UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Arrested In Deadly Jackson Shooting
Update: On Thursday, February 8, 15-year-old Christian Powell was arrested for Capital Murder, and Aggravated Assault in connection to this case. ___________________________________________________________________________ One person is dead after a Sunday shooting in Jackson, authorities said. Jackson Police Department was called to Red Oak Drive on Sunday to investigate what appears to be a homicide and aggravated […]
Pearl River Man Pleads Guilty to Possession With Intent to Distribute 26 Grams of Methamphetamine
A Neshoba County man pleaded guilty to possession of 26 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. According to court documents, in April of 2022, 31-year-old Marcus Tubby, Jr., possessed 26 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Tubby was indicted by a […]
Hattiesburg Police Looking For Six Wanted For Fraudulent Activity
The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the following individuals who have active arrest warrants about separate incidents of fraudulent activity: Roxanne Turan, 57, of Saucier, Miss., has an active arrest warrant for forgery-uttering checks in connection to an incident that occurred on Oct. 13, 2023, in the 4600 block […]
Suspect Wanted For Setting Traffic Light Power Supply Box On Fire In Downtown Jackson
Jackson Police are actively looking for the individual responsible for the loss of power at traffic lights in the downtown area. The individual in these photos severely damaged the power supply box for the traffic lights by setting fire to the box. This is a criminal act that will result in prosecution when this individual […]
Man Killed When Pick-Up Truck And Semi-Truck Collide In George County
On Thursday, February 8, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 63 in George County. A 2013 Toyota Tundra driven by 41-year-old David Grafton of Vancleave, traveled south on Highway 63 when it collided with a 2004 Semi tractor-trailer driven by 56-year-old Arteza Ferrill, of Lucedale, MS, […]
UPDATE: Two Charged After Child Found Wandering In Jackson
UPDATE: Tamara Silas and Emily Silas were charged with Felony Child Neglect. _________________________________________________________________ According to Jackson Police Officer Sam Brown, a child was found wandering in Jackson on Shady Lane on Tuesday. Police asked the public if anyone recognized the child or knew his family. A little while after this, the grandmother of the child […]
Pascagoula Man Arrested After Construction Worker Hit, Killed While Working On Bridge
According to the Moss Point Police Department, on February 8, at 7:00 a.m., officers with the Moss Point Police Department were dispatched to the northbound lanes of the Highway 63 Bridge, for a motor vehicle crash, in which a pedestrian had been struck. The vehicle involved in the crash left the scene before officers arrived. […]
Local Animal Rescue Looking For Fencing And Landscaping Company To Help With Project
A local shelter in Jackson put a plea on Facebook for a fencing and landscaping company to help them with a project. There aren’t a lot of details yet, but if you can help please reach out to Cheshire Abbey! Cheshire Abbey is a nonprofit rescue that does so much for animals in need in […]
Pearl School District Clears Up Untrue Claims About Gun On Campus
The Pearl Public School District released a statement to clear up rumors that were circulating about a gun being found on a school campus this morning. They said there was also misinformation that metal detectors were being installed in Pearl schools. Here is their statement, “Dear PPSD Parents/Community, We want to address recent online claims […]
Man Arrested For Allegedly Grabbing Cash Register From Tupelo Restaurant And Running
On February 2, officers with the Tupelo Police Department responded to a robbery call at 361 South Gloster Street (Speedy Gonzalez). Witnesses said that a male had entered the business, demanded money, and then stole the cash register from the business before running away. Witnesses did not report seeing a weapon. K-9 Units responded to […]