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2 days ago
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Missing Georgia man found in Mississippi
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A missing Georgia man was located in Jones County, Mississippi. Deputies said an off-duty law enforcement officer reported a man was driving erratically on Highway 29 North near the intersection of North Ridge Road on Saturday, June 7. Other law enforcement officers responded to the area and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Jones County trespassing arrest leads to rescue of cats According to investigators, the driver, 75-year-old Ira Thomas Lee, of Donalsonville, Georgia, was very confused and unsure where he was. A deputy was able to locate a name and phone number of a relative of Lee and phoned the individual. The relative said Lee had been missing since noon on Friday, June 6. Lee was transported to South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) in Laurel for treatment and to await his family's arrival. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Jones County issues safety tips amid wheat harvest season
JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jones County Fire Marshal's Office offers guidance on wheat harvest season. In a Facebook post, Jones County Emergency Services wrote 'Wheat harvest season is upon us again, and with that comes frequent controlled burns of the wheat stubble. Please do not call 911 to report smoke or fire from agricultural field burns—unless you see signs of danger.' They added 'during this time of year, farmers in our area may be conducting controlled burns to clear wheat stubble after harvest. This is a legal and common agricultural practice that helps prepare fields for the next planting season.' JCES on when to call 911: You see flames spreading rapidly and unsupervised Structures, roads, or people are in immediate danger You do not see any signs of supervision nearby (e.g., no farm equipment or firebreaks) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
