Three Arrested For Attempted Carjacking at Byram Apartments
The Byram Police Department arrested three men who attempted to carjack a woman at the Reserve of Byram Apartment Complex. 27-year-old Dominique T. Robinson was charged with 1 count of Armed Robbery, 1 count of Armed carjacking, 1 count of aggravated assault, 1 count of convicted felon w/firearm. 25-year-old Jodarius D. Robinson was charged with […]
Report Shows Taxpayer Cost of Unused State-Issued Cell Phones
According to a new report from State Auditor Shad White’s office, taxpayers could save nearly $350,000 a year if state-issued cell phones that are not, or hardly being used were turned off. “My office has handled some of the biggest fraud cases in state history, but we’re also committed to looking for savings in the […]
18-year-old arrested after deadly road rage incident in Rankin Co.
A man was arrested after a car was shot into on Highway 25 in Rankin County, killing one person during a road rage incident. According to Captain Paul Holley with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, 18-year-old Cortland Miekell Phlegm from Ridgeland was arrested and transported to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. The victim has been […]
Flowood Daycare Director Arrested For Felony Child Abuse
Flowood daycare Director named Jennetta Morgan was arrested for Felony Child Abuse. The victim was 2-years-old. According to the Flowood Police Department, on July 26 officers received an allegation of a Child Abuse case reported at the Circle of Friends Learning Center located on Luckney Road in Flowood. The Flowood Detective Division investigated the incident […]
The Wonderful World of Watermelon
Today, August 3, is National Watermelon Day. Mark Twain once wrote that to eat a watermelon is to know “what the angels eat.” It is one of our favorite summer treats, and full of history as well as taste and nutrients. We’ve gone around the web and collected some fun facts about this delicious fruit. […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Moss Point K9 Officer
A man from Mobile, Alabama has pled guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of animal crushing, according to U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 44-year-old Richard J. McGuire pled guilty […]
23-year-old Killed After Crash in Pearl River County
A Seminary woman was killed after her vehicle hit a tree in Pearl River County on Tuesday (August 2). 23-year-old Katelyn Baker was driving a 2018 GMC Yukon north on Highway 11 when her vehicle traveled off the road and collided with a tree. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 9:45 a.m. Katelyn […]
Hattiesburg Police Looking for Man Wanted for Grand Larceny
The Hattiesburg Police Department has a warrant out for 29-year-old Demarcus Bolton. He has an active warrant for grand larceny. The incident happened at 1915 Lincoln Road on July 14 of this year. Bolton stole a wallet from an individual’s purse. If you see Bolton or have any information, please contact Hattiesburg Police or Metro […]
Wednesday Weather: warm, with showers and storms
Today we will see rain and some thunderstorms throughout the day. Temps will top out around 90, but due to the humidity it will feel like 105 when it’s not raining. Be alert for flash flooding as some areas will see large amounts of rain in a short period of time, especially to the South/SE. […]
George Robinson trial: Semantics, reports in focus as Anthony Fox takes the stand
Tuesday in Judge Adrienne Wooten’s courtroom in the Hinds County Courthouse was an action-packed day. The day began with Wooten clearing the courtroom briefly — jury and audience — over something that was not announced to the court. Later in the day, though, a gag order forbidding family members, agents of the court, etc., from […]