27-year-old killed after rollover crash on Interstate 59 in Jones County
One person has died after a crash in Jones County early Monday morning. On Monday, August 29, at approximately 6:25 AM, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a deadly wreck on Interstate 59 in Jones County. A 2015 Toyota Camry driven by 27-year-old Uvatira Watson of Hattiesburg, MS, traveled North on Interstate 59 when the […]
State of Emergency Declared for Jackson After Water Plant Failure
After Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declared a State of Emergency for the City of Jackson due to the water system, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves addressed the media to discuss the crisis and go into detail on what will happen next. The Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves addressed the media to discuss the seriousness of this […]
Hinds County Sheriffs Dept. Looking For Man Wanted For Grand Larceny
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating, Bruce Edward Taylor. Taylor is wanted for Grand Larceny. He is described as 5’10, 160 lbs., with dark complexion. His criminal history includes Simple Assault. If you know the whereabouts of this subject, please call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477 (Tips)
Woman Throws Puppy Into Road When Jackson Animal Shelter Tells Her They Are Full
A woman drove up to Animal Rescue Fund this morning with a 5-month-old puppy with his ribs showing. She got out of her vehicle, as shelter director, Pippa walked outside to speak with her. The woman told her that she needed help with the dog and wanted to surrender him. When Pippa told her that […]
New State Record Female Alligator Taken by Mississippi Hunter
On August 28, a new state record for the longest female alligator was taken by two Mississippi alligator hunters, Jim Denson and Richie Denson, of Madison, Mississippi. The alligator was killed on the Pearl River about 5 miles north of Ross Barnett Reservoir and measured 10 feet 2 inches long. According to Ricky Flynt, Alligator […]
UPDATE: Missing Jones County teenager found safe
UPDATE: Angel Barrera has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL POST: Barrera reportedly spent the night with an unknown friend on Sunday. Efforts to reach him by cell phone overnight and today have been unsuccessful with his cell phone apparently turned off. Cesar Angel Barrera is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’ 7” in […]
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence-Aggravated Assault in Hattiesburg
On Saturday, August 27, Hattiesburg police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of North 25th Avenue. According to police, 40-year-old Daniel Hayden, of Hattiesburg was arrested and charged with one count of domestic violence-aggravated assault. The female victim was checked out on scene by paramedics. Hayden was taken to […]
Monday Weather: warm and muggy, scattered showers possible
Warm and muggy today, with temps around 90. Scattered showers are possible. Gov Reeves has declared a state of emergency in light of projected river levels. Please be cautious and alert and check back for details as we move forward! Darkhorse Weather is brought to you by Complete Exteriors. Specializing in roofing and gutter replacement […]
MBI issues Silver Alert for 71-year-old Stonewall woman
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for Donna Jean Sisson, 71, of Stonewall, in Clarke County. Donna Jean is a white female, 5′ 1″ tall, 143 pounds with grey hair and brown eyes. She was last seen Saturday, August 27, at about noon in the 600-block Basstown Road. Donna Jean Sisson […]
Hattiesburg Police Looking for Two Wanted in Credit Card Fraud Investigation
The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two people wanted in an ongoing credit card fraud investigation. On August 11, the two individuals seen in the photos, made unauthorized purchases of more than $500 at Academy Sports and Outdoors at 6173 U.S. 98. They left in a white car. If you […]