Lauderdale County EMT arrested on child pornography charges
MERIDIAN — A Lauderdale County EMT was arrested Thursday after authorities received a tip about someone allegedly having child pornography in the Meridian area, officials said. The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office contacted the Meridian Police Department on May 15 after the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children hotline flagged a possible case of child […]
Jackson Police Searching for Missing Woman Last Seen in Terry
The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen earlier this year. Authorities say 56-year-old Ronda Potter-Keysor was last seen on April 20 in Terry, Mississippi. She was believed to be driving a two-tone 1997 Ford F-150 with the Mississippi license plate RA 31532. Potter-Keysor is described […]
Meridian man arrested in Walmart bomb threat case
A Meridian man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Walmart on 2nd Street earlier this week, authorities said. Steven Robinson, 36, was booked into the Lauderdale County Jail late Thursday on a charge of false reporting of explosives, according to jail records. His bond was set at […]
Gautier PD Officer, Jackson County Deputy Hurt in Wrecks While on Duty
A Gautier Police Department officer and a Jackson County deputy were hurt in wrecks while on duty. The wrecks happened just minutes apart on Wednesday afternoon, according to WLOX. Gautier Police Chief David Bever said the wrecks happened as both deputy and officer were responding to separate calls. WLOX reported that one wreck happened on […]
Meridian Traffic Stop Leads to Firearms and Drug Arrest
STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF MERIDIAN: On the evening of September 3, 2025 officers with the Meridian Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a white Nissan Altima for an equipment violation. The stop was made in the area of N. Frontage Rd in Meridian Mississippi. During the course of the investigation officers discovered marijuana […]
One Shot, Suspect Arrested In Corinth
One person was injured in a shooting in Corinth last night. According to WTVA, a suspect has been taken into custody. Police said the shooting happened at a home on Martin Luther King Drive. WTVA reports that police found the victim with a gunshot wound to the stomach. They were taken to Tupelo for surgery. […]
“Time is Critical”: Search Underway for Missing Natchez Woman
The Natchez Police Department is urgently asking for the community’s help in locating a missing elderly woman who may be in danger. Seventy-four-year-old Juanita Robinson was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, August 27 as she left her home in Natchez. At the time, she was believed to be wearing a beige or light […]
Capitol Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting
The Capitol Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened around 3:00 a.m. Officers responded to Lincoln Avenue and Jones Street and found one person who had been shot. That person was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. No arrests have been made yet. If you have any information, please call police at 601-359-3125.
Fall Yard Cleanup Tips from Lawn Care Experts
(StatePoint) Fall means school is back in session, football season’s beginning, and your lawn is going to need some extra care to stay healthy through winter. “With the change in seasons, your lawn care routine is also going to change to include less mowing and more dealing with leaves and debris,” says Nick Heiser, product […]
Murder Trial Continues for husband in 2023 death of Ebony Owens
HINDS COUNTY — Michael Owens, of Edwards, is on trial this week in Hinds County on charges that he killed his wife, Ebony Owens, and disposed of her body in the Big Black River in March 2023. Ebony Owens was reported missing after she failed to show up for work and stopped responding to calls. […]