Richland Police Officer K9 “Teun” apprehends career criminal
Richland Police Officer K9 Teun apprehended his first criminal. On August 19, at approximately 7:45pm, Sergeant Coty Hamilton attempted to stop a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee on Cleary Road near Old Highway 49. The suspect driving the Jeep didn’t stop and sped away from Sgt. Hamilton going eastbound on Cleary Road. The chase ended on […]
Fireworks mishap in Jones County leads to critical injuries
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department responded on Sunday afternoon to a report of a adult male who suffered a critical injury during a fireworks mishap at a residence on Newcomb Road in the Rustin Community. The adult male victim and a female victim, who was later discovered to be injured by fire department personnel, were […]
Warren County Sheriff’s Dept. Trying to Identify Catalytic Converter Thief
The Warren County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a catalytic converter thief. On August 10th, a report was made of catalytic converters being stolen from MDOT in Flowers. If you recognize this suspect, please call Investigations at 601-636-1761. The Sheriff’s Department said they are still looking at video of the […]
Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department looking for missing man
The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing man. Brandon Timothy Morris is described as a white male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 150 lbs and a tattoo of “Morris across his shoulder and back in Old English print, and a tattoo on his forearm of a cross and circle. The Sheriff’s Department […]
One arrested, one ticketed after drag racing incident on I-20 in Pearl
One person was arrested in Pearl after drag racing with another person. According to Pearl police, around 12:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Pearl officers tried to stop two drivers racing Dodge Chargers westbound on the interstate. The driver of a black Charger pulled over and was given a ticket for reckless driving and sent on his […]
Family Physician Phillips Honored With MAFP’S Humanitarian Award
Family physician D. Melessa (Lessa) Phillips, MD, MPH, of Jackson, was honored as the recipient of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Humanitarian Award at its Annual Meeting July 16- 20. This particular award is not given every year, and has been only given to four previous recipients. The MAFP Humanitarian Award is given to […]
Two arrested in connection to homicide at music studio in Bogue Chitto
According to the Daily Leader, two suspects have been arrested in connection a homicide at a music studio in Lincoln County. 22-year-old Dantez Frith and 19-year-old Cameron Stewart were arrested Saturday and charged with first-degree murder. Both men are from Pike County. On Friday evening, 22-year-old La’Curtis Hackett, was shot to death in a friend’s […]
Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together to Quickly Arrest Kidnapping Suspects
On August 21st, around 10:00 a.m. the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Flowood Police Department that an injured man walked into their lobby and reported that he had been to an address located in Rankin County to meet a female. He said that when he got there, he was assaulted, tied […]
Jones County Sheriff seeking man wanted in weekend shooting
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek Frederick “Fred” Cooley, age 42, following a shooting incident on Meador Road near the intersection of Indian Springs Road on Saturday afternoon. Cooley reportedly fired a handgun multiple times at another adult male at a residence where they were both present striking the victim once. The victim […]
Monday weather: Stormy, in the 70s
Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected today. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to the low 80s. Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible for southwestern portions of the region. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts. ALERT: Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected through the […]