Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Individual
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is requesting help from the public in identifying the individual pictured. Authorities want to speak with him regarding a case of stolen property on Old Taylor Road. If you have any information about this person’s identity or whereabouts, please contact Investigator Brad McDonald at 662-234-6421.
Tupelo Man Arrested After Trying Tor Flee Officers On Bicycle
On the night of October 11, Tupelo Police officers made an arrest after stopping an individual riding a bicycle without lights on Park Street. When approached, the man attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended by officers. Upon further investigation, police discovered the individual, identified as 43-year-old Terrell Bogan of Shannon, was carrying a firearm. […]
MS Office Of State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents To Install Smoke Detectors
The Mississippi Office of State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to install smoke detectors as temperatures begin to drop. The State Fire Marshal used Bolivar County as a reminder that your local fire station has smoke detectors if you need any! Bolivar County Fire Chief Jasen Norwood recently received the detectors from State Fire Coordinator […]
Canton Man Sentenced for Fatally Stabbing Gas Station Owner
A Canton man will serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing a gas station owner in the face. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced today that Moses Gordon, 46, pled guilty to aggravated assault in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to serve twenty years which is […]
Two Arrested for Allegedly Illegally Obtaining Unemployment Benefits
State Auditor Shad White announced today that Special Agents from his office have arrested Thaddieus Cooper and Artista Garner for conspiring to defraud the State of Mississippi by illegally obtaining unemployment benefits from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). According to the Auditor’s Office, Cooper, who was incarcerated and ineligible to receive unemployment benefits, […]
Lucedale Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Exploitation
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of Jimmie Ray Fields of Lucedale, for child exploitation charges. The case, investigated by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office with support from the Lucedale Police Department, was prosecuted by both the Attorney General’s Office and the George County District Attorney’s Office. Attorney General Fitch emphasized the importance of […]
Clarke County Woman Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Violence Following Shooting Incident
Investigators have arrested Kristy Tillman for aggravated domestic violence in connection with a shooting that occurred last Friday on County Road 1411. Tillman appeared before Justice Court Judge Brian McLaughlin this afternoon, where her bond was denied due to her prior felony status. The shooting victim, identified as Warren Conner, was found with a gunshot […]
This week’s Hunter’s Moon to be third consecutive Supermoon
This week’s full moon, known as The Hunter’s Moon, will be the third of four consecutive supermoons, according to NASA. Due to its reaching pedigree a day earlier, this supermoon is expected to be slightly bigger and brighter than the rest. The Hunter’s Moon, traditionally the first full moon following the Harvest Moon, falls in […]
Body Found at Scene of Large Structure Fire In Kemper County
A body was found at the scene of a structure fire on Monday afternoon, October 14, according to Kemper County Sheriff James Moore. The fire happened around 3:15 p.m. at 4107 Blackwater 493 Road. According to WTOK, Firefighters and law enforcement officials responded to multiple buildings engulfed in flames, along with two vehicles, two boats, […]
MEMA Encourages Participation in Statewide ‘Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging residents across the state to take part in the annual ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m. The self-led drill is designed to help participants practice essential safety actions during an earthquake. During the drill, Mississippians will be reminded to follow […]