Ocean Springs Fire Department Announces Chris Hupe as New Deputy Fire Chief
The Ocean Springs Fire Department is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Hupe as the new Deputy Fire Chief. With a distinguished 15-year career in fire service, Hupe brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to public safety to this vital leadership role. Hupe, who joined the department in 2012 as a firefighter, has […]
Coffeville Student Killed After Hit By Vehicle In Pennsylvania
According to WTVA, a 17-year-old Coffeeville athlete was killed in Pennsylvania. The York County Coroner’s Office, told WTVA that Quinterrion Smith was visiting Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania with his basketball team. The incident happened on July 11. WTVA reports that he and his friends were trying to cross a road a little after 10 p.m. when […]
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in a store burglary that happened on Highway 19 South. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage breaking a window and entering the store. Authorities have released a photo and video of the suspect in hopes of gaining information that […]
Walnut Man Arrested After Allegedly Shoplifting Over $1K Worth Of Merchandise From Walmart
On July 12, the Tupelo Police Department arrested 31-year-old Ronald G. Carmon Jr., of Walnut, on a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant for felony shoplifting. The charges relate to a 2020 incident in which Carmon allegedly shoplifted over $1,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart located at 2270 West Main Street. Carmon is currently held […]
Tupelo Man Arrested For Sexual Battery Of Child Under 14
On July 12, the Tupelo Police Department arrested 55-year-old Frankie C. Clanton, of Tupelo, on a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant for two counts of sexual battery of a child under 14. The charges stem from a 2019 report in which a minor alleged sexual assault by Clanton. Clanton was held on a $25,000 […]
Tupelo Man Catches Three Masked Intruders In His Home, Scares Them Off By Firing Gun
Tupelo Police are investigating a home invasion that happened late Monday night. On July 15, at approximately 11:00 PM, a resident in the 400 block of Goodlett Street reported that his home was broken into while he was inside. The resident heard a loud noise from the rear of his house and armed himself with […]
Brandon And Hattiesburg Police Looking For Missing 15-Year-Old
On Monday, July 15, Brandon Police Department (BPD) received a report of a missing juvenile, Kamauri Harris. 15-year-old Kamauri was last seen on July 10 in the Crossgates neighborhood in Brandon. Witnesses said they saw her get into a gold Honda Accord with an unknown driver. Further investigation suggests that Kamauri traveled to the Hattiesburg […]
UPDATE: Body Found Lying On Road In Jackson Yesterday Identified
A body was found Wednesday morning in Jackson on Pine Tree Drive near Pine Lawn Place. Detectives learned that the victim had trauma to his upper body. Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased on scene. The victim was identified as Marvin Houck, Jr. This is an ongoing investigation, if anyone has any additional information relating to […]
State Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Community College Technician
Tuesday, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Timothy Lucius, former Telecommunications and Information Services Technician at Itawamba Community College, on one count of embezzlement. The arrest was carried out by Special Agents from the Auditor’s office. Lucius is accused of selling multiple pieces of electronic equipment, owned by Itawamba Community College, on his […]
MBI Issues Silver Alert For Missing Jackson Man
A Silver Alert was issued for a missing Jackson man. James Dewayne Beavers II is a 32-year-old man. He is 6’1 and weighs 147 pounds. He has golden hair and brown eyes. James Beavers was last seen Monday, July 15, at about 10:15 a.m. in the 3400 block of Highway 80 in Hinds County. He […]