Oxford Police Arrest Man For Robbery
On August 6, at approximately 9:37 PM, the Oxford Police Department received a 911 call about a male coming behind the counter of Rascals on Belk Blvd and taking money. The suspect then ran out of the store. There were no reported injuries. Oxford Police Officers quickly arrived and set up a perimeter around the […]
Body Found In Laurel Park Identified As Missing Jones County Man
UPDATE: The body found in Mason Park in Laurel was identified as missing man Ricky L. Dunaway. _______________________________________________________________________ According to WDAM, authorities are conducting a death investigation in Laurel following the discovery of a body at Mason Park on Tuesday, according to Jones County Coroner Burl Hall. Coroner Hall said that the Laurel Police Department […]
Wiggins Man Sentenced To Prison For Possession with Intent to Distribute over 250 Grams of a Substance Containing Fentanyl
A Wiggins man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over 250 grams of a substance containing fentanyl. 28-year-old George Tavoris Moore, Jr. was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. According to court documents, on September 7, 2023, the Wiggins Police Department received information that Moore was […]
Main Harbor Marina offers reward for missing Cockatoo’s safe return
A local marina is offering $500 for the safe return of a missing white Cockatoo named Buddy. Buddy was the constant companion of “Scooba” Steve Cermak, a Reservoir area man who was well-known by much of the community. Cermak experienced a medical condition over the weekend and was found dead in the Reservoir after his […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Veteran And Beloved Dog Reunited Thanks To Kindness Of VA Police Officer
Recently, a senior Chihuahua mix named Trixie was brought to Mississippi Animal Rescue League for emergency housing when her dad, a veteran, had to be hospitalized at the Veterans Hospital (VA) in Jackson. Trixie is his world, and the kind staff at the VA understood just how important it was for Trixie to be […]
Two Women Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-59 In Hattiesburg
Two women were killed in a wreck on I-59 in Hattiesburg. The wreck happened last Friday, August 2 on I-59. It involved multiple vehicles. The Hattiesburg Police Department identified the victims as 66-year-old Peggy Herron and 56-year-old Lisa Foster, both residents of Hattiesburg. The crash, which tied up northbound lanes for hours, also left another […]
Three Arrested In US Postal Service Collection Box Break-Ins
The Madison Police Department, in collaboration with the US Postal Service, arrested three suspects in connection with the break-in of several blue postal collection boxes in the metro area, including a large collection box in Madison. The investigation began on August 5, after reports of the break-ins. Evidence led investigators to a suspect vehicle located […]
Body Found Near Wooded Area on Rice Road In Ridgeland
According to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, a body was found on the woodline of an area on Rice Road across the street from the craft center. Chief Myers said the body appears to have been there for quite some time, likely at least four weeks. He said the body was wearing nice running shoes, […]
Tupelo Police Investigating Shooting On Beasley Drive
A shooting in the Haven Acres community in Tupelo left one man seriously injured. Tupelo Police responded to a call at approximately 11:15 AM on Tuesday, reporting a gunshot victim in the 3000 block of Beasley Drive. Officers arrived to find an adult male who had been shot inside a home following a disturbance. Witnesses […]
Pascagoula Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Felon
The Pascagoula Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Leon Rogers, who is wanted on a felony warrant. 42-year-old Rogers is described as 6’4″ in height and weighing 295 pounds. Authorities advise the public not to approach Rogers if seen. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call the Pascagoula Police Department at […]