Madison County man arrested after found inside a homeowner’s car
On Saturday morning around 10:03 AM, a resident of the Cedarmont Subdivision in Madison reported a man who was inside one of their unlocked parked cars at their home. The homeowner told police the man had fled the area. Officers were dispatched to the area and began searching for him. Further investigation revealed that a gun, […]
Madison police search for man who escaped police chase on foot
On Saturday evening, the Madison Police Department received information regarding two vehicles whose occupants had been acting suspiciously in the parking lot of a metro area business. They were then told the vehicles were headed northbound on Interstate 55 into Madison. Officers found the vehicles proceeding northbound on Interstate 55 and attempted to make traffic […]
State Auditor: Homicides cost Mississippi millions, fund police
Mississippi could save lives and money by increasing funding for law enforcement according to a new report released today by State Auditor Shad White. “My office will continue to highlight the cost to taxpayers of the challenges, like violent crime, that we face,” said White. According to research by the Office of the State Auditor, […]
Columbus police, Lowndes Co. deputies investigate burglarized police car
Columbus Police are investigating the theft of an assault rifle, a handgun, 500 rounds of ammunition, and two bullet-proof vests from a city-owned police vehicle parked at a police officer’s residence. The incident occurred sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning on the north side of Columbus near the intersection of Willowbrook Road and 5th […]
Celtic Fest brings people from all over to enjoy food, music, culture
By Elijah Mangum On Assignment Thousands attended the 31st annual Celtic Fest at Lakeshore Park in Brandon this weekend. Attendees celebrated Irish and Scottish culture through live music, dancing, vendors, and highland games. Clark Lowery of the Celtic Heritage Society of Mississippi said one important aspect of the festival is the music. “We hae a […]
Brookhaven police seeking suspect who broke into gas station, took cash register
The Brookhaven Police Department is asking for assistance to help identify the subject pictured. Police say on June 4 around 4:50 am the C-store on 714 E Monticello Street was broken into with forced entry by the subject, who then stole the cash register. If you have any information please contact the Brookhaven Police Department […]
Jackson police investigate weekend gas station shooting
Over the weekend, a Jackson man was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle at a gas station. Officials say Marcus T. Moore, 37, was the victim. It happened at the Fuelt Time convenience store on Bullard Street, police said. Investigators are still gathering information on possible suspects and checking for surveillance cameras.
2 killed in shooting at Yazoo City pool hall
A Yazoo city pool hall has been shut down temporarily after two people died from gunshot wounds. Police Chief Kenneth Hampton tells WLBT the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. Sunday at Junior’s Bar and Lounge on Broadway Street. Hampton said the suspect was causing fights in the club, and witnesses said he may have been […]
Monday Weather: partly cloudy, low 90s
Today will be partly cloudy with some rain chances for the eastern parts of the state. Temperatures will top out in the low 90s. Overnight, we’ll have some clouds and slight rain chances to the north. Temps will settle in the low 70s. ************* Darkhorse Weather is brought to you by Complete Exteriors. Specializing in […]