Madison Co Schools employee arrested for child exploitation and sexual battery
A Madison County Schools employee has been arrested for child exploitation and sexual battery. Jackson Police arrested 30-year-old Raphael McDonald on December 28. He is currently employed with Madison County Schools but the charges stem from incidents that occurred in the city of Jackson where he resides. More on this story as investigations unfold.
Biloxi man fatally shot after forcing entry into ex’s apartment
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Biloxi Police Department received a 911 call from an apartment complex located in the 200 block of McDonnell Avenue. The 911 caller reported hearing a gunshot and observing an unresponsive male on the ground outside of an apartment building. Biloxi Police and Fire personnel responded […]
Trooper involved in shooting after chase in Wilkinson County
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Wilkinson County. According to MHP Spokesman Criss Turnipseed, the officer involved was a trooper. Turnipseed said there’s no further information he can release immediately, but that more will be forthcoming as it is available. Sources say the shooting happened after a pursuit that ended near 3rd Street South […]
Suspects in shootings of two Canton men charged as adults, denied bond
Three suspects arrested by police in a string of shootings in Canton Tuesday were given no bond before a Madison County judge on Thursday. Sheriff Randy Tucker said Alphonso Ray, 20; Jamarion Mitchell, 17; and Gaddis McCullough, 14, are all from Yazoo City. Today in court, their charges were made public as they are all […]
MDWFP: Warren County buck found positive for Chronic Wasting Disease
RELEASE: MDWFP The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks received test results indicating a mature buck collected in Warren County was positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The buck was reported to MDWFP in mid-December as potentially diseased given its drastically emaciated and lethargic condition. It was found approximately four miles north of Vicksburg and 4.5 […]
MEMA releases statistics of 24 severe weather events and other emergency responses
RELEASE: The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is proud to share the work we’ve done in service to Mississippians in 2021. The four tenants of emergency management are Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Our agency not only responds during disasters but we plan, train and help rebuild more resilient structures […]
Off-duty Kosciusko officer frees 3-month old from locked vehicle
An off-duty Kosciusko police officer is being recognized for going above and beyond when a woman accidentally locked her child in a car. According to a post from Kosciusko Police Departmnt, Lt. Jerry Erving was off-duty when it came to his attention that a mother had accidentally left her 3-month-old child inside a locked vehicle […]
Authorities: Rival gangs causing violence not only in Canton, but spilling over
Canton Chief Otha Brown knew the first victim of Tuesday’s shootings in Canton well. Brown says he watched Jamal Porter play basketball for Canton High School. After Porter was ambushed and shot to death in the Kingston Place Subdivision as he sat in his blue Dodge Charger in the early afternoon on Tuesday, three other […]
Thursday Weather: lingering rain, warm
Some rain and scattered storms may still be lingering through the first part of our day. Temperatures will remain warm today, with highs in the upper 70s. Tonight there is a chance for showers. Temperatures will lower to 60s. More rain is expected this weekend with possibly severe storms Saturday.
JPD investigates late night homicide
Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 12:15am in the 700 block of W. Silas Brown. A 49 year old male was shot multiple times and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. This investigation is still underway.