Two Arrested in Major Drug and Firearm Bust in East Mississippi
Agents with the East Mississippi Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of 14th Avenue, seizing a substantial amount of drugs, firearms, and cash. During the search, officers confiscated approximately 2 lbs of marijuana, 1 lb of cocaine, 2 ounces of crack cocaine, 69 suspected fentanyl pills, an AK-style pistol, a […]
Saltillo Woman Arrested for Burglary of Tupelo Storage Facility
Tupelo Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent burglary at Big Lenny’s Storage on Washington Street. Officers responded to a call on October 17, at 1229 Washington Street, where they learned that a storage unit had been burglarized and multiple items were stolen. Surveillance footage from the business provided officers with images […]
Tupelo Man Charged with Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon After Hitting Light Pole
In the early hours of October 27, Tupelo Police officers were dispatched to the Hilton Garden Inn at 363 East Main Street in response to a report of property damage. Witnesses informed officers that an unidentified male had struck a light pole with his vehicle and then fled the scene. Officers found the unoccupied vehicle […]
Hernando man arrested for allegedly having stolen property in Oxford
A Hernando man has been arrested for possession of stolen property in Oxford. On October 26th, at approximately 4:12 p.m., a detective from the Oxford Police Department responded to a gas station on Highway 7 South to help patrol officers who were already on a call for stolen property that was pinging in the area. […]
New Mural Coming To Life In Clinton’s Boulevard Business District
Main Street Clinton announced the addition of a beautiful new mural in the Boulevard Business District. The mural was created by Colombian-born artist and Clinton resident Lucia Duque and it celebrates Mississippi’s state flower in a stunning botanical design. Duque has already begun her work on the mural, located on the SouthGroup Insurance building at […]
The Bell Witch: A Southern Haunting, and its Mississippi connection
Halloween is a time we like to gather around and tell spooky stories, when the veil between living dead is said to be thinned and the supernatural walk freely on earth. Whether that’s true or not, we’ve always had a thing about The Bell Witch, and what better time to dive into this classic American […]
Hattiesburg Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Runaway Teen
The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking the public to help find a 15-year-old runaway. Kdrianna Hope was reported as a runaway on October 7th. Her family has not been able to reach her since. Relatives believe there is a possibility that she traveled to Texas to stay with a friend. Hope is described as approximately […]
Police: School rumors at Pearl fueled by national threat
Details are sketchy at this time, but a nationwide threat on schools around the country resulted in Pearl Police Department receiving the call of a shooter at Pearl High school this morning. Pearl officials confirmed that the FBI is investigating that side of the rumor, and that the school is on a soft lockdown right […]
Halloween Safety Tips for a Safe and Fun Night of Trick-or-Treating
As families and kids prepare for a night of costumes, candy, and fun, safety is key to ensuring everyone has a safe and memorable Halloween. Here are some essential Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters, parents, and the community to keep in mind while celebrating tonight. For Trick-or-Treaters Stay Visible: Make sure costumes are bright or […]
Drug Investigation in Columbia Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Narcotics and Firearms
On October 30, a joint drug investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Columbia Police Department culminated in the arrest of two individuals after executing a search warrant at a residence on 15 Williamsburg Road in Columbia, Mississippi. During the search, investigators seized methamphetamine (both liquid and solid forms), marijuana, prescription medications, scales, drug […]