Tupelo Man Arrested For Aggravated Domestic Violence, Child Abuse
According to Tupelo police, on October 28, a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant on 29-year-old Montrel K. Townsend (from Okolona) for one count of Aggravated Domestic Violence and one count of Child Abuse. This warrant was from a 2021 incident. Townsend was ordered to be held without bond by Lee County Circuit Court at […]
One Suspect Arrested, One Takes His Own Life In Grenada County Murder
One person was taken into custody in Grenada County for the murder of Cleoda Mayweather back in September. According to Grenada County Sheriff Rolando Fair, on Friday, October 27, the US Marshall Service took Janilia Wright into custody for the murder of Cleoda Mayweather, whose body was found in Tallahatchie County back in September. US […]
Tennessee Men Sentenced for Illegal Harvest of Crappie in Mississippi
Two Tennessee men were sentenced today to a total of $10,550 in fines and restitution for the illegal harvest of crappie from the Enid Lake Spillway. According to court documents, Jian Wu Huang, 50, and Qiu M Huang, 44, both of Lakeland, Tennessee, pled guilty to one count of taking more than the daily bag […]
Teenagers Wearing Masks Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Man In Panola County
Sunday morning, a citizen called the Panola County Sheriff’s Department to say that they had been shot at. The call was received at 8:22 a.m. by Panola County E-911 Dispatch. The caller said they were in the Green Hill subdivision when he was shot at by a group of people in a vehicle. Sgt. Marieo […]
Easy DIY Costume Ideas for Last Minute Trick-or-Treaters!
Change your mind last minute and decide to go out Halloweening? Or just been too busy to get a costume together? You can always go as a ghost, there is no shame in recycling a classic. But if you’ve got a crafty inclination and a few minutes, these ideas from around the web have given […]
UPDATE: Body Found In Truck Identified As 17-Year-Old From Brandon
UPDATE: He has been identified as 17-year-old James Aaron Rieder, Jr. of Brandon. The motive for this incident is unknown and under investigation. Anyone with any information call 601-352-1521 or 601-355-TIPS (8477). _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened at 7:30 a.m. in Raymond. The truck was sitting in […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Quentin, The Most Perfect Puppy In Every Way, Is Waiting To Meet You At CARA
Our Darkhorse Dog for this week is Quentin, literally the most perfect puppy you will ever meet! He is waiting to be adopted at CARA in Jackson! CARA is a no-kill shelter that saves countless animals! Quentin is only 7 months old. He is healthy and already neutered! He is just waiting for somebody to […]
One Dead, Three Injured In Shooting At Bar On Forrest County/Stone County Line
Early in the morning on Sunday, October 29, Forrest County deputies responded to the Mayors Club on Old Hwy 49 South. This bar sits near the Forrest/Stone County line. The call was in regards to a shooting that happened at the bar. Officials learned that three people had been injured, and one person was dead. […]
Okolona Man Killed In Tupelo Car Crash
A 29-year-old man was killed in a wreck in Tupelo. According to the Lee County Coroner, Carolyn Green, the man was identified as Zachary Pierce, from Okolona. The crash happened on Green Street around 1:47 a.m. The victim was rushed to a hospital but died several hours later.
Picayune Man Wanted On Multiple Drug Charges
The Picayune Police Department is asking the public to help find a man named Roland Daniel Kennedy. He is wanted on multiple drug violation charges. Kennedy’s last known address was 1637 Hwy. 11 in Picayune. If you know the whereabouts of Kennedy or see him, please call Picayune Narcotics Investigator Fred Eagan at 228-222-0721.