the ranks to chief, and now, he’s hanging up his hat. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck always knew he was meant to help people. “I wanted to be a firefighter or a police officer,” Beck…Read Article

Two men arrested for shooting at a car in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A mother and two children are unharmed after her car was shot at. On Sunday, April 13, Macon Police were dispatched to 98 Pulaski Street for a shooting. When Detective Burchfield arrived on the scene, they found three bullet holes in the victim’s black Toyota Camry. The victim told police that two men shot at her, and they were both wearing white muscle shirts with black joggers. After further investigation, a witness in th…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Southern Pines Animal Shelter Rescues 15 Dogs Living In Muddy Pen in Horrific Conditions - Darkhorse Press

In a heartbreaking case of animal neglect, Southern Pines Animal Shelter has stepped in to rescue 15 small dogs found living in squalid conditions in Macon, Mississippi. According to shelter officials, the dogs had been huddled together in a muddy pen for months. Despite repeated efforts from local officers and city officials to secure help, six of the dogs tragically died before aid could arrive. “When the call came in, we couldn’t say no,” So…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Woman indicted in connection with deadly shooting in Noxubee Co.

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss, (WCBI) – A Noxubee County woman has been indicted in connection with a deadly shooting. Ciara Latham has been charged with murder and aggravated assault. A Noxubee County Grand Jury recently returned the indictment. The alleged incidents happened in July 2024. No trial date has been set. Latham was accused of killing Breanna Franklin of Macon. The shooting happened on Pearl Street. Macon police told WCBI a vehicle drove up …Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

An update on Police Chief's home after a fire in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – An electrical issue is behind the fire at a police chief’s home. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck’s home caught fire last week. About 80% of the home was damaged by flames. There was also extensive smoke and water damage. Beck says investigators determined an electrical issue started the blaze. No one was injured in the fire. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: an, ca…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Three teens indicted on a burglary case in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Three Noxubee County teenagers are indicted in a burglary case. 15-year-old’s Jeremy Tramaine Shanklin Jr. and Ladarris Cunningham, along with 16-year-old Ladaylien Boykins, are all charged with armed robbery and burglary of a dwelling. A grand jury recently returned the indictment. The teens were accused of breaking into someone’s home and robbing them at gunpoint in Macon. This incident was reported this past November. No…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County manslaughter trial may have taken 5 years to get to court, but it was over in 2 days. Now, a Noxubee County man will be spending the next 15 years in prison. A Noxubee County jury found Demarcqueis Clark guilty of Manslaughter in the December 2019 shooting death of Jemarcus Taylor. The shooting happened outside the Airport Food Mart in Noxubee County. A jury was picked, and testimony began on Monday, March …Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

What farmer leaders are prioritizing at the United Soybean Board

Phillip Good of Macon, Mississippi is chair of the United Soybean Board. In this featured audio, Dusty Sonnenberg talks with him about the work the organization is doing for the 500,000 farmers contributing to the checkoff, and what kind of return on investment the checkoff is seeing. Searching for efficiencies and trying to get greater return for each dollar invested is the name of the game, says Good. Tune in for the full update.… Continue rea…Macon, Mississippi · Macon Read Article

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