Gulfport Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearms Offenses
A Mississippi man was sentenced to 420 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 55-year-old Mark Anthony Robillia was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on December 1, 2022, Robillia possessed five […]
Mississippi Highway Patrol Opens Applications for Cadet Class 69
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has officially opened the application process for Cadet Class 69. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent enlistment of 29 new trooper. Scheduled to commence in January 2025, Cadet Class 69 will span approximately 17 weeks and will be conducted at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy […]
Tupelo Man Arrested For Sexual Battery
On April 15th, the Oxford Police Department took a report of sexual assault. After investigation, 26-year-old Brandon Levon Gates, from Tupelo, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery. Gates was taken before a Municipal Court judge for an initial bond hearing and issued a $50,000 bond. The Oxford Police Department would like to thank the […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Local Butcher Donates Smoked Bones To Dogs At Animal Shelter
Benny Malone, the owner of a butcher shop called “Redemption Meat”, decided to make some dogs very happy at a local animal shelter. He brought a batch of smoked bones to the dogs at Animal Rescue Fund in Jackson. ARF is a no-kill animal shelter in the heart of Jackson. The bones brought so much […]
Man Missing From Pike County Area
A man is missing from the Pike County area. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office said Mr. Kyle Alan Kelly is a 60-year-old white male. He has brown hair, brown eyes, is 5’7″ and weighs 165 pounds. Kelly was last seen on June 2 at 3:00 p.m. near Highway 570 and West Topisaw North in Pike […]
Suspects Plead Guilty to 2nd Degree Murder in Monroe County Case
Brian Lee Hoover of Tennessee and Tommy Gene Randolph of Monroe County have pleaded guilty to the charge of 2nd Degree Murder in connection to the 2020 killing of Monroe County resident Jack Cowan. Each defendant received a 40-year sentence, with 30 years to serve day-for-day and 10 years suspended, for their roles in Cowan’s […]
Four Arrested After Drive-By Shooting In Gulfport
On June 10, the Gulfport Police Department arrested the following suspects in a recent drive-by shooting. D’Andre Joshua Willis, 17, was charged with four counts of Drive-By Shooting. Jeremy LaCarl D’Wayne Myles, 17, was charged with four counts of Drive-By Shooting and one count of Aggravated Assault. Jabaree Martel Winters, 17, was charged with three […]
Two Wanted In Burglary Investigation In Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in an ongoing auto burglary investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 4, at approximately 10 p.m., in the 3100 Block of Hardy Street. The persons of interest are pictured (below) inside a convenience store. If anyone can identify the individuals pictured […]
Attorney General Lynn Fitch Announces Phase Three of Be The Solution, Her Statewide Human Trafficking Initiative
Press Release from AG Lynn Fitch’s Office: Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced phase three of Be The Solution, her statewide education and awareness campaign to empower everyday Mississippians to help identify, report, and end human trafficking in Mississippi. The phase three expansion is a continuation of the human trafficking initiative led by Attorney General […]
Tuesday Weather: Mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80s
Mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Overnight, low temperatures will fall into the low to mid 60s. Darkhorse Weather is brought to you by Complete Exteriors. Specializing in roofing and gutter replacement and repairs, Complete Exteriors is dedicated to bringing you quality service from beginning to end. Give them […]