Four Lowndes County inmates charged after alleged arson fire in the jail
Four inmates have been charged with arson after setting fire to county jail. Last Friday night a fire broke out in the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center causing two inmates and three deputies to be treated at BMHGT for second degree burns and possible smoke inhalation. Four inmates have now been charged with arson. Dylan […]
802 Pound Alligator Caught During First Weekend Of Alligator Season
The opening weekend of the 2024 Alligator Season ended up with an impressive 802-pound catch. Hunters across the state hit the waters. Among them was Megan Sasser, who harvested an enormous alligator measuring 14 feet long with a belly girth of 65.5 inches and a tail girth of 47 inches. The gator weighed in at […]
Ocean Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Taking Smalltooth Sawfish, an Endangered Species
An Ocean Springs man pled guilty to violating the Endangered Species Act by severing the rostrum of a smalltooth sawfish, an endangered species, while on board a shrimp boat off the Florida Keys. 62-year-old Hong Thanh Nguyen pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport and was sentenced to one year of probation. Nguyen’s guilty […]
Routine Safety Checkpoint Turns Into High Speed Chase In Jackson
A routine safety checkpoint on Medgar Evers Blvd turned into a pursuit when a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica refused to stop for Mississippi Highway Patrol State Troopers at approximately 11:54 a.m. The driver, 35-year-old David White of Jackson, nearly hit a trooper before speeding away. Troopers initiated a chase that ended on Yarbor Street, where White […]
Mississippi Inmates Harvest Over 143,000 lbs. of Produce in Productive Summer Season
Mississippi inmates have successfully harvested over 143,000 pounds of produce this summer, contributing fresh vegetables like broccoli, okra, corn, and peas to their meal trays. The program, aimed at teaching inmates horticulture skills, took place at various correctional facilities across the state, including the Mississippi State Penitentiary, Marshall County Correctional Facility, and Central Mississippi Correctional […]
Suspect Flees on Foot After High-Speed Chase in Vicksburg
A routine traffic stop escalated into a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday when a gray 2016 Chevrolet sedan refused to pull over for a Vicksburg Police officer on Indiana Avenue near South Frontage Road. The suspect led officers on a chase that ended near Gibson Road, where the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot […]
Driver Throws Speeding Ticket Out Window, Leads Troopers on High-Speed Chase
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 55 escalated into a high-speed pursuit after the driver of a Dodge Challenger fled from Mississippi Highway Patrol State Troopers. The incident began at approximately 10:51 a.m. when troopers stopped the Challenger for speeding and failing to wear a seatbelt at the 107-mile marker. After receiving a citation, the […]
North Carolina Fugitive Wanted for Child Sex Crimes Arrested At Richland Hotel
On September 3, the Richland Police Department FLEX Unit, assisted the United States Marshals Service, with locating and apprehending a wanted fugitive from the State of North Carolina.Information was obtained, that the suspect, Mark Jacques Greene, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was possibly staying at a hotel in Richland. Greene had 8 active felony warrants for: […]
Body Found Lying In Road In Jackson
According to Jackson police, a body was found lying on TV Road near Maddox Road. Detective Brown said the body was found Thursday morning. There are no other details at this time. We will continue to keep you updated on this developing story.
Five Inmates Graduate from Food Industry Certification Program at Forrest County Jail
The Forrest County Adult Detention Center is celebrating the graduation of five individuals who have completed a certification program aimed at helping them find employment in the food industry after their release. The program, overseen by IN2WORK, provides inmates the opportunity to earn a Manager’s ServSafe Certificate from the National Restaurant Association. This certification gives […]