Supreme Court to review appeal bond request for former Detective Anthony Fox
One of the most controversial cases in recent Jackson history has seen yet another twist. On Thursday, it was announced that the Mississippi State Supreme Court will review the Appelate Court’s decision to deny an appeal bond to former Jackson and Clinton police officer Anthony Fox after his much-debated conviction of culpable negligence manslaughter in […]
Former Gautier Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement
On Thursday, January 11, State Auditor Shad White announced former Gautier Police Officer Eric Maye has pled guilty to Embezzlement. He was arrested in January of 2023. Mayes was served with a $1,433.43 demand letter. According to the State Auditor’s office, Mayes is guilty of using the city’s FuelMan gas card to buy fuel for […]
Father And Uncle Of One Hinds County Escapee Arrested In Adams County
Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten gave a community update on the three escapees that were in the area from Hinds County. He also said that the father of one of the escapees, 47-year-old Shonte Holmes, (his son is Tayson Holmes) was arrested on charges unrelated to the escape. Holmes was arrested on an unrelated outstanding […]
Thursday Weather: Sunny and 60 today, rainy/stormy overnight
Today will be mostly sunny most of the day. Some scattered showers are possible in the evening in across northwestern areas. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s. Scattered storms will begin tonight, mainly after midnight and it will be very windy, especially towards daybreak. Some storms could be strong to severe. Lows […]
Man Wanted In 2021 Murder Arrested In Yazoo County
On Wednesday, January 10, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies with the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant on Jaquan Cannon for an attempt to commit an offense (murder). This warrant was in connection with an incident that occurred in 2021. Cannon was also charged with violation of the concealed carry law, as he […]
16-Year-Old Wanted In Canton Murder Arrested At Yazoo County High School
A 16-year-old in Yazoo County was arrested in a recent murder investigation. On January 10, Sheriff Jeremy “Bull” McCoy and a dedicated team of 6 deputies collaborated with Canton Police to ensure the safety of Yazoo County High School. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Yazoo County deputies assisted in the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect […]
Man Arrested For Aggravated Assault In Yazoo County
On Wednesday January 10, 2024 at approximately 13:00 hours, deputies with the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant on Corley D’Shane Dees for domestic violence-simple assault. Dees was taken into custody, without incident, at a house on Ridge Road, and is currently being housed at Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility. The Sheriff’s Department […]
84-Year-Old Dies In Toomsuba Fire
According to WTOK, a man died in a house fire on Wednesday. The fire happened at a home on Greenhill Road in Toomsuba. WTOK reports that volunteer firefighters were called to the scene around 2 p.m. One person was severely burned and did not survive. The Coroner, Stella McMahan said the fire victim was 84-year-old […]
Man Arrested In Connection To Two Separate Violent Crimes In Jackson
First Incident: Armed Robbery Of ATM Serviceman On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Jackson Police Department began investigating an armed robbery/aggravated assault that happened in the 4000 block of Medgar Evers. According to WLBT, Jackson police received a call around 12:30 p.m. regarding an armed robbery and shooting at a convenience store. The victim was […]