Insurance Commissioner: Take action now on storm damage
JACKSON, Miss. – If your home was damaged in recent storms, now is the time to take action. “Let your insurance company know the extent of the damage,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. “After tornadoes and other disasters, insurance companies will reach out to those with the worst losses first. If you are not staying […]
West Point man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
Oxford, MS – A West Point man was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. According to court documents, Quishaun Bennett, 36, previously pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills sentenced Bennett to 120 months in prison following his […]
Fire at Tupelo Wal-Mart Under Investigation
On September 10, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the Tupelo Police and Fire Departments responded to a fire at the Wal-Mart on West Main Street. After an initial investigation, it was determined that the fire, which started in the arts and crafts section, was intentionally set. The blaze began with a bouquet of fake flowers and […]
Kiln Man Killed When Vehicle Overturns In Hancock County
On Wednesday, September 11, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Dummy Line Road in Hancock County. A 2002 Ford F-250, driven by 31-year-old Dalton Emmons of Kiln, Mississippi, veered off the road and overturned. Emmons was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing […]
Former Horn Lake Alderman Arrested for Fraud
State Auditor Shad White announced today that Special Agents from his office have arrested Charles Roberts, a former alderman for the city of Horn Lake, on one count of Fraudulent Statements and Representations. Roberts is accused of unlawfully receiving unemployment benefits while still employed as an alderman and failing to disclose his income. The case […]
Jackson Man Charged With Murder In Stabbing On McDowell Road
On Thursday, September 12, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Jackson Police Department began investigating a homicide in the 200 block of W. McDowell Road. Detectives discovered that the victim, Deandre McDonald, had been fatally stabbed at the scene. McDonald was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have arrested 24-year-old Anthony Hawkins, who has been charged […]
Flowood Police Arrest One In Gardens Of Manship Shooting
Arrest Made in Gardens of Manship Shooting On the evening of September 8, 2024, at 9:01 p.m., Flowood Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots in the Gardens of Manship neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered shell casings in the road, a wooden fence riddled with bullet holes, and one residence that had been […]
Tupelo Police Arrest Suspect In Vehicle Burglary
On September 10, officers from the Tupelo Police Department responded to reports of vehicle burglaries in the Shea Street area. When they arrived, they spoke with a property owner who reported that a suspect had broken a window of his vehicle and stolen items. While officers were investigating the scene, additional patrol units in the […]
Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop in Tupelo
On September 7, officers in Tupelo stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on Doe Run Road. During the stop, officers noticed the smell of marijuana and ordered the suspect to exit the vehicle. The suspect then fled the scene in the vehicle, leading officers on a pursuit before they lost sight of the car […]
Tree Falls On Meridian Home As Hurricane Francine Moves Through
As Hurricane Francine came through Mississippi, a tree fell on a home in Meridian. The house was on HWY 19 North in Suqualena. A large tree toppled, crashing onto a house. The devastation was captured in a photo taken by Odie Barrett, a member of the Lauderdale Emergency Management Agency (LEMA). Emergency responders are on […]