Man sentenced to 25 years for sexual battery of girlfriend’s daughter
A Metro area man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sexual battery of his longtime girlfriend’s child. John Anthony Gardner, 42, was sentenced after a two day trial in Madison Circuit Court. All time will have to be served day for day without the chance or early release or parole. Gardner will […]
Auditor Arrests Former Rankin County Deputy Tax Collector for Embezzlement
Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Tiffany Loftin, a former deputy tax collector in Rankin County. She was indicted for embezzlement by a local grand jury. An $11,519.73 demand letter – including interest and investigative expenses – was presented to her upon arrest. Loftin is accused of embezzling […]
Oktibbeha County authorities seek 2 Starkville men on felony charges
Two Starkville men are wanted in an incident last week in Oktibbeha County. The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department posted on Facebook Thursday that they’re searching for two individuals wanted in connection with an October 28th incident on County Lake Road. Ian Bradford, 18, of Starkville, and Marquez Williams, 21, of Starkville, are wanted on charges […]
1 dead, 2 injured after Wednesday night drive-by shooting in Jackson
A drive-by shooting late Wednesday night on Curtis Street has left one dead and others injured. WLBT reports that a 31-year-old man, a 27-year-old woman, and another woman were shot. Deputy Chief Deric Hearn said the man and 27-year-old woman were in the same vehicle waiting on another person when someone drove by and shot […]
Yazoo City man pleads guilty to killing five people
According to the Associated Press, a Yazoo City man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to shooting five people to death — one in 2016 and four in 2017. Court records show Bridell Barber, 32, pleaded guilty Wednesday to capital murder. Judge Barry Ford sentenced him in Yazoo County […]
NLBRA Jr. Princess Coordinates Book Drive for Children’s of Mississippi Hospital
The holiday season is a time for giving. And the National Little Britches Rodeo Association (NLBRA) Junior Princess, Zoë Morgan, is a well ahead of schedule. Zoë and her royalty colleagues have spent the last two months working hard to coordinate a book drive for children in their local children’s hospitals. Zoë has single-handedly raised […]
Madison loan officer pleads guilty to federal embezzlement charges
A Madison loan officer has pleaded guilty to federal embezzlement charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. According to court documents, Thomas King Robb, Jr., 37, used his position as a loan officer at a bank to approve fraudulent loans, and used the proceeds from those loans for his own benefit. Robb created false documents […]
Jones County authorities investigate stolen utility trailer
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is seeking whoever is responsible for stealing an 18′ utility trailer overnight from Professional Automotive located at #92 Eastview Drive. Surveillance camera images from the business show a dark colored Tahoe that was involved in the theft. Anyone with information on the identity of the person or people responsible for […]
Forrest County dive team updates certifications
The Forrest County Dive Team has upgraded their certification, according to a release from Sheriff Charlie Sims’ office. Sheriff Sims coordinated an effort to update the dive team on the latest Public Safety Diver qualifications in a certification class taught by Deputy Carlton Sims (no relation). “This is an exercise to teach these deputies skills […]
Pascagoula authorities search for runaway sisters
The Pascagoula Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two missing sisters. Layna Perryman, 14, and Lyric Perryman, 15, have been missing since Halloween, officials said, and are believed to be runaways. The girls are believed to be in the Gautier and Escatawpa area. If you have any information on the location […]