Five Individuals Arrested in Multi-State Investigation of a Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs in the Jackson Area
Five individuals were arrested yesterday pursuant to a federal indictment filed in the Southern District of Mississippi charging defendants from Hinds, Madison, and Newton counties. The charges stem from a multi-year federal investigation of a drug trafficking operation distributing methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illegal drugs in the area of Jackson, Mississippi and elsewhere. The indictment […]
Crystal Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Brandishing a Firearm During a Carjacking in Jackson
A Crystal Springs man pled guilty to brandishing a firearm while carjacking a woman in front of her home in Jackson. According to court documents, 31-year-old Christopher Lawrence Murray, brandished a pistol during a carjacking in the Jackson area. In May of 2021, Murray and another man approached a woman sitting in her car in […]
Three Sanitation Workers Arrested for Embezzlement After Allegedly Stealing Rolls Of Trash Bags
On Tuesday, July 30th, the Starkville Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with embezzlement and fraud committed in public office. The suspects, 20-year-old Dylan Coleman (from Sturgis), 31-year-old Douglas Erwin (from Starkville), and 30-year-old Stevenson Tutton, Jr. (from Starkville), were employees of the City of Starkville Sanitation Department at the time of the incidents. […]
Man Shot On Washington Street In Vicksburg
On Tuesday, July 30, at 1:21 p.m., the Vicksburg Police Department responded to a shooting on Speed Street and Washington Street. They found a 53-year-old white male who had been shot in the right upper arm. He was taken by ambulance to UMMC for treatment. This case is under investigation.
Richland Event Brings Some Last Summer Fun Before The School Year
The City of Richland hosted their first major event at the city’s new Parks and Recreation building, The Family Last Blast Summer Party on Saturday. The event was meant to offer a last little bit of summer fun for families in the community before the school year begins later this week. “It’s an excellent opportunity […]
MBI Issues Silver Alert For Missing Covington County Man
MBI has issued a Silver Alert for a missing man from Covington County. 48-year-old Willie Lindsey Jr. has been missing since July 29. Lindsey was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. Family and friends have not heard from Lindsey since his disappearance, raising concerns for his well-being. He was last seen in […]
City of Madison Expands Liberty Village Playground with New Equipment
In 2023, the City of Madison applied for and was awarded a grant through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under the Land Water Conservation Funds program. This grant is dedicated to expanding the play equipment at Liberty Village. After a thorough review of all bids, Moonshot Recreation was awarded the contract for the […]
Tylertown Police Looking For Two Men Wanted In Connection To Recent Shooting
The Tylertown Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Kendarious Lenoir, also known as “Pop,” and Kenzell Lenoir, also known as “Ken,” for questioning. The Walthall County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for any credible information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in the shooting that occurred […]
Intoxicated Man Allegedly Pointing Gun At People In Tupelo Parking Lot Arrested
A disturbance involving a firearm in the Fairpark District last night resulted in the arrest of an Ecru man. At approximately 11:00 PM, Tupelo Police were dispatched to Toast Cocktail and Piano Bar, located at 205 E Troy St, following reports of a man causing a disturbance with a gun. Witnesses reported that an intoxicated […]
Second Arrest Made In Cold Case In Lee County
According to WTVA, another person was arrested concerning a former cold case in Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson identified the suspect as 36-year-old Niki Hester, of Detroit, Alabama. WTVA reports that she has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson. Wendy was found dead inside a home on […]