Jackson Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
A Jackson man was sentenced today to 36 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents, on October 5, 2023, Mikel D. Williamson, 27, was found to be in possession of a firearm by the Jackson Police Department while in his automobile on County Line Road and […]
Jackson Police Looking For Black Sedan After Deadly Shooting On Medgar Evers Blvd.
Jackson police are on the lookout for a four-door black sedan after someone was shot to death on Medgar Evers Blvd. today. The shooting happened in the 5700 block of Medgar Evers Blvd. When officers arrived, they found the victim deceased. He was identified as Juan Taylor. The black sedan was connected to the case. […]
Tupelo Man Arrested For Second Time For Indecent Exposure
On May 19, officers with the Tupelo Police Department responded to the West Main Street area in reference to a call of an individual exposing himself. When officers arrived, the man fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, he was taken into custody On May 20, 30-year-old Derek Kimble (of Tupelo) was charged with […]
Inmate Found Dead In Perry County Detention Center
According to WDAM, an inmate was found dead in their cell at the Perry County Detention Center. The death is under investigation by the state of Mississippi. WDAM reports that MBI said the inmate had no signs of foul play. According to the Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem, the inmate was identified as 35-year-old Curtis Bush […]
Tupelo Man Arrested For Having Inappropriate Contact With Three Children Under Age 13
On May 10, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an adult male having inappropriate communication, of a sexual nature, with a young child. Deputies immediately opened an investigation and discovered text messages to a child from 27-year-old, Zachary Adams, of Tupelo. Those messages have led us to at least two other children […]
Gluckstadt Woman Arrested For Felony Child Abuse
According to the Gluckstadt Police Department, a woman has been arrested for Felony Child Abuse. She was arrested yesterday, on May 21. Ziara Nyshe Archie was arrested at her home in Canton for the charge of Felony Child Abuse for an incident that occurred on May 16. She will have her initial appearance in Gluckstadt […]
MBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Gulfport
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department that occurred on May 22nd. Narcotics officers with the Gulfport Police Department saw a suspicious person walking along Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. When officers attempted to make contact, the person fled and then presented a weapon towards the […]
USM Holding Summer Camp For 3D Printing And Robotics
Press Release from USM: The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Eagle Maker Hub‘s summer camp is set to return with unique 3D printing and robotics activities. The summer program includes eight two-day camps starting on June 3 and continuing through June 27. Camps will be held at the makerspace located in the Student Activities Hub, Room […]
FBI raids Hinds County District Attorney’s Office
Agents from the FBI are currently conducting a raid at Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens’ Office and businesses he owns, officials said. There are said to be even more additional locations at which federal agents served warrants this morning. Federal sources say agents are serving search warrants on the locations. We have confirmed that […]
Ceremony in Honor of Memorial Day to be held at Ridgeland City Hall
As Memorial Day approaches, the city of Ridgeland prepares to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served their country with honor and sacrifice. On May 23rd, a ceremony will take place outside Ridgeland City Hall at the Veterans Memory Park. The event, open to the public, will commence at 10:00 a.m. […]