Madison Police Mourns the Loss of Lieutenant Chris Picou, K-9 Supervisor and Respected Officer
The Madison Police Department is grieving the tragic loss of one of their own. Lieutenant William Christopher “Chris” Picou, who served as the Administration and K-9 Supervisor, passed away on the night of November 10. His passing leaves a profound impact on his family, friends, fellow officers, and the entire first responder community. Lieutenant Picou […]
One Killed In Lowndes County Wreck
According to WTVA, one person died after a wreck in Lowndes County on November 10. The Mississippi Highway Patrol identified the victim as 37-year-old Jimmy Latham, of Columbus The wreck happened on Sunday morning, Nov. 10 on Highway 69. According to WTVA an SUV going southbound and the victim’s northbound car collided, MHP announced. Latham […]
Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi Launches Blanket Drive to Keep Shelter Animals Warm
With winter approaching, the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of Mississippi, one of the state’s largest no-kill animal shelters, is asking for the community’s help to keep their animals warm. ARF, located in Jackson, has initiated a blanket drive, encouraging the community to donate affordable fleece throws, like the ones currently available at Walmart for $3.44. […]
Lafayette County Judge Declares Missing Ole Miss Student Jimmie “Jay” Lee Dead
According to WTVA, a Lafayette County circuit court judge has officially declared Jimmie “Jay” Lee, a missing University of Mississippi student, dead. This decision follows a request filed by Lee’s parents in September, which the court has now granted. Lee vanished in Oxford in July 2022, and since then, he has had no contact with […]
Drug Bust Leads to Arrest, Recovery of Missing Juvenile in Lauderdale County
A drug bust in Lauderdale County led to the arrest of a woman and the recovery of a missing juvenile, deputies said Friday. The East Mississippi Drug Task Force attempted to serve a warrant for Charlene Evans in the 500 block of 56th Avenue just before noon, according to a press release from the Lauderdale […]
Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped Inside Flipped SUV In Bolivar County
Early Monday morning, the Bolivar County Volunteer Fire Department rescued a woman who was trapped in a rollover accident in Ruleville. The wreck happened on Old Ruleville Road near Pecan Drive around 7:15 a.m. The SUV was partially resting on its roof causing the driver to be trapped inside. Batallion One was dispatched to the […]
Tupelo Man Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Brick Through Walmart Window
A man previously banned from the Walmart Neighborhood Market on South Gloster Street was arrested after allegedly causing property damage and shoplifting. The incident happened on October 7 when officers responded to reports of a disturbance at the store. According to authorities, the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Shuntez D. Johnson of Tupelo, was confronted by […]
Man arrested after allegedly running from police in Rankin County
On Monday around 3:18 am, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department received a phone call from a female complainant requesting a civil standby to obtain some personal items from an address on Loflin Road in the Florence area after a domestic dispute. While deputies were enroute to the residence, the female caller stated that the suspect, […]
Southern Miss Student’s Passion for Fisheries Hopes to Bring Change to Coastal Communities
The coastal lifestyle runs through the veins of Molly Spencer, a School of Ocean Science and Engineering student at The University of Southern Mississippi. Her passion for fisheries has sparked her to create dynamic solutions for coastal communities and federal agencies, allowing her to land an internship at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Northeast […]
South Carolina Fugitive Arrested in Columbus for Exploitation of a Minor
A man wanted in South Carolina on four warrants for Exploitation of a Minor was arrested on October 31, by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies and members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Josfat Salomon Martinez, also known as Miguel Sierra, was tracked to Lowndes County after a […]