Pike County man wanted in Thursday shooting
A man is fighting for his life after being shot in the neck Thursday, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 1000 block of North Live Oak Street in McComb for a shooting and found the victim, whose name has not yet been released. The victim was later airlifted to […]
Copiah County crash claims life of Wesson teen
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a Copiah County teen over the weekend. Troopers say on Saturday around 1:45, a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling north on Highway 27 near Mitchell Road when the driver lost control and the vehicle flipped. Three people were ejected in the impact. Nicholas Derouen, 17, […]
JPD investigating body found Thursday in Jackson
Police are investigating a body found in Jackson today. Deputy Chief Deric Hearn told reporters the unidentified and badly-decomposed body was found on East Elton Road. The coroner’s office says it will take scientific methods such as DNA, dental records, or fingerprints to identify the person. Police say more information will be available as the […]
“Stepping Up To Serve” – JPD Police Athletic League (PAL Program) Uses Basketball to Mentor Jackson Youth
“STEPPING UP TO SERVE” IS A MISSISIPPI-BASED INITIATIVE TO SHOWCASE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO GIVE BACK. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ “Stepping Up To Serve” – JPD Police Athletic League (PAL Program) Uses Basketball to Mentor Jackson Youth (Video can be found at end of this […]
Hattiesburg police seek women caught on camera in shoplifting investigation
Hattiesburg Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals believed to be involved in an ongoing shoplifting investigation. The females pictured allegedly stole a 65-inch television from Dirt Cheap on Oct. 9, 2021. If you have any information on the incident, or can identify the individuals, please contact Hattiesburg Police or Metro […]
Paramedics, deputy injured in transport after fatal shooting in Waveland
A shooting in Waveland left one dead and one injured, while a Hancock County deputy and an American Medical Response crew were injured in a collision while transporting the shooting victims to the hospital, the Sea Coast Echo reports. Police Chief Mike Prendergast said Thursday in a release that Waveland officers were sent to Hargett […]
Hattiesburg man arrested on charges connected to building renovations
A Hattiesburg man has been arrested by the Forrest County Sheriff’s Department on two charges connected to a building renovation. William Patrick Wood, 41, was arrested Thursday morning on a warrant from Justice Court for false pretense and grand larceny. Investigators want anyone who has information related to this crime or others that Wood may […]
Man allegedly shot in head over free scrap metal in Perry County
Yesterday afternoon, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and the Beaumont Police Department responded to a shooting at Greer’s Market in Beaumont. When police arrived on the scene, they found Noah Fairley with a gunshot wound to the head. He was still responsive and was later transported to Forrest General Hospital. The alleged shooter, Gary Hinton, […]
USM installs new air quality sensor to aid in NASA initiative
An innovative, high-tech sensor recently installed at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will allow anyone in the Hattiesburg area with Internet access to check particulate matter in the air. USM is one of only three sites in the state to install the PurpleAir sensor being used as part of an air quality initiative with […]
Thursday Weather: 80’s, Mix of clouds and sun
Today we will see partly sunny skies with some cloud coverage here and there. High temperatures max out in the 80s later this afternoon, with overnight lows falling to the 50s/60s. ************* Darkhorse Weather is brought to you by Complete Exteriors. Specializing in roofing and gutter replacement and repairs, Complete Exteriors is dedicated to bringing […]