Pearl River Community man pleads guilty to incest
A man from the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians pleaded guilty in federal court to knowingly engaging in a sexual act with a member of his family. According to court documents, in July 2021, Ronnie Reed, Sr., 52, had a sexual relationship with a family member in the Pearl River […]
Oxford Men Arrested For Possession Of Stolen Firearm
On March 30, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Jackson Avenue for a DUI investigation. During the stop, the officer was informed of guns in the vehicle, that were later identified as stolen. 24-year-old Kobe Dewayne Bady of Tupelo, MS, and 25-year-old Qwantavious Deshun Goree, of Shannon, MS were both charged with […]
Columbus Man With 10 Previous Felonies Arrested for Kidnapping
In a late-night arrest, Lowndes County Deputies apprehended 33-year-old Dekkar Allen Fleming of Columbus on charges of Kidnapping and Domestic Violence and Aggravated Assault. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 10, around 11:50 P.M., when Fleming allegedly pushed the victim into the backseat of his vehicle, preventing her from escaping. He then drove away from […]
Nurse Drowns On Flooded Highway In Leflore County
According to WLBT, a nurse from Tchula drowned when her car went over a flooded highway late Wednesday night. The water moving across the highway pushed her car into a deep ditch. WLBT reports that 43-year-old Shanika Newton was driving south on Highway 49S about 12 miles outside of Greenwood. The LeFlore County Deputy Coroner […]
Insurance Commissioner: Knowledge is key when filing claims for storm damage
JACKSON, Miss. – Having the right information following a disaster makes filing a claim easier and faster. Find your policy information, store it in a safe, waterproof place, and make a digital copy. If you didn’t have a home inventory before the storms, make one now to give to your insurance company. Damage caused by […]
Prentiss County Man Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges After Running Into Woods Behind Home
On the night of April 7, the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic violence situation on County Road 7030. When officers arrived, they made contact with a female who said that she and the suspect had been arguing. The suspect had a firearm in his possession. He fired one shot into the kitchen […]
Just For Fun: A random internet poll says Mississippi thinks paramedics are sexy
Note from the Darkhorse Press Staff: To be clear, this poll sent to us by a polling service excludes firefighters, police and military. We just thought our paramedic friends would like to see the list. 😀 Sure, firefighters get hearts pumping with their ladder-climbing, cat-rescuing antics, decked out in gear that could make anyone swoon. […]
USM Summer Camps Provide Memorable, Educational Experiences
Get ready to experience a summer like no other with The University of Southern Mississippi Marine Education Center’s 2024 summer camps offering hands-on, immersive science, technology, engineering, and math learning experiences against a coastal backdrop. Sea Camp, Island Adventure Camp, Shaggy’s Angler Camp and Sharkheads Shark Fest are week-long summer camps in June and July […]
One Arrested, Three Wanted In Pontotoc County Home Invasion
Three people are wanted, and one has been arrested in a home invasion in Pontotoc County. On Thursday afternoon, April 4, four perpetrators, from Lee County, broke into a house located, in the 10,000 block area, of Highway 15 South and robbed the homeowner, of money and debit cards. By 6 p.m., one of the […]
Gas Station Employee Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Customer In Port Gibson
The Port Gibson Police Department Investigation Division investigated an assault that happened at the 5-Star Gas Station located at 1076 US-61 on April 5. After a thorough investigation, and watching surveillance video it was determined that an employee, 35-year-old Mohamed Al Mardahi, and a juvenile assaulted a customer. Mohamed was arrested and transported to the […]