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Sheriff Danny Rigel Told Victim's Family Andrew David Cook Charges Should Be Upgraded to Attempted Murder

Lamar County Sheriff Offices tells victim's family they are 100% sure Andrew David Cook killed Donivan Barnes based on the evidence.

Oak Grove School Teacher Dr. Kimberly Walker Yawn. Source: Online content. HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News)- In a new audio recording, for the first time, we are hearing Lamar County Sheriff's Office actually says that then 23 year old white male suspect Andrew David Cook's mom, Dr. Kimberly Walker Yawn, "admitted to her part" in the killing of Donivan Barnes, a 26 year old African American man that was killed on Friday, October 6, 2023. Despite the Lamar County Sheriff's Office

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Donivan Barnes family has released a lot of evidence including audio recordings that are damning to both the State of Mississippi, Lamar County District Attorney's Office and Lamar County Sheriff's Office in an effort to prove Donivan's case has been corrupted from the very beginning of the investigation. The family is alleging that there is a coverup and conspiracy with Donivan's case. To prove it, there're releasing a lot of evidence includin

Pearl River Community College Wins Season Opener

A man was struck by a train in the Palmer’s Crossings Community.

LAUREL, Miss (THN News)- There were intense moments during a special called budget meeting today as Ward 7 Councilwoman Marian Allen...

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News)- Bad weather tonight as showers and thunderstorm come into the area. Expect showers and thunderstorms all...