12-year-old fatally shot in Jackson drive-by Thursday afternoon
“12-year-old shot and killed this afternoon. HINDS COUNTY is not safe!” tweeted Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones earlier today. Adrian McDouglas, 12, and Onterrio McDouglas, 16, were walking in the 1900 block of Ventura Drive around 1:15 pm Thursday when a black Toyota Avalon pulled up beside them and the occupant(s) opened fire. Adrian was […]
Former Parchman Deputy Warden pleads guilty to civil rights violations
Melvin Hilson, 49, a former deputy warden at the Mississippi State Penitentiary, which is also known as Parchman, pleaded guilty today to violating an inmate’s civil rights in 2016. In June 2021, Hilson was charged with violating the inmate’s civil rights by repeatedly striking him and knocking him to the ground, which resulted in the […]
North MS Narcotics Unit, Tupelo PD recover drugs and guns during warrant
A Tupelo man was arrested on felony drug charges Wednesday, according to Tupelo Police Department. Police say North MS Narcotics Unit and the Tupelo Police Department served a search warrant at 679 Albany Street. During a search of the residence, agents discovered several ounces of cocaine, as well as a felony amount of marijuana and […]
Tupelo man arrested in shooting case
Last Thursday at around 3:45 pm Tupelo Police were notified of a possible shooting at the Hilldale Apartments. Officers located witness who had heard the shots as well as shell casings, bullet fragments and a van with bullet holes in it. Neither a suspect or victim was located initially and no one has been located […]
Lee County Deputies arrest alleged meth-carrying woman on MDOC warrant
Deputies in Lee County have arrested a woman on an MDOC warrant, and she was then allegedly found to be carrying meth. On Tuesday the Lee County Sheriff’s Department was conducting a safety checkpoint on CR 1389 in the Saltillo area. Lecia Ann Wood came through the safety checkpoint and had a suspended driver’s license. […]
Mantachie man arrested for felony DUI
A Tupelo driver has been arrested on felony DUI charges. On Saturday, Tupelo Police were notified of a possible drunk driver in the area of East Main and Eason. Officers located the Ford F150 and conducted a traffic stop for careless driving. The driver, John E. Ward, 48, of Mantachie, was arrested for traffic offenses […]
Walmart gives Mississippi Center for Justice $400K to help black farmers
Walmart has awarded the Mississippi Center for Justice a $400,000 grant to help black farmers and landowners. The grant comes through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity to support the organization’s heirs’ property project, which helps Black farmers and families keep, protect and utilize their land. Heirs’ property is the leading cause of land loss […]
State Auditor hits former DHS Deputy Director with $3.6M civil demand
State Auditor Shad White’s office has served Jacob Black, the former Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, with a $3.6 million civil demand. The demand, which totals $3,648,557.60, requires Black to repay misspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or welfare, money. Black was served with this demand based on audit findings from the […]
Adams County Sheriff’s Dept arrest three, shut down “bold” Natchez crack house
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group executed a search warrant early Wednesday at 503 North Rankin St. in the City of Natchez. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said his deputies have been investigating the residence for some time due to the number of complaints of drug activity. ACSO deputies arrested Jason Fulton, 43, […]
Thursday Weather: Clear skies ahead
A drier breeze brings in a cold front this morning, and we’ll see rain and storm potential come to an end. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to lower 80s. Expect mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures tonight with lows falling into the upper 50s over much of the area. ************* Darkhorse Weather […]