Ridgeland Man Arrested for Residential Burglary and Drug Possession
On Thursday, October 10, Ridgeland Police Officers responded to a reported residential burglary on Highland Drive. After an investigation, 47-year-old Ronnie Westberry of Ridgeland was arrested. When detectives arrived at the scene, they began investigating and were able to quickly identify Westberry as a suspect in the burglary. As the investigation continued, another Ridgeland Police […]
Beaumont Mayor Charged with Simple Assault by Threat
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Beaumont Mayor Scotty Dailey following accusations made by a local resident. According to WLOX, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office charged Dailey with simple assault by threat on Monday after an incident at a gas station in September. According to the complaint, Beaumont resident Damon White accused […]
Man Who Drowned While Fishing In Monroe County Identified
According to WTVA, a man who died in a weekend drowning on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway north of the Aberdeen Lock and Dam has been identified. Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley identified him as 55-year-old Joseph Roy West from Shannon. The coroner said West fell into 14 feet of water just after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. […]
West Point Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Woman Shot
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a Friday night shooting that left a woman wounded. According to WTVA, ahe suspect, identified as 32-year-old LaJeffrey Quinn, is being held in the Clay County Jail after he was arrested Saturday. According to Investigator John Michael Lay, the incident happened on Critz Street, […]
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Election Day Efforts for the November 2024 General Election
Jackson, Miss. – United States Attorney Todd Gee announced today that Assistant United States Attorneys Bert Carraway and Samuel Goff will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. AUSAs Carraway and Goff have been appointed to serve as […]
Fall Festivities And Events Happening Around Mississippi
There are so many fun fall events and festivities around the state coming up soon! We are compiling a list of events around the state! Please email or message us if you know of one we are missing! Jackson County: Clarke County: Madison County: Hinds County: Lafayette County: Panola County/Quitman County: You can email […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Dick’s Sporting Goods Donates To Tupelo School Resource Officers
It doesn’t matter how big or small the act is, we love celebrating the good we see around the state! The Tupelo Police Department posted on Facebook thanking a sporting goods store for their thoughtful donation. Dick’s Sporting Goods donated a bunch of sporting equipment to the Tupelo Police Department school resource officers. The Police […]
Pediatricians Say Sharing Books With Children is the Best Holiday Gift of All
(StatePoint) – A book can inspire joy and stir the imagination, and even better this holiday season is the gift of sharing that book with your child. “Turning the pages of a high-quality, print book filled with colorful pictures and rich, expressive language is best,” said Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, a pediatrician. “While touchscreens and other […]
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation offers civilian training to create community understanding
Citizens who have always wondered about how the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation works now have a chance to learn firsthand in a program designed to educate and foster cooperation between MBI and the community. The Mississippi Associates Program (MAP) is a 12-week course with six in-person classes and other online modules that will help explain […]
Multiple People Arrested On Drug-Related Charges In Picayune
On October 17, a collaborative operation between the Picayune Police Department’s Special Operations Division, federal and state agencies, and the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office led to multiple arrests during proactive patrols throughout the city and surrounding areas. The operation, aimed at cracking down on illegal drug activity, resulted in several traffic stops that led […]