Former Lauderdale Co. Teacher Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Online Threats Against School Officials, Students
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi, a Meridian man, who is a former teacher in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, was charged today with federal offenses related to his alleged online threats against school officials and former students. Lauderdale County Teacher Charged With Making Terroristic Threats According to court documents, 36-year-old Daniel Christian […]
Jackson Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Cedars of Lebanon
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday in the 100 block of Cedars of Lebanon. Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting and discovered the victim, who had been shot. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification […]
Echoes of the Mississippi: Who Was Hernando de Soto?
Whenever I first think of Hernando de Soto, I equate him with the fashion of the 16th century. The comically large pantaloon pants, the stockings, feathers and jewels with piles of gold in his eyes. These are things I associate with the great explorer Hernando de Soto. To some extent, this image I have could […]
Nine Children Removed from Home in Pontotoc County After Parents Test Positive for Meth
According to WTVA, nine children were removed from their home in the small town of Thaxton, North Mississippi, after their parents tested positive for methamphetamine use. Child Protective Services (CPS) took action on Friday to remove the children from a home on Graham Road in the Thaxton community. Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask stated that […]
Major Fentanyl Bust in Lee County Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Over 2,000 Pills
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, made a significant drug bust in the Guntown area on August 29. A man named Theodis Barron Jr. was arrested and a substantial amount of fentanyl pills was seized. During the operation, deputies encountered 58-year-old Barron, in the driveway of a home. […]
Photo Released Of Wanted Jackson Man Accused Of Beating His Mother To Death
According to Jackson police, a man is wanted after his mother was found beaten to death on Carver Street. The incident happened around 11:40 a.m. in the 900 block of Carver Street. Detectives learned that 63-year-old Louise Banks-Tornes had been physically assaulted at this location. She was pronounced deceased on the scene. Her son, Jerry […]
Hinds County Sheriff Releases Statement On Shooting At Georgia High School
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones released a statement on the shooting at a Georgia high this morning. The shooting happened at Apalachee High School in Winder Georgia Wednesday morning. Four people possibly lost their lives, and possibly close to 30 others were injured, according to other news sources.
🐻 Black Bear Spotted in Downtown Vicksburg
Early Wednesday morning, a black bear was spotted in a tree outside the old courthouse in downtown Vicksburg. While this sighting may seem unusual, authorities are reminding residents that a bear is a wild animal, and under no circumstances should anyone attempt to approach or feed it. Residents are advised to take precautions by securing […]
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Obstructing Emergency Services in Pontotoc County
On Sunday night, 23-year-old Luis Morales from Guatemala was arrested by Pontotoc County patrol deputies. He was charged with domestic violence against his girlfriend and obstructing emergency services after allegedly preventing her from calling 911 for law enforcement and medical assistance. Following the arrest, the Special Victims Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) initiated […]
Man Stabbed With Large Hunting Knife In Lee County
Early Wednesday morning, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a stabbing on Highway 348 in Guntown. At approximately 4:50 a.m., deputies were called to the scene after a male victim reported that he had been stabbed. When deputies arrived, the victim told deputies that he had gone to a home on Road 231 to […]