UPDATE: Shooting At Jackson Burlington Was Facebook Marketplace Meet-Up Gone Bad
On November 11, the Jackson Police Department (JPD) responded to an armed robbery at 1053 E County Line Road involving a planned transaction through Facebook Marketplace. Detectives determined that the seller had arranged to meet with 24-year-old Chanceler Holmes and 33-year-old Shaneque McAbee at the Burlington Store to complete the sale. Upon arrival, Holmes allegedly […]
Arrest Made in September Homicide on Maddox Road and TV Road in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on Thursday, September 5 near the intersection of Maddox Road and TV Road. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Kaslm Hassan Turner, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot. Detectives investigating the case have now arrested Jawonza Dixon, who […]
Former Quitman High School Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper at Quitman High School, has pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement after admitting to stealing cash from the school’s activity fund for personal use. State Auditor Shad White announced the guilty plea, acknowledging the efforts of investigators and prosecutors who worked to resolve the case. Smith was prosecuted in […]
Two Vehicles Stolen from Alcorn State University, One Suspect in Custody, One Wanted
On October 2, a Claiborne County parent reported her 2020 white Dodge Charger stolen from the new dorm area of Alcorn State University. Authorities soon discovered that a second vehicle had also been stolen, with both vehicles seen leaving the campus together around 4:00 a.m. and noticed missing around 6:30 a.m. The Claiborne County Sheriff’s […]
Florida Man Electrocuted in Workplace Accident in Yalobusha County
A construction accident in Yalobusha County tragically claimed the life of Eric Godfrey, a 25-year-old worker from Jay, Florida. WTVA said that the incident happened on November 11 at a construction site on Highway 32 in Oakland. According to Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark, Godfrey was laying a pipe underground when a machine at the […]
Tishomingo County Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting Girlfriend
On October 30, deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance on County Road 217, where they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. The woman reported that her boyfriend had shot her, leading deputies to locate and arrest the suspect outside his home. The suspect, identified as Brent Edward Amerson, […]
Fourteen Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Led by Ridgeland Police and U.S. Marshals
During the week of October 21 to October 25, a joint operation between the Ridgeland Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force led to the arrest of fourteen individuals wanted for various felony offenses. The arrests took place across the metro area, demonstrating the effectiveness of the collaborative effort. The […]
One Dead After Being Struck by 18-Wheeler on I-20
Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan confirmed that one person has died after being struck by an 18-wheeler on I-20 Monday evening. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. near the 154 exit. Officials on the scene say the male victim was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of I-20 when he was struck, ultimately being found […]
Man Shot In Parking Lot Of Burlington Coat Factory In Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and shooting that happened Monday in the parking lot of a business on East County Line Road near the Burlington Coat Factory. WLBT reports that according to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, the victim was shot in the chest and managed to run to a nearby […]
Tuesday Weather: Partly cloudy, cold front moving in tonight
Look for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies across the area today, with an isolated shower possible across the Pine Belt late this afternoon. Highs will top out in the 70s. Chances for showers will increase overnight ahead of an approaching cold front. Lows will range from the mid 50s to mid 60s under mostly […]