Lee County seeks men who failed to register as a sex offenders
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is looking for several men for failure to register as a sex offender. According to a post from Sheriff Jim Johnson, deputies are trying to locate Darryl Austin Mann, 62. Mann is balding with gray hair and blue/green eyes. He is approximately 5’9″ and 135 pounds. Mann was convicted on […]
Pearl River County man arrested on drug, assault on officer charges
A Pearl River County man was arrested on multiple drug charges and assault on an officer late last week. On Friday, Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators were conducting proactive operation in the Nicholson area of Picayune. While working, they observed a vehicle blocking the roadway at 121 Daisy Drive. Investigators approached the residence […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Gulfport, MS to Gulfport, FL — Mississippi returns the favor
The City of Gulfport, Mississippi, is stepping up to help their sister city in Florida after historic storm damage from Hurricane Helene. Gulfport, Florida, has been severely impacted by record storm surges and flooding. “As a community familiar with hurricane devastation, we know how crucial it is to unite in times of need,” said a […]
Monroe County man arrested for allegedly using child to steal gun
Authorities say a Monroe County man has been arrested after allegedly using a child to help him steal guns from a local store. Alvis Eugene West has been arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and charged with the following charges related to stealing guns from a business in Hamilton over the weekend. 2 counts of […]
Jones County man arrested after high speed chase
A Jones County man was arrested over the weekend after a high-speed chase. A release says that Jones County Sheriff’s Department Chief of Investigations and Narcotics Vince Willams arrested Davian Jefferson, 22, of Heidelberg, on Saturday night. Chief Williams was working an overtime impaired driver enforcement detail, funded by a grant from the Mississippi Office […]
Pearl River man pleads guilty to possession of meth with intent on Choctaw reservation
Jackson, MS – A Pearl River man pled guilty to possession of over 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Bill Clemons, Jr., 37, was indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2024 for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. […]
Pedestrian killed in Monday night crash in Jackson
A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson Monday night. Jackson Police Department spokesman Detective Tommie Brown said around 6:50 pm Monday, a 28-year-old black male was walking on I-55 South Frontage Road near Elton Road when he was struck by a 2019 black Hyundai Elantra. The driver of the 2019 […]
Langford Volunteer Fire Department accepts grant funds from Firehouse Subs
RANKIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI – Langford Volunteer Fire Department has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, receiving $29,855 to ensure the Langford Fire Protection District is safer than ever. The grant will be used to purchase three air packs and five air cylinders for the department and will ensure our […]
Tuesday Weather: Cloudy and warm, some light rain possible
Today will be partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower this afternoon. Temperatures top out in the mid to upper 80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows ranging from the upper 50s north to the mid 60s south. Darkhorse Weather is brought to you by Complete Exteriors. Specializing in roofing and […]