U.S. House Ways and Means Offers Federal TANF Reform Package After Mississippi Scandal
Press Release from State Auditor Shad White’s Office: JACKSON, Miss. – Federal lawmakers and leaders of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee last week introduced seven new pieces of legislation in Congress to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, or more commonly “welfare”). “The Mississippi case is emblematic of a systemic problem,” said […]
Tupelo Woman Arrested For Grand Larceny
On March 10, the Tupelo Police Department received a report of Grand Larceny on South Gloster Street. A victim stated that they left their purse at a business and returned later to find that money had been stolen from the purse. After further investigation, on March 14, 58-year-old Idella Lowery (Tupelo) was arrested and charged […]
Tupelo Woman Arrested Allegedly Not Returning Rental Property To Owner
On March 13, the Tupelo Police Department served a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant on 32-year-old Karneshique Z. Hall (of Tupelo) for Embezzlement under Contract, Rental. This warrant is pertaining to a 2023 report about rental property not being returned to the owner. Hall was held on a $5,000 bond set by Lee County […]
Inmate Found Dead In Cell At Raymond Detention Center
An inmate was found dead in his cell at the Raymond Detention Center Monday morning. Hinds County Sheriff’s Department said that the inmate was identified as 29-year-old detainee Kendravius Eldridge. He was being held on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Convicted Felon CCW, and Malicious Mischief. He was […]
Auto Burglary Investigation Leads To Arrests And Recovery Of Multiple Firearms In Byram
On Tuesday, March 12, 2023, Officers with the Byram Police Department were informed by witnesses of two men wearing hoodies and ski masks who were pulling on vehicle doors at the Byram Dragway on Siwell Road. Officers immediately spotted those individuals in the act of breaking into a vehicle. The suspects immediately took off running, […]
Four Arrested After Large Amount Of Meth Found In Vehicle In Pearl River County
On Wednesday, March 6, around 9:30 p.m., Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Deputies and Narcotics Investigators were investigating possible drug activity in the area of Silver Run Rd. near Silver Run Crossroads in Pearl River County. During the investigation, investigators identified suspects 34-year-old Timothy Campbell, 22-year-old Kayleigh Smith, and 41-year-old Tyrell Young. Investigators attempted […]
Beside Still Waters: Woe to your accusers
Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. – Mark 14:60-61 In this scene, Jesus is being accused by many false witnesses with made up, twisted stories. He, […]
Monday Weather: Freeze tonight!!
Freeze is expected for a majority of the area late tonight into early Tuesday morning, with highest probability of a damaging freeze likely over central/eastern portions of the area. The growing season has begun, and freeze will cause significant damage to unprotected sensitive vegetation. Clouds will decrease today and it will be cooler than normal. […]
Yazoo County Man Arrested For Murder Of His Wife
A Yazoo County man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. Trevor Kennterri Hoskins was originally wanted for Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault. His wife later died as a result of the incident. Hoskins first ran from police into the woods. The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department called Madison and Rankin County to […]
Three Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges After Cocaine, Marijuana Found In Wiggins Hotel Room
On Friday evening, March 15, Stone County Sheriff’s Deputies came in contact with a vehicle, in the McHenry Community. There were three people inside the vehicle, identified as Clay Thompson, Krystal Bell, and Christopher Teague. Deputies had probable cause to search the vehicle, which was found to be carrying approximately (13) Pounds of Marijuana. Investigating […]