One Person Injured After School Bus And Car Collide In Pearl
MHP responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car in Pearl Wednesday afternoon. According to MHP Spokesperson Darnika Mayfield, MHP was called to the crash at 3:30 p.m. on Greenfield and 458 in Pearl. She said the driver of the car was transported to River Oaks. The extent of their injuries is […]
Lamar County Man Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
On March 20, an 18-year-old Purvis man was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Child Exploitation, 1 count of Touching for Lustful Purposes, 1 count of Sexual Battery, and 1 count of filming a Child Under Sixteen. The arrest and investigation was conducted by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Department Investigation Division with assistance from […]
Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Hattiesburg Store
On Thursday, March 14, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Hattiesburg Police responded to a report of an armed robbery that happened in the 6400 block of Hwy 49. When officers arrived, they were advised that two males entered the store and approached the counter, displaying handguns. The suspects stole multiple items from behind the counter then […]
Three Arrested in Mississippi for Their Involvement in an Organized Fraud Enterprise
According to State Auditor Shad White, Special Agents from his office arrested Christy Gomez, Larry Hodge, and Michael Norman for their involvement in an organized fraud enterprise. Gomez is accused of conducting or managing a fraud enterprise, in which she, Hodge, and Norman are alleged to have fraudulently received proceeds between January 1, 2020, and […]
Former Ellisville Deputy City Clerk Guilty of Embezzlement
Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Ellisville Deputy City Clerk Emerald Wuertz has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Wuertz was arrested by agents in September of 2023 and served with a $41,246.20 demand letter. Wuertz is guilty of altering customers’ payments to their water accounts to embezzle funds meant to pay their water bills. Wuertz […]
Two Teenagers Charged With Capital Murder In August Shooting At Jackson Park
On August 2, 2023 the Jackson Police Department began investigating a Capital Murder that occurred in the 500 block of Sykes Rd. (Sykes Park). Detectives learned that the victim was shot at this location and his vehicle was stolen. The victim died from his injuries at the scene. On March 19, investigators arrested suspects 16-year-old […]
USM Symphony Orchestra Announces New Music Director
Following an exhaustive international search, The University of Southern Mississippi has chosen Dr. Gregory Wolynec as the Director of Orchestral Activities. Wolynec will conduct the famed Symphony Orchestra as it begins its 105th season and will oversee the graduate program in orchestral conducting. He will take to the podium vacated by Dr. Michael Miles, who […]
UPDATE: Arrest Made After Kosciusko Rescuers Save Horse Found In “Literal House of Horrors”
UPDATE: March 18 The alleged owner of the horse has been arrested on charges related to a dead horse lying on the property. More charges are possible, according to the Kosciusko rescuers. The woman’s name is Jocelyn Pauline Forrestor. She was charged with “Failure to Bury Livestock” ___________________________________________________________________ *Warning- Graphic Details and Photos* A rescue […]
Woman Pulled Over During Oxford Traffic Stop Arrested For Possession Of Firearm By Convicted Felon
On February 22nd, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6 East for a vehicle violation. After investigation, 57-year-old Deedra Anthony of Como, MS, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Anthony was taken before a Municipal Court judge for her initial bond hearing and issued […]
Oxford Woman Arrested For Exploitation Of Vulnerable Adult
On March 11th, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding the exploitation of a vulnerable adult. After investigation, 29-year-old Sherika Nelson, of Sardis, MS, was arrested and charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person. Nelson was taken before a Municipal Court judge for her initial bond hearing and released on her own recognizance.