STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Pearl River Cpl Pushes Stranded Motorists Out Of Flooded Roadways In Rain
Despite the pouring rain, a Pearl River County Corporal went above and beyond to help out a stranded citizen. As the rain came down, Corporal Rony Polizzi was captured on camera pushing a disabled vehicle off the roadway, ensuring the safety of the stranded driver and keeping the roads clear for other motorists. He […]
Tupelo Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Domestic Violence Case
Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic violence call on County Road 931 in the Auburn community at approximately 8:25 a.m. Upon arrival, they found that a 57-year-old woman had been assaulted by her 36-year-old son, Gary Brandon Conway, at the home. The victim was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center […]
Tupelo Woman Arrested for Child Endangerment Charges
35-year-old Lauren Stewart of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant for two counts of Child Endangerment. The charges stem from a 2022 incident in which two juveniles were present during the sale of drugs. Stewart is being held without bond as ordered by the Lee […]
‘If you build it, they will come:’ Crystal Springs pastor works toward God’s gym
A Crystal Springs pastor is asking the community — and the extended community — to help him with his mission to put a gymnasium in place that will not just serve as a physical outlet but also a spiritual haven. “We’re here because the Lord has given me a vision to build a gym at […]
Three Charged in Connection to Murder of Tunica County Man
Three suspects have been charged in the murder of 38-year-old Vandarren McCray, who was shot and killed on September 2, at Kirby Estates Apartments in Robinsonville. Two Arrested in Connection with Homicide at Kirby Estates Apartments According to the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Jarvis Grant was arrested on September 6 and charged with murder […]
Woman arrested in Kemper County for burglary of a church
Cherokee Bell has been arrested on several burglary charges, according to Sheriff James Moore. Bell allegedly attempted to break into the Dollar General in Preston, on June 22. She reportedly tried to smash the store’s glass doors with bricks and other objects during the early morning hours. After being unsuccessful, she moved to the back […]
UPDATE: Kidnapping suspect barricaded in North Jackson home arrested without incident
According to Jackson Police Detective Tommy Brown, officers, along with a SWAT team and the U.S. Marshals were called out to a home on Ridgewood Road in north Jackson Monday. They were called to Pearl at Highland Village around one of the apartments there. Detective Brown said Jerell Lynch, a 27-year-old kidnapping suspect, barricaded himself […]
Tishomingo County Man Arrested for Felony Drug Possession, Firearm Involvement
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks officers arrested Brandon Wayne Massey of Tishomingo County, on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine, enhanced by the presence of a firearm. The arrest occurred during a routine stop, where authorities discovered the controlled substance and the firearm. Judge Seth Adams set Massey’s bond at $20,000. Additionally, a […]
Tupelo Man Arrested for Burglary of Commercial Building
A Tupelo man was arrested for Burglary of a Commercial Building. 58-year-old James O. Norfleet, of Tupelo, has been arrested and charged with Burglary of a Commercial Building following an incident at Magnolia Brick on McCullough Blvd. On September 3, officers responded to reports of a burglary, where a former employee had allegedly entered the […]
Travel: If you’re looking for those Fall colors, look toward the Bluegrass State
(StatePoint) Anyone who loves fall weather should make plans to come to Kentucky. When October and November roll around in the Bluegrass State, native Kentuckians and visitors alike have their eyes on the tree line, waiting for the first hints of autumn colors. And while the anticipation might seem almost too much to bear, the […]