Suspect Arrested After Woman Found Shot Inside Tupelo Home
Tupelo Police are investigating the deadly shooting of an adult female that occurred on Friday morning, October 25, on Smokey Mountain Drive. The incident led to the arrest of a suspect who is a family member of the victim. At approximately 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a house on Smokey Mountain Drive after receiving an […]
Three Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Vehicle They Thought Was Following Them In Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened two days ago, on October 23, in the 1100 block of Hardy Avenue. On October 23, officers arrested 20-year-olds Donnez Rafeyon Lebron Yarbor and Na’Alhyia Nakia Miller, both charged with one count of drive-by shooting. The following day, 24-year-old Devon […]
Jackson Police Investigating Homicide on Greenway Court; Suspect Identified
On Thursday, October 24, Jackson Police Department Homicide Detectives responded to a homicide in the 100 block of Greenway Court. When detectives arrived, they found the victim deceased on the floor, with multiple gunshot wounds. Following the investigation, detectives obtained a Bench Warrant for the arrest of Roddrick Jones, who has been identified as the […]
Join PetSmart for Barktoberfest During National Adoption Week!
Mark your calendars for tomorrow, October 26th and head over to Petsmart for Barktoberfest! Barktoberfest is held in celebration of National Adoption Week! This fun, family-friendly event is hosted by PetSmart Charities and Hub City Humane Society and will feature adoptable dogs and cats, games, crafts, and a special Trunk or Treat from 1 p.m. […]
Jones County Sheriff Addresses Threats Against Local Schools On Social Media
Sheriff Joe Berlin issued a statement addressing the heightened fear and anxiety caused by social media-based threats directed at students and staff in the Jones County School District this week. The threats, particularly targeting Northeast Jones High School, have prompted an immediate response from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Berlin said that he has […]
Meridian Hit-and-Run Claims Life of Local CPA
Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan confirmed Thursday that 79-year-old John Culpepper has died from injuries sustained in an alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred on Tuesday. Culpepper, a partner at the CPA firm Culpepper & Culpepper, was involved in the accident, which took place off King Road at approximately 12:58 p.m. Meridian police are seeking the […]
Mustang Stolen In 2009 Recovered From Ross Barnett Reservoir
A black 2008 Ford Mustang, reported stolen in 2009, was recovered from the Ross Barnett Reservoir near Lake Harbor Road on Thursday, October 24. The discovery was made by the Reservoir Police Department around 1:00 p.m., prompting a response from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigations Division. The vehicle was found submerged approximately 15 […]
Pontotoc Woman Arrested for Felony Fleeing in Connection to March Incident
On October 22, the Tupelo Police Department arrested 28-year-old Jessica P. Mathis of Pontotoc on a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant for Felony Fleeing. The charges stem from an incident in March 2024 when Mathis fled from police after running a red light and driving over a curb. During the chase, Mathis drove the […]
Burn Ban Issued In Several Counties Across The State
Multiple counties in central and southern Mississippi are under a burn ban, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. In north Mississippi, Lee County is currently under a burn ban. During this ban, anything with an open flame that produces embers is not allowed. This includes campfires, bonfires, fire pits, fire rings, burn barrels, debris burning, […]
MDWFP asks hunters to use Deer and Turkey game check to report harvest
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks is asking hunters to report their harvest. For retail businesses, continually keeping track of inventory is a fundamental key to success. Wildlife management is rather similar – populations must be monitored to assess how they are influenced by harvest, disease, or other factors. White-tailed deer are Mississippi’s […]