The stillness of a balmy summer evening in Meridian’s Highland Park was cut by the sounds of gunfire. Police arrived at the scene to find a woman and five-year-old child with gunshot wounds. The woman was struck in the head while the child was struck in the hand. Both...
Month: July 2021
License suspension and reinstatement in Mississippi
A driver can have his or her license suspended for failing to follow road rules, for DUI convictions, for reckless driving and other traffic violations. Suspensions Driving under the influence (DUI) violations can result in a driver's license suspension for 90 days....
What is a quiet title action?
Purchasing property is a momentous occasion. However, the celebratory mood can quickly sour if someone else claims title to the property. Images of legal bills and court battles may inundate your mind. However, before you start panicking, many title disputes are...
Pickup driver seriously injured in head-on crash with log truck
When an accident involves a small and a large vehicle, the consequences are often more worrisome for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Once such incident recently played out near Meridian when a pickup truck collided head-on with a log truck at the intersection of...
Study suggests size of trucks increases danger of truck accidents
In Mississippi and across the United States, pickup trucks are rising in popularity. This is for business purposes and because people like the aesthetic of these vehicles. Advancements are meant to improve efficiency and safety. However, there are risks to people who...
Local educator arrested for DUI at safety checkpoint
In Meridian and across Mississippi, people who are arrested for a legal violation can obviously face criminal charges and the problems that accompany it. For many, this can also have professional ramifications. If the person is a in a prominent position in the...