Body Found Near Forest Avenue Exit In Jackson
On Friday, October 11, the Jackson Police Department Investigation Unit, along with local wildlife and fishermen, discovered a deceased individual in a wooded area near the Forest Avenue Exit and Clay Street. Authorities have not yet identified the individual, and the investigation is ongoing. At this time, it is unclear whether the body is connected […]
Driver Involved In Bad Wreck In Pearl Dies After Trying To Flee The Scene
The Pearl Police Department is investigating a deadly accident that occurred on October 10, on Highway 468. Around 11:17 p.m., officers responded to reports of a crash with injuries in the 2300 block of the highway. Upon arriving at the scene, the first responding officer noticed a male fleeing from the wrecked vehicle and running […]
Echoes of the Mississippi: The Legend of the Singing River
My Meme, Linda Price Hogue, can tell some stories that can make your hair curl. No seriously- she knows some spooky lore. Ever since I was young, spend-the-nights at Meme’s always had a story. The “Big Cat” story has always been one of my favorites. My current favorite is one of her more recent stories […]
Suspect Apprehended Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit in George County
A coordinated effort between local and out-of-state law enforcement agencies resulted in the apprehension of a suspect involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Sunday. The George County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for assistance from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office regarding the chase, which involved a vehicle stolen out of Jackson […]
Three Arrested in Overnight Jones County Narcotics Busts
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) conducted two narcotics search warrants overnight on Sunday, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of methamphetamine. The first search took place at a home near the intersection of Highway 28 and Crepe Myrtle Lane in the Calhoun community, where narcotics agents arrested 47-year-old Shaun Farris. […]
Tupelo Man Charged with Second-Degree Arson in Furniture Store Fire
A 36-year-old Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with second-degree arson following an investigation into a fire at Independent Furniture on West Jackson Street. On October 11, 2024, officers responded to a report of arson at the business, where several thousand dollars’ worth of materials had been deliberately set on fire. Tupelo Police Detectives […]
Canton man faces maximum sentence for Gratification of Lust connected to family member
A Canton man pleaded guilty to a charge connected to his abuse of a 14-year-old girl and will now serve the maximum penalty. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced today that Eugene Wilson, 62, pled guilty to one count of gratification of lust of a minor in Madison County Circuit Court. He […]
MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: Henry Young, Coahoma County
Henry Young was 90 years old when he was last seen in Jonestown, Mississippi in 1990. On that night, a teenage acquaintance admitted robbing and killing him a week later. His case is still open. Henry, nicknamed “Sug,” lived and worked on the Alcorn Russell farm. Reports say that during the night on July 23, […]
Jackson Homeless Shelter Asking For Children Clothing Donation For Families in Need
Wingard Home, a local homeless shelter in Jackson, is asking for donations to help support families and individuals staying at their facility. Their current greatest need is children’s clothing. Shelter director, Charlotte Wingard, said they need donations of clothing for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 7. With new mothers and a […]
FELDER RUSHING: Fall is just another season of gardening
By Felder Rushing Syndicated Columnist Old Man Winter just landed an early first blow, a light punch to the senses to remind us that yes, cold weather and darker nights are here. There have been a lot of gardeners running in circles on the Mississippi Gardening and other Facebook pages, moaning and groaning and pouting […]