Grenada man charged with murder in case of missing Ole Miss student
A man is behind bars, charged with murder in the case of missing Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., 22, from Grenada, has been charged with murder. A bond has not been set at this time. Law enforcement agencies are still working to locate Lee’s body. This is still an ongoing […]
Hattiesburg felon sentenced to 10 years in federal custody for possession of firearm
A Hattiesburg man was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced the U.S. Attorney and the FBI. According to court documents, Harley Cox III, 40, possessed a firearm on or about May 3, 2021. On that date, Cox discharged the firearm into […]
Pearl Mayor speaks on fatal police chase, calls out Jackson Mayor
Pearl Mayor Jake Windham spoke to reporters today and made this statement: “I am saddened and sickened at the death of the post office employee as a result of the actions by Brandon Andrews. This is senseless. Our officers do not like to pursue, but it is their job. It’s important to understand that the […]
Postal worker killed in wreck involving police chase identified as Utica father, husband
The postal worker who was killed in a crash involving a police pursuit Wednesday has been identified. Brad Pennington, 32, of Utica, was on his route when his truck was struck and flipped by what witnesses say was the vehicle driven by Brandon Andrews, 20, who was allegedly fleeing Pearl police after an attempted traffic […]
Moss Point teen arrested in fatal shooting of another teen
A Moss Point 17-year-old is in custody in the recent fatal shooting of another teenager. The Moss Point Police Department has arrested Emanuel Tamarus Scott and charged him in the March 8th shooting death of 19-year-old Caltavious Anderson. Scott was taken into custody at his Moss Point residence when detectives, along with the assistance of […]
Hattiesburg police seek missing man
Hattiesburg Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Ervin Johnson, 71, of Hattiesburg, was last seen recently at a home near May Avenue and Martin Luther King Avenue. He is approximately 5’7, 130 lbs, with brown eyes and gray hair. He was believed to be wearing a black Columbia jacket […]
Friday Weather: more extreme heat and humidity
From the National Weather Service: Dangerous heat stress conditions will continue today and Saturday. Heat Indices near 105 to 110 degrees will be possible. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outdoors. Hot and humid conditions are expected across the area once again today though showers and storms will keep high temperatures in the […]