Sheriff-elect Tyree Jones on Hinds County: Crime fighting, trust, transparency, loyalty
Editors note: This story was originally written on September 7. Tyree Jones has been unofficially elected sheriff of Hinds County in a runoff against Marshand Crisler on November 23. With 98% reporting, Jones carried 60% of the vote was 14,416 to Crisler‘s 9487. It was something Captain Tyree Jones and Sheriff Lee Vance had […]
Vancleave man allegedly sells stolen trailers on Facebook
A Vancleave man is jailed on grand larceny charges after allegedly selling stolen utility trailers on Facebook Marketplace. Sheriff Mike Ezell says two trailers were stolen within the last two weeks from construction sites in the St. Martin community. The first one was recovered the next day after investigators determined it was sold on Facebook. […]
MHP Thanksgiving enforcement period begins Wednesday at 6 a.m.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Enforcement Period on Wednesday at 6:00 a.m., and conclude Sunday at midnight. “MHP will emphasize traffic enforcement throughout the Thanksgiving Travel Period to reduce unsafe driving behavior, which leads to crashes and deaths on Mississippi roadways. Our mission is to offer our assistance and […]
“Bangman” wanted in connection with drive-by, homicide in South Mississippi
Police on the coast are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for questioning in a November homicide and wanted as a suspect in an April drive-by shooting. Jermaine Rashaod Mayers, aka “Bang” or “Bangman” is wanted for questioning in the death of Jacoby Bolton in Wiggins. He is also a suspect in […]
Reservoir Spillway fishing, recreation requires permit as of one week from today
By December 1, you’re going to need a permit to fish, picnic or play at the Spillway on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Anyone ages 16 or over will need the permit, which officials say is to cut down on littering and vandalism. “We hate it has come to this, but we have to create some […]
Pascagoula PD swears in Officer Grinch just in time for the holidays
Pascagoula recently announced the addition of their newest rookie, Officer Goula Grinch. Officials said in a statement on Facebook that Officer Grinch’s extensive record of holiday meanness has been expunged, and now, thanks to his change of heart, he has become part of the police force. According to the Pascagoula PD, Officer Grinch found the […]
Hattiesburg Zoo partners with USM students on exhibit presentations
By: Jaime Stigall, USM University of Southern Mississippi students are getting a unique opportunity to put their teaching to the test and learn about science in its many forms this fall. Through a partnership with Hattiesburg Zoo, Dr. Maria Wallace’s science education students have been serving as zoo docents throughout the semester, interacting and educating […]
Jones County man arrested on molestation charges
A Jones County man has been arrested on child molestation charges. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Jerry Tolbert, 70, was arrested on one count of molesting – touching a child for lustful purposes after a family member brought forward accusations that he had touched a teenage female inappropriately. Tolbert is currently being held […]
Ellisville man and his dog killed in fire apparently caused by space heater
An Ellisville man and his bulldog are dead after a fire authorities said was caused by a space heater. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department,the Ellisville Police Department and the Ellisville Fire Departments are investigating the fatal structure fire. Jones County Fire Investigator Sgt. J.D. Carter said the fire was reported at 3:01 a.m. Tuesday. The […]
Jones County mom under arrest after 15-month-old tests positive for meth
A Jones County mom is behind bars after her child tested positive for drugs. According to the sheriff’s department, Lindsey Smith, 26, was arrested after her 15-month-old child was shown to have methamphetamine in his or her system. Smith was charged with felony child abuse, and was taken to the Jones County Adult Detention Center. […]