Authorities Searching for Missing Autistic 4-Year-Old in Canton
The Canton Police Department, in collaboration with other local agencies, is actively searching for a missing 4-year-old boy, Kaleb Jamison. Kaleb, who is autistic, was last seen today at approximately 11:45 a.m. at the Trails Apartments. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, pull-ups, and no shoes. Authorities are urging anyone with information on […]
Governor Reeves Declares State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Francine Approaches Mississippi
In anticipation of the impact of Tropical Storm Francine, Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency for Mississippi. The declaration allows state and local agencies to mobilize resources ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding across the state. Tropical Storm Francine heads toward Mississippi […]
Convicted Felon Indicted for Possessing a Firearm In Jackson
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a Mississippi man with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment charges that, on or about June 28, Marquez Dante Scott, 21, of Jackson, knowingly possessed a firearm after he was previously convicted of a crime punishable for a term exceeding one year. […]
University of Mississippi Vice Chancellor Indicted on 10 Counts Of Animal Cruelty
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Dr. Charlotte Pegues, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Mississippi, has been indicted by a grand jury on 10 counts of animal cruelty. Sheriff Joey East stated that Pegues was served the indictment, with her bond set at $75,000, which she has already posted. […]
Blue Springs Woman Arrested for Possession of Cocaine
According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department, during a daytime narcotics operation in the northeast section of the county, officers seized crack cocaine and arrested 31-year-old Amanda Sue Hill of Blue Springs. Deputies were dispatched to Tuscumbia Road after a report of a female slumped over and unresponsive in her vehicle. Upon arrival, Hill was […]
Two Suspects Arrested in Moss Point Homicide Case
The Moss Point Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with the August 6, shooting death of 43-year-old Dwan Williams. Williams was found with gunshot wounds at a residence on the 3600 block of Howze Street. 24-year-old Lorenzo Patterson Jr., of Moss Point, was arrested on September 7 and charged with accessory after the […]
September Is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is raising awareness to National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. They want to focus on reducing the state’s infant mortality rate (IMR), one of the highest in the nation. In 2021, Mississippi’s IMR was 9.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, and while it improved slightly to 9.2 in 2022, […]
UPDATE: Juvenile Suspect Charged After Threats Made At Northwest Rankin Middle School
On Monday, September 9, 2024, a student at Northwest Rankin Middle School received a text message related to a threat of mass violence to be perpetrated on school grounds. Unfortunately, neither school officials nor any law enforcement agency was contacted regarding the threat. This morning (Sept. 10, 2024) school officials were alerted to the existence […]
Lamar County Sheriff’s Office Asks Public To Help Find Missing 14-Year-Old
The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Nicole Jones, who was last seen in the Pine Crest Road area of Purvis on September 8. Nicole reportedly left her house between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m., though her clothing at the time is unknown. Authorities are urging anyone with information […]
Woman Found Shot To Death At Jackson Hotel
According to Detective Tommie Brown with the Jackson Police Department, a woman was found shot to death Tuesday morning at a hotel. The woman is described as a 30-year-old Hispanic female. She was deceased from gunshot wounds and was found at the OYO Hotel at 593 Beasley Road. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone […]