Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Sex Offender in Jones County
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant and arrest warrant on Thursday, September 4, taking a registered sex offender into custody. Authorities arrested 43-year-old Joseph Latendress at a home in the 3300 block of Augusta Road. Investigators say Latendress had registered as a sex offender in Covington County but was actually living in […]
Appeal Denied for Woman Convicted of Frying Pan Assault
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY — A Mississippi woman’s conviction for aggravated assault has been upheld after she argued that testimony from two of the victim’s treating doctors was improper. Sapireya Smith was convicted for hitting Denise Neely in the head with a frying pan during a fight at Smith’s apartment on Aug. 17, 2021. Neely sustained serious […]
Greenbrook Flowers to Host 31st Annual Good Neighbor Day in Jackson
For 31 years, there has been a beautiful tradition that happens in Jackson for one day. A locally owned flower shop called Greenbrook Flowers makes the capital city more beautiful and kind for one day out of the year. It’s an event the comunity looks forward to every year. This year, it will happen this […]
Panola County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Teen
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old. Authorities say Amor Hister has been reported missing and was last seen Monday on Old Panola Road wearing a black hoodie. Deputies believe he may possibly be in the Abbeville, Mississippi area. Anyone who has seen Hister or has […]
Batesville Police Searching for Missing Man with Dementia
The Batesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen in the area of Highway 6 East. Authorities say Gary Joslin was last spotted near 1280 Highway 6 East (Tractor Supply). He was wearing a Mississippi State sweatshirt, gray pants, and white tennis shoes. Police noted that Joslin […]
Oktibbeha County Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced today the sentencing of 43-year-old Michael Shea Millis, of Oktibbeha County, on one count of felony False Pretense. The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office. “My office is committed to holding those who defraud Mississippi businesses accountable,” said Attorney General Fitch. “Fraud is not a victimless […]
Jackson Police Searching for Missing Woman
The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen in early August. Authorities say 37-year-old Clara Nicole Hawley was last seen on August 8 in the 400 block of Lawrence Road in Jackson. Hawley is described as 5’7” tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone […]
Prentiss County Investigators Arrest Truck Driver on Drug, DUI Charges
A North Carolina man was arrested in Prentiss County after authorities say he sped through a work zone and was later found in possession of drugs. On August 20, Investigator Aaron Stolz was speaking with a work crew on County Road 1101 about speeding vehicles when he saw a white 18-wheeler traveling faster than the […]
Wingard Home Hopes to Give 6-Year-Old a Sonic-Themed Birthday
A Jackson homeless shelter called Wingard Home, that takes in families and individuals who need help getting back on their feet, is hoping to make one young resident’s birthday extra special this month. On September 11, Myon, who lives at the ministry with his mother, teenage sister, and baby brother, will turn 6 years old. […]
MEMOIRS OF A MEDIC: Escalating epi dosing
Andy Anderson is a former Firefighter & First Responder for Suqualena VFD, Paramedic with Metro Ambulance, former part-time SWAT Medic with DPS backing up MBN & MHP. He currently works as a part-time Deputy with Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT Team, ER Physician at a Level I Trauma Center, Medical Director for Central Mississippi EMS […]