Nov 19, 2009 | WLBT-TV Jackson
Murder suspect strikes deal to avoid death penalty
A murder suspect in Copiah County made a deal to avoid the death penalty. 29-year-old Arther Lestrick was found guilty of capital murder in connection with a February shooting at a Gallman Stuckey's. But during the sentencing phase, he pleaded guilty in a plea deal and received life in prison without parole.
Tal McNeill of Gallman has been promoted to senior vice president, group creative director.
4th man arrested in Co-Lin gang rape
A fourth arrest has been made in the alleged rape of a student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
Several member of the Konway Kickers Clogging team attended the workshop and competition of The Mississippi Extravaganza recently held in Gallman, Miss., winning several awards; Best Original Costume, Best Musical Production and Grand Champion, to a oeHe Saida , by the Gospel Artists, a oeGold Citya .
Parish schools continue drills
Huntington School is getting in final preparations before competing in the Copiah Jamboree in Gallman, Ms.
Fire Destroys Home; Family Makes It Out OK
Fire investigators are looking into what caused an early-morning house fire in Copiah County.
Fire Destroys Home; Family Makes It Out OK
Fire investigators are looking into what caused an early-morning house fire in Copiah County.
Fire Destroys Home; Family Makes It Out OK
Fire investigators are looking into what caused an early-morning house fire in Copiah County.
2 Die In Copiah County Plane Crash
A small plane has crashed at the Copiah County airport. The county coroner confirms that two men died in the crash.