RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Extreme dry conditions are impacting the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The normal level of the Rez is 297.50 feet for the Spring/Fall season. The reservoir currently sits at 297.12 feet above mean sea level, which sits below the target level for this season. Water levels will remain low without rain in [.]
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hundreds of people are expected to hit the water at the Barnett Reservoir on July 4th. Reservoir police want to make sure everyone celebrates safely. One friend group said they helped save a man from nearly drowning over the weekend. "I looked out and saw a dude face-down in the [.]
MADISON Randy Tyler, a retired career law enforcement officer who had signed on part-time with Madison PD seven years ago because he still had a desire to serve his community, was laid to rest here Friday after being shot by a deranged man in a hostage situation last week in Brandon.
With all the warm weather on the way, many of you might be ready to get in the water to cool off. However, before you decide to jump in this water or any this weekend, you need to follow a few safety measures.