Jackson man arrested on aggravated assault charges
Jackson police have made an arrest in a February aggravated assault case. On Friday, June 09, at approximately 10:15 A.M., Nicholas Branson was arrested on charges of Aggravated Assault. The incidents occurred on Tuesday, February 21, in the 5300 block of Queen Mary Lane. Police did not offer any further details on the incident. Anyone […]
Simpson County authorities look for man in attempted robbery
Authorities in Simpson County are trying to identify a man who allegedly attempted to rob a local convenience store. According to Facebook posts from the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department and Tony’s One Stop, on Sunday a man attempted to rob the location at the intersection of Hwy 13 & Hwy 28. He and an unknown […]
McComb teen allegedly shoots at rival gang members in swimming pool
McComb Police say a 15-year-old is wanted for allegedly shooting at rival gang members earlier this month in the recreation area of an apartment complex. Wilton Williams is charged with felony aggravated assault, exhibiting a weapon, and disturbing the peace after police say he opened fire at the swimming pool at the Parklane Apartments. Witnesses […]
USM hosts writers camp for ages 9-13
The Center for Writers at The University of Southern Mississippi, housed in the School of Humanities, will host a Young Authors Academy — a creative writing summer camp July 10-14 for young teens ages 9-13. The camp will be held from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on the Hattiesburg Campus. YAA fosters a love for literary […]
HCSO: Man wanted on Grand Larceny and Felony Fleeing charges
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man on multiple felony charges. Dakota Womble is a white male, 5’10, 165 lbs., around 31 years old, with brown hair. He is wanted for the charges of Grand Larceny and Felony Fleeing. If you know the whereabouts of Dakota Womble, please call Central MS Crime […]
Hancock County seeks ID of two men wanted for questioning
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify two individuals they say are wanted for questioning in a stolen vehicle case. On May 13th, 2023, a truck was stolen from Diamondhead, MS which also contained personal items belonging to the owner. Among those items in the truck were credit cards. […]
Jackson County deputies seek owner of ring from 1987 case
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is hoping the public can help them with what’s kind of like a cold case. In a Facebook post Friday, Jackson County posted photos of an old class ring and asked for assistance from the community in locating its owner. The post says the ring is from 1978, and has […]
Four shot in Hattiesburg Saturday, one critical
Police said four people were shot in Hattiesburg early Saturday. Hattiesburg Police Department received a call around 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the 6100 Block of Highway 49 North where they found four people had sustained gunshot wounds. One of them is now in the hospital in critical condition, according to WDAM. It is unclear if […]
Jackson Police Department releases information on recent arrests
Jackson Police have released the following arrests: On Wednesday, June 07, at approximately 3:00 P.M., Isaiah McCray was arrested on a charge of Murder. The incident occurred on May 21, 2023 in the area of Wabash Street near Ohio Street. On Friday, June 09, at approximately 3:00 P.M., Elijah Ervin was arrested on a charge […]
Monday Weather: some severe storm potential this afternoon/evening
Severe storms will be possible again this afternoon into early evening and mainly south of I-20. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat but hail up to quarter size will also be possible. Temps will be getting hotter, rising up into he mid 90s. This humidity will made it pretty muggy, y’all be safe […]