Three Arrested for Helping Inmates Who Escaped from Alcorn County Jail
Three individuals were arrested for helping the inmates who escaped from the Alcorn County Jail. During the investigation into the August 5th escape of the four inmates, 29-year-old Ana Ruiz, 25-year-old Yira Sauceda, and 21-year-old Elias Jimenez were all arrested. The Sheriff’s Department charged them with Felony aiding of jail escape. Ruiz and Sauceda were […]
Sumrall City Worker Arrested After Embezzling $13K from Water Bills
According to State Auditor Shad White a former deputy municipal clerk in the Town of Sumrall pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Lamar County. Special Agents from the Auditor’s office arrested Juanyana Holloway in November 2021. Holloway embezzled cash as Sumrall residents paid their water bills. To conceal the scheme, Holloway did not include cash collections on […]
Southaven Police arrest wanted shooting suspect
On August 8, Southaven Police received a call about a shooting at the Dorchester Place Apartments located at 1725 Dorchester Drive. After investigating the incident, detectives identified the suspect as 18-year-old Adrian Boothe from Horn Lake. The Southaven Police Department released photos of the suspect and an active arrest warrant was issued for Boothe for […]
One arrested after man shot to death during party in Ridgeland hotel room
On Monday, Ridgeland Police responded to a shooting at the Wingate Hotel (6485 I-55 Frontage N). Several friends and acquaintances were having a party in one of the rooms when they got into an argument. A verbal fight turned physical and 21-year-old Johnterrius Demond Murriel from Jackson, shot and killed 18-year-old Jamarison Keshawn Rogers of […]
Employee Arrested, Owner Wanted of Oxford Moving Service
An employee was arrested, and the owner of a moving company is wanted by Oxord Police on Embezzlement charges. On August 5, after a lengthy investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division into Spyder Moving Services, charges were filed against 54-year-old Charles Joiner, for Accessory to Embezzlement Under Contract. He was arrested at Spyder Moving Services […]
Webster Animal Shelter Has “Back to School” Adoption Special
Webster Animal Shelter has a “Back to School” special for adoptions. To adopt a cat, the cost is $25. Dog adoptions are $50. Kittens and puppies are also $50. The shelter said this special won’t last forever! Go visit the shelter in Madison and find a furry friend. If you’re interested in donating to this […]
Bond Denied for Man Charged in Case of Missing Ole Miss Student
Tuesday there was a bond hearing for murder suspect Tim Herrington. According to Oxford Police, Judge Gray Tollison denied bail for Herrington. Detective Ryan Baker says that a forensic report from Herrington’s computer showed that he googled “how long does it take to strangle someone” minutes after Jay Lee told Herrington he was coming over. […]
Saturday, Aug 20: Ready-to-Learn Jackson provides services and supplies for Kids age 0-5
Saturday, August 20, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, caregivers of children ages 0-5 are encouraged to come participate in Jackson’s Ready to Learn initiative. The event will take place at 1230 Raymond Road in Jackson, at the MS E-Center. The theme this year is “Insuring every child enters kindergarten ready to learn”! Screenings will […]
Wednesday Weather: scattered showers and some storms
Rain continues today, with showers and some storms beginning this afternoon. Temperatures will top out in the 80s. Use caution: Heavy downpours will be capable of producing 2 to 4 inches of rain over a short period of time. Be aware of flash flooding possibilities. Showers and storms will continue into the overnight hours. Low […]