Former Jackson Public School Band Volunteer Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography
A Jackson man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for production of child pornography involving minors he met through volunteering with various Jackson Public School bands, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi. According to court documents, Jerrell […]
Missing Jackson man’s remains identified by private DNA company
In August 2020, a utility maintenance worker found the fully-clothed skeletal remains of an unknown man in an area behind Holmes Avenue in Jackson. The man was wearing a dark colored jacket, khaki pants, and white Jordan tennis shoes. He was lying face down in the woods when he was found. At the time, Hinds […]
Warren County man found dead after Vicksburg motorcycle accident
Warren County resident Steve Strong was found dead after a motorcycle crash in Vicksburg on Tuesday. Strong’s son, Jamie Strong, contacted Warren County Sheriff’s Office after his dad went missing on Sunday. Jamie tried contacting his father on his phone, which was still on but did not ever receive a response. Warren County Fire Coordinator […]
Lucedale man killed in crash with log truck
A man is dead after a crash on Highway 26 in George County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, it happened Thursday around 6:23 a.m. when a 1995 GMC Sierra driven by Cody Allen Rogers, 21, of Lucedale, was traveling west on Highway 26. A Western Star log truck was traveling east at the same […]
David Morrow to take over as Rankin County Judge after Kent McDaniel’s retirement
On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment of David Morrow to County Court Judge for Rankin County Post 1. Morrow takes the bench after Judge Kent McDaniel recently announced his retirement effective Friday. “David’s extensive legal experience and dedication to public service make him well-qualified to work on behalf of Rankin County residents,” said […]
Child shot at Newton Elementary School
A child was shot at Newton Elementary Thursday afternoon. According to Newscenter 11, Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington confirmed the shooting. Sheriff Pennington says the child was airlifted to a trauma center in Jackson. Pennington was not able to confirm any other details because it’s not his department’s investigation, but stressed this is NOT an […]
Baby killed in first of 2 wrecks on Highway 18 in Hinds County Thursday morning
A baby was killed in a crash on Highway 18 in Hinds County Thursday morning according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The wreck happened around 9:30 a.m. on Highway 18 near Pentecostal Drive. Three others were taken to the hospital with injuries after a second accident was caused when a woman swerved to avoid the […]
Felony drug charges for Lee County woman after traffic stop
A Fulton woman was arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop Wednesday. According to a release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Samantha Elizabeth Spencer, 25, was pulled over by a deputy on County Road 931 in the Auburn Community Wednesday. Upon searching the vehicle, Spencer was found to be in possession of […]
Lee County man arrested on felony meth charges
A Lee County man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop Wednesday. According to a release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Cory Daniel Akins, age unknown, was stopped by a deputy on Maple Road and County Road 1205 in Nettleton Wednesday. Upon searching the vehicle, Akins was found to be in possession […]
Hinds Co Supervisor David Archie arrested in special meeting
Hinds County Supervisor David Archie was arrested during a special meeting Thursday morning. The meeting was being held to replace Archie as Vice President of the board after he was voted out of the position on Wednesday. According to WLBT, Interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler said Archie became disruptive and used foul language in the middle […]