Echoes of the Mississippi: Effigy Beads found at Poverty Point
What are Effigy Beads? Effigy beads found in Mississippi offer a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural legacy of the region’s indigenous peoples. These small, intricately crafted objects, made from materials such as shell, stone, or clay, stand out from regular beads due to their unique shapes—often depicting animals, plants, or human figures. Each effigy […]
MDOC Escapee Captured Soon After He Escaped Thanks To K9 Voodoo, Joint Effort by Law Enforcement
Around 12:45 p.m. Friday, the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) contacted the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office to report blood and clothing found on an exterior fence, indicating a possible escape. MDOC immediately began an emergency headcount to verify the situation. Rankin County deputies, along with officers from the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), Madison Police Department […]
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Southaven Man
A Silver Alert was issued for a missing Southaven man. Walter Calvin Jenkins is 74 years old and is 6’01” and weighs 175 pounds. Jenkins was last seen on July 4th, at about 9:30 p.m. in the 7700 block of Whitten Pont Cove in Desoto County driving. He was wearing a green t-shirt and black […]
Woman Found Dead, Floating In Apartment Pool In Grenada
According to WTVA, a woman was found dead, floating in a pool at an apartment complex in Grenada. The incident happened Thursday evening at the Riverhills Apartments where she and her friends were swimming. The coroner said something happened and she was found floating face down in the pool. She was pronounced deceased at 10:50 […]
Freedom Fest Brings Local Churches and Community Together for July 4th Celebration
Crossgates Baptist Church, the City of Brandon, and Hometown Magazines partnered in hosting the first annual Freedom Fest at the Brandon Amphitheater on Wednesday. Guests could enjoy food, bouncy houses, a rock climbing wall, a bike parade, pie eating contests, and a cornhole tournament. There was also a concert featuring patortic tunes and worship music […]
Pittsboro Man Arrested for Weapon Possession and Probation Violation
On Thursday night, June 30, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest of 27-year-old Jalyn Vaughn, of Pittsboro. Vaughn was apprehended by patrol deputies on Old Airport Road for multiple traffic offenses. During the arrest, deputies conducted a search of Vaughn’s vehicle and discovered a Glock 43 pistol. […]
Tupelo Man Arrested For Allegedly Destroying Ex-Girlfriend’s Home Furnishings, Having Two Molotov Cocktails
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 40-year-old Jason Lambert, of Tupelo, on charges of Domestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief. Lambert was arrested on Tuesday, June 2. He is accused of committing these criminal acts on June 15, in the 200 block of Danny Witt Lane in […]
Three Arrested, $19,500 Worth Of Roxicodone Seized In Major Adams County Drug Bust
During the early morning hours of July 3rd, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested three individuals for Trafficking a Sch II Drug (Roxicodone). Over the last several months the Special Operations Group has been working a ring that has distributed large amounts of Roxicodone in Adams County. Authur Grayson (Natchez), Quentin Pollard […]
Gulfport Man Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing His Grandparents
On July 3, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23-year-old Jordan Keith Campbell and charged him with two counts of Aggravated Domestic Assault. At approximately 8:32 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 400 block of Glen Valley Way. When they arrived, they found two victims with multiple stab wounds. The investigation […]
Two Inmates Escape From Claiborne County Detention Center
UPDATE: They have been apprehended. ________________________________________________________ Two inmates are on the run in Claiborne County. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the inmates escaped around 2:20 a.m. The inmates who escaped are 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins, who was being held for Copiah County and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson, who was being held for Jefferson County but is from […]