Suspected Accomplice In Kidnapping Of Two Children, Murder Of 3-Year-Old In Custody
UPDATE: The suspected accomplice in the murder and kidnapping of two Louisiana children has been arrested. 32-year-old Victoria Cox, from Loranger, Louisiana, was located at the OYO Motel in Jackson. We are working to get information on her charges. _________________________________________________________________________________ TIMELINE OF EVENTS: Thursday, June 13, 8 a.m. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, in Louisiana, received […]
Capitol Police Arrest Alleged Drug Dealer After Search Warrant At Jackson Home
On Tuesday, June 11th, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, assisted by Capitol Police, executed a search warrant at a home, resulting in the arrest of 38-year-old Tarus Whitfield, a multi-drug distributor. During the search, agents seized multiple drugs in varying quantities, including methamphetamine, marijuana, crack and powder cocaine, oxycodone, morphine, Xanax, and over two dozen […]
One Seriously Injured In Crash On Hwy 84 East In Jones County
One person was seriously injured in a wreck in Jones County that happened Wednesday morning around 6:00 a.m. M & M, Sandersville, Rustin, and Powers volunteer fire departments responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 84 East just west of Charlie Green and Mill Creek Roads. Firefighters immediately began emergency aid for the single individual […]
Two Arrested After Four People Shot In Claiborne County
On Monday, May 27, at approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Northside Drive. Upon arrival, deputies observed a black Nissan Altima (Blackburn tag) that had been struck by multiple gunshots. Four young men were found lying near the car, suffering from gunshot wounds. They were later transported to UMMC Medical […]
Capitol Police Investigating After Body Found On Hite Street
According to Capitol Police Spokesperson Bailey Martin, a body was found on Hite Street Thursday. The body was transported to the State Crime Lab for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. This is an ongoing and open investigation.
Former Mississippi Lottery Corporation Vice President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
According to State Auditor Shad White, the former Vice President of Human Resources at the Mississippi Lottery Corporation has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Hope Bishop was arrested in November of 2023. She is accused of giving herself unauthorized raises. The Lottery Corporation staff discovered Bishop’s embezzlement and reported it to the State Auditor’s office when […]
Beside Still Waters: Open your eyes
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the […]
Oxford Police Department Arrest Woman For Cyberstalking
On May 12th, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in harassment report. The victim was receiving threatening text messages from fake numbers and notes at the victim’s home. After the investigation, 23-year-old Cynahmon Lee, of Oxford, MS, was arrested and charged with Cyberstalking. Lee was taken before a Municipal Court judge for her initial bond […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Jackson Fire Department Donates Luggage to Methodist Children’s Home
The Jackson Fire Department made a surprise visit to the Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) this week, donating luggage to teens in group homes. Deputy Fire Chief Cleoth Sanders, Captain A. Harris, Lieutenant Q. Johnson, and Firefighter T. Collins from Engine 26 delivered the gifts. “We are incredibly grateful for the support and kindness of the […]
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, 40-year-old William Charles Clemmons, Jr., was indicted by a federal grand jury and pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Clemmons is scheduled to be sentenced on September 11, 2024, and faces a […]