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.
Two die in Copiah Co. plane crash
Two people died Tuesday afternoon when their plane crashed in Copiah County. It happened just west of Highway 51 between Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst.
Two people have been killed in a single-engine plane crash in Copiah County. Emergency officials say the crash occured on Lilly Road near Hazlehurst.