Former Yalobusha County sheriff, medical employee indicted in separate embezzlement cases
A former sheriff and a hospital employee, both from Yalobusha County, were arrested on indictments from the State Auditor’s office Monday, according to a release. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested former Yalobusha County Sheriff William “Lance” Humphreys and former Yalobusha General Hospital employee Katherine Rotenberry Brown after […]
“FRONT LINES 2.1: Oxford” starts Season 2 by going straight to the horse’s mouth
Season 2 of FRONT LINES will definitely feature everyone’s favorite Rankin/Madison County Interdiction Team, but we’ll also be visiting other jurisdictions to give you a bigger view of what policing looks like around the state in different areas that face different events, incidents, and challenges. Episode 1 brings you Oxford Police Department on the eve […]
JPD: Argument leads to fatal shooting Monday morning
According to WLBT reporting, Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning near Gallatin Street. Nineteen-year-old Eddie Richardson was shot twice and transported to University Medical Center by private vehicle where he later died. A 31-year-old man was also shot once and was transported to a local hospital by private vehicle and […]
Mississippi State Fair to Open Wednesday
A message from the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce: “On behalf of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, I welcome you and your family to the 162nd Mississippi State Fair! We are proud to bring you the Mississippi State Fair, October 6-17, 2021, a 12-day event of magical fun […]
Tupelo Felony Shoplifting Suspect Arrested
On September 30, at approximately 7:00 pm, Tupelo Police Responded to Belks at Barnes Crossing for a felony shoplifting report. Suspect Gary Spraggins, 46, from Columbus, was detained with approximately $4,500 worth of stolen merchandise. On October 1, 2021 Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Weir set bond at $5,000 for Felony Shoplifting.
Monday Morning Fog and Some Afternoon Showers
Areas of fog will impact the region this morning. Some of the fog will be dense, please use caution on the roads. A weak cold front will begin to move through the area today, bringing some drier air behind it. Ahead of the front, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be focused mainly across south and […]