Avery Hilliard

1 week ago | wtva.com | Avery Hilliard

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Longtime visitors to The Mall at Barnes Crossing will see a familiar face as he continues to raise money for the local military veteran community. Scott Burns, the founder and CEO of 7 Days for the Troops, is currently camped out at the mall's food court. He'll remain there for seven days. He does this each year as a fundraising effort. One such benefactor is James "Preacher" Smith, a World War II veteran in Holly Springs. Smith served under Gen.

1 week ago | wtva.com | Avery Hilliard

MYRTLE, Miss. (WTVA) - A deadly car accident in Union County claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl. Union County Coroner Pam Boman identified the victim as Addilynn Robbins. She said the crash happened on Sunday night on County Road 51. Robbins died at the scene of the crash. Medics airlifted two adults to a hospital. Download WTVA's news, weather and TV apps to receive alerts, watch LIVE newscasts and more. Sign up to receive email alerts for breaking news, weather and more.

1 week ago | wtva.com | Avery Hilliard

UNION COUNTY, Miss (WTVA) - A deadly accident in Union County has claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl. Union County Coroner Pam Boman confirmed that the crash happened Sunday night around 7:40 p.m. on County Road 51. 12-year-old Addilynn Robbins was pronounced dead at the scene. Two adults involved in the accident were airlifted from the scene. The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash. Stay with WTVA 9 News for updates on this developing story.

2 weeks ago | wtva.com | Avery Hilliard

PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) - Someone stole merchandise from a Tractor Supply store in Pontotoc. The theft happened on June 4 at the store on Highway 15 North. Pontotoc Police released surveillance images of the possible suspect and his vehicle. Anyone with information about the man should call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at 1-800-773-8477 or use the P3 Tips app. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for a tip that leads to an arrest.

2 weeks ago | wtva.com | Avery Hilliard

PONTOTOC, Miss (WTVA) - Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Pontotoc Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft at a local business. Police say on June 4, a suspect entered the Tractor Supply Company in Pontotoc and left the store with a large quantity of merchandise without paying.