Truck Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 84 In Adams County
A deadly accident claimed the life of a Smithdale man on Thursday morning when his truck veered off Highway 84 and collided with a creek embankment. At approximately 9:27 a.m. on August 15, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash in Adams County. 49-year-old Robert Berryhill III was driving a 2025 […]
Jackson Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
A Jackson man was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, Marcus Delars Branson, 27, was found in possession of a firearm by officers with the U.S. Probation Office during a visit to his home. Branson had a prior federal felony conviction for […]
Jackson Man Arrested For Allegedly Making Terroristic Threats Against Kids And Teachers
On Wednesday, August 14, the Jackson Police Department launched an investigation into terroristic threats and cyberstalking in the 4400 block of Whip Poor Will Street. Detectives discovered that the suspect, Curtrevion Poe, had allegedly made threats against children and teachers at the location. Jackson Police officers arrested Poe in connection with the case. He has […]
Six Teenagers Plead Guilty in Ridgeland Carjacking Attempt
Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr. announced that six teenagers have pled guilty in connection with an attempted carjacking in Ridgeland. The individuals—19-year-old Ahmaud Lampkin, 14; 14-year-old 19-year-old Cortarrius Huff, 16-year-old Pernell Moore, 17-year-old Braylon Cooper, 14-year-old Tristan Burns, and 16-year-old Camerious Huff,—entered their pleas before Judge Dewey Arthur in Madison County […]
Gulfport Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
A Gulfport man pled guilty to possession of child pornography. According to court documents, Roy Alexander Johnson, 31, was identified by federal agents as the user of accounts that contained visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Johnson was identified after CyberTip reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led […]
Suspect Possibly Involved In Missing Person’s Case And Auto Theft Wanted By Jackson Police
The Jackson Police Department is asking the public to help locate 34-year-old Joshua Lloyd Collins. He is wanted in connection with an auto theft that happened on April 13, 2023, on Suncrest Drive in South Jackson. Collins is also a person of interest in the ongoing investigation of a missing person case involving Donald Hewitt […]
Rankin County Elementary Teacher Hit By Vehicle In School Parking Lot
Thursday morning, a teacher at Highland Bluff Elementary in Rankin County was struck by a vehicle. According to Sharon Patrick with the Rankin County School District, the teacher was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The extent of the teacher’s injuries is unknown. The Flowood police department is investigating the incident, and the […]
Two men in custody after escaping custody, one flees to Arkansas
Two people are behind bars after escaping custody when they were sent to the hospital for allegedly ingesting drugs. Pearl police say they are responsible for the burglary of a city building, commercial building and multiple thefts. Jeffery Bryan Lefevre from Provo, Utah and Billy Lee Coram from Searcy White, Arkansas are charged with six […]
Columbus Police Looking For Missing 14-Year-Old
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Arlayshia Burnside, who was last seen near Barber Drive and Sumrall Road. She was wearing a white hoodie and black tights at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information on Arlayshia’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lt. Brenda Young at 601-736-8225.
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: 120 Inmates Volunteer To Pack Meals For “Feed My Starving Children” Event
The Marshall County Correctional Facility recently held another successful Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) event, with 120 inmates volunteering to hand-pack meals for malnourished children around the world. The event, held on August 5-6, saw 100 percent participation from the inmates who signed up to help. Marshall County has participated in this initiative since […]