June is National Safety Month. Here are some tips for summer safety!
June is National Safety Month! Even with our busy schedules and this ridiculous heat, Summer is a time for fun and relaxation. As temperatures rise and the sun shines longer, summer brings us outdoors for holidays, vacations, sports, celebrations and all kinds of activities. It’s crucial, however, to prioritize safety during these days. Here are […]
Jackson County investigators seek 16-year-old runaway
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help to find a 16-year-old runaway. Sunday afternoon, June 23, Beatrice Victoria Yonko was seen near the Econo Lodge on Washington Avenue in St. Martin. She was walking south, wearing a pink tank top, black jeans with a brown sweater tied around her waist, and […]
Arrest Made In Deadly South Jackson Shooting
On Tuesday, June 25, the Jackson Police Department began investigating a homicide that happened in the 1100 block of Primrose St. Detectives learned that the victim, Cortez’ Dunlap, was shot at this location. He was pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives arrested Xavier Wells in connection to this case. Wells is charged with Murder, Convicted Felon […]
Miss. Insurance Commissioner: Please exercise caution with fireworks this holiday
JACKSON, Miss. – The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages firework safety this Independence Day. The SFMO performs pyrotechnic inspections for shows that are performed on state owned properties. Pyrotechnics companies must apply for a permit for shows. Once received, the SFMO verifies all information pertaining to insurance, technicians, and local public safety information. Deputies must be […]
JPD asks for public’s help in finding missing teen
Jackson Police Department are looking for a missing 14-year-old who was last seen Monday in Jackson. Kendarius Crockett was last seen leaving the 2000 block of Shrewbury Street on Monday. He was wearing a blue hoodie and green shorts, according to police. Kendarius is 14 years old and stands six feet tall. HE has black […]
Accused Tunica County murderer pleads guilty to separate manslaughter charge
A Tunica man was sentenced to the maximum penalty on manslaughter charges Monday. According to the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department, Quinterrance Vardaman, 26, of Tunica, MS was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison in the Mississippi Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death at Kirby Estates Apartments in Robinsonville, […]
Passenger Of Vehicle Shot And Killed In Drive-By Shooting In Edwards
A man was killed after a drive-by shooting in Edwards. According to WLBT, Police Chief Terrence Crump said 21-year-old D’Aaron Kortez Carter was shot on Willie V. Crump Lane around 11 p.m. on Monday while sitting in a vehicle. The vehicle was shot three times. Carter was sitting in the rear passenger seat of the […]
Memphis Man Sentenced to Ten Years for Drug Trafficking
OXFORD, Miss. – A Memphis man was sentenced today to ten years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to court records, Christopher Brittenum, 39, previously pled guilty to participating in a drug conspiracy. The Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating Brittenum after Brittenum sold fentanyl resulting in the overdose death of an Olive Branch […]
Hattiesburg Police Looking For Runaway 15-Year-Old
he Hattiesburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Nevaeh Townsend, a 15-year-old girl who has been reported as a runaway. Nevaeh was last seen on Friday, June 21, at approximately 6 p.m., when she left a family member’s home in the 900 block of Quinn Street. It was later discovered that she […]
Man Allegedly Steals Over $1K Worth Of Merchandise From Tupelo Wal-Mart
On June 15, the Tupelo Police Department executed a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant, 42-year-old arresting Michael S. Jones, of Randolph, for Felony Shoplifting. The warrant pertains to a 2023 incident where Jones allegedly shoplifted over one thousand dollars worth of merchandise from the Wal-Mart located at 2270 West Main Street. Jones was apprehended […]