Pilot Survives After Helicopter Crashes Into Lake In Lee County
On February 6, at 7:10 p.m. Lee County Communications 911 was told by a citizen that a helicopter had crashed into a lake near State Park Road just east of Plantersville. Officers and EMS responded to the private lake owned by a man named Colin Maloney. Once deputies arrived, they were approached by an individual […]
Clinton Police Detective Anthony Fox Walks Free after 550+ days in prison
Clinton Police Officer Anthony Fox walked free on Wednesday after more than 550 days in prison while serving time after being wrongfully convicted in the 2019 death of George Robinson. Fox, one of the Metro area’s top narcotics officers with an impeccable service record, walked out of the jail with his family, friends, and supporters […]
Firefighters Rescue Person Trapped After Head-On Collision In Jones County
At 6:34 a.m. Wednesday, Ovett and Johnson volunteer fire departments responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision at the intersection of Ovett-Petal Road and Highway 29 South in Jones County. According to PIO, Dana Bumgardner, when fire crews arrived, they found both vehicles with major front-end damage and one driver trapped in a vehicle. Firefighters used […]
Woman Charged With Arson, Murder After Man Found Dead Inside Burned Home In Vicksburg
On Friday, February 2, officers, and units with the Vicksburg Fire Department were called to a structure fire at 508 Speed Street. After the fire was put out, the body of 75-year-old Ernest Gleese was found inside the home. 50-year-old Carolyn Mansfield, of Vicksburg, was arrested on Tuesday, February 6, and charged with Arson and […]
Horn Lake Police Looking For Missing Man
Horn Lake Police are looking for a missing man. 27-year-old Travail Walls Jr. was last seen on February 1 at the Olive Branch Methodist Hospital where he left on his own accord. Travail Walls has a diminished mental capacity and it is believed he is still in the Memphis/Shelby County/Desoto County area. Travail was last […]
February is Earthquake Awareness Month – are you ready?
According to a January report by the United States Geological Survey, nearly 75 percent of the U.S. could experience damaging earthquake shaking in the next 100 years. While Mississippi is in a low-chance area compared to other states, there is still a risk of earthquakes here. February is Earthquake Awareness Month and a good time to review […]
Two Sentenced In Sexual Exploitation Cases
Press release from Attorney General Lynn Fitch: Attorney General Lynn Fitch today announced the sentencings of two individuals who were identified, investigated and prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office, one for promoting prostitution and the other for downloading and storing child sexual exploitation materials. “Predators who seek to exploit the people of Mississippi will not […]
Richland Police Looking For Missing Man
The Richland Police Department is looking for a missing man named Russell Aycox. Russell is 5’10” with hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen on January 27th. If you know anything or have any leads, you can email [email protected] and notify the Richland Police Department at 601-932-3100.
Woman Arrested After Lowndes County Deputies Find Person With Knife Wound
On Tuesday, February 6, Lowndes County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a house on Wolf Trail in Lowndes County. Once on scene deputies found a victim with injuries consistent with a knife wound. The victim was transported to BMHGT and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 23-year-old Macy Leighann Barnes was arrested and […]
Attorney General’s office and CPS to offer free adoption education for Mississippi lawyers
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Child Protection Services and the Child Welfare Section of the Mississippi Bar will offer a continuing legal education class for lawyers to learn more about Mississippi’s adoption process, specifically the legal process helping children in CPS custody who are legally free for adoption make the final […]