“I didn’t know the reason I was being shot at:” Drive-By Shooting Leaves Jackson Driver In Critical Condition
Tuesday at approximately 3:00 pm two Jackson residents were driving in their vehicle on Northside Dr near Sunset Drive when a dark-colored vehicle pulled up beside them and the occupant/s of that vehicle began firing shots at the victim’s vehicle. The driver was hit multiple times. The victims pulled over at Northside Drive near an […]
Texas Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Economic Impact Disaster Loans (EIDL)
A Texas man was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for illegally obtaining more than $400,000 in government benefits. According to court documents, 30-year-old Ganiyu Abayomi Jimoh, a Nigerian national with dual United States citizenship, conspired with others to commit wire fraud by opening numerous bank accounts in Hinds, Madison, […]
Grandson Of New Hebron Police Chief Killed In Tragic ATV Accident
According to the Town of New Hebron’s Facebook page, the grandson of the New Hebron Police Chief was killed in an ATV accident Monday night. 7-year-old Cruz Lewis was driving the side-by-side by himself on Monday evening when he crashed. Many first responders, EMT’s and police officers responded but were unable to save his life. […]
Two Arrested After Leading Deputies On High-Speed Chase With Toddler In Car
Jones County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Xavier Thigpen attempted a traffic stop of a Dollar General shoplifting suspect on Eastview Drive on Tuesday morning with the driver fleeing in a Toyota Camry. A high-speed pursuit began on Eastview Drive, continuing onto U.S. Hwy. 11 heading into Laurel, and ended in the 2100 block of Second Avenue […]
One Killed In Walthall County Crash
On Monday, February 26, at approximately 5:21 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 98 in Walthall County. A 2019 Honda Accord driven by 35-year-old Deyona James of Tylertown, traveled south on Dillon Hill Road when it collided with a 2007 Western Star Truck driven by 60-year-old Jerry Forbes of […]
Man Shot In The Head While Attending Balloon Release For Murder Victim In Jackson
Monday evening, at 8:55 p.m., Jackson police were called to Lampton Avenue for a shooting. Residents of Lampton Avenue said they were celebrating with a balloon release for someone who was murdered last year. Witnesses said they saw a white vehicle backed in at a nearby home and someone inside the vehicle began firing gunshots. […]
Natural Science Museum to Host Fossil Road Show on March 2
Fossil enthusiasts are invited to pack up their rock and fossil discoveries and head to MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) for the 21st Annual Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Bring your fossil discoveries to get expert opinions about their ages and identities from our […]
Man Caught On Camera Stealing Meridian High School Coach’s Laptop
According to the Scotty Ray Report, Meridian High School is trying to identify a man caught on camera stealing the coach’s laptop. Do you recognize him? The incident happened at the Meridian High School Gymnasium last Saturday night or early Sunday morning around 4:23 a.m. If you have any information on this person’s identity, please […]
Tupelo Man Charged With Aggravated Domestic Violence
On February 22, a report was filed with the Tupelo Police Department in reference to Domestic Violence. Later that day, officers responded to a call of the suspect being at the victim’s home. After further investigation, on February 23, 34-year-old Jarod E. Mason, from Tupelo, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence. On February […]
Wiggins Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute over 250 Grams of Fentanyl
A Wiggins man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 250 grams of a substance containing fentanyl. According to court documents, on September 7, 2023, the Wiggins Police Department received information that 28-year-old George Tavoris Moore, Jr., was expected to receive a package containing fentanyl at a Wiggins address. A subsequent investigation led […]