Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old in Hattiesburg: Suspect Charged with 1st Degree Murder

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hattiesburg Police, with the assistance of Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, have made an arrest in connection to the fatal shooting that took the life of 15-year-old Jayna Lumzy. A 17-year-old male from Lamar County has been charged with 1st Degree Murder in relation to the incident. The suspect, charged as an adult, is currently held at Forrest County Jail awaiting further legal proceedings. Authorities have indicated that the investigation is still ongoing, …

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Propane Tank Explosion Leaves Three Injured in Hattiesburg Incident

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – A propane tank explosion in Hattiesburg left three individuals injured on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the 6000 block of U.S. Highway 98 around 8:00 p.m. Authorities stated that the explosion was deemed accidental, with a leaking propane tank inside a unit suspected to be the cause after heavy equipment was started within the unit. The precise details leading to the explosion are still under investigation by local police. Following the …

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