Two Carriere residents arrested on meth charges after traffic stop
CARRIERE — Two people were arrested Tuesday after Pearl River County narcotics investigators found methamphetamine during a traffic stop, authorities said. Investigators with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the Darby Lane area in Carriere on Aug. 19 after receiving community complaints about drug activity, the sheriff’s office said. Around 3 p.m., deputies […]
Toddler Killed In Crash In Bolivar County
A 3-year-old was killed in a car crash in Bolivar County last week. According to WLBT, MHP said the two-vehicle crash happened just after 8:00 p.m. on September 4th. The head-on crash happened on Highway 1 in Bolivar County, just south of Gunnison. A 2021 Ram 2500 was going north while a 2025 Kia Sportage […]
Lowndes County Woman Sentenced in Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A Lowndes County woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. According to court documents, Jaquelyne Leiataua, of Columbus, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi to possession with intent […]
Covington County Sheriff’s Office Gives Update on Missing Woman Investigation
Authorities are continuing their search for a Covington County woman who has been missing since August. The Covington County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Brandy Lauren White was last seen early in the morning on August 20 near Highway 532 and William Warren Road. Since her disappearance, deputies have carried out multiple ground searches, drone operations, […]
Hattiesburg Police Arrest Man With Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Device
A weekend traffic stop in Hattiesburg led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man accused of possessing an illegal machine gun conversion device. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, the arrest happened around 10 p.m. Saturday, September 6, in the 6300 block of Highway 49. Officers pulled over a vehicle and, during the stop, recovered […]
42-Year-Old Woman Killed, 15-Year-Old Rescued in Jones County House Fire
A Sunday morning house fire in Jones County has claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman, according to authorities. The fire was reported around 6:26 a.m. on September 7, 2025, at a house located at 4125 Sharon Road. Two adults managed to escape the burning home, while a 15-year-old boy who was unable to get […]
Saltillo man arrested in Tupelo tire theft case
TUPELO — A Saltillo man has been arrested by Tupelo police in connection with the theft of tires and wheels reported earlier this year in Tupelo. Police said the theft happened April 30 at R and R Tire Express, located at 1401 West Main Street. Four sets of tires and wheels were reported stolen. After […]
Gute Nachrichten! GermanFest set to return to Gluckstadt in 2026 after two-year hiatus
GLUCKSTADT — Break the lederhosen back out! GermanFest is set to make its return next year after a two-year break, according to the Madison County Journal. The GermanFest Planning Committee has set a tentative date of Oct. 25, 2026, with the festival scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of […]
Tupelo Police Investigating Reed Street Shooting
The Tupelo Police Department is investigating a weekend shooting that left one man injured and damaged a nearby home. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 9:19 p.m. on Saturday, September 6th in the 1500 block of Reed Street. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound. […]
Gulfport Woman Arrested After Police Chase; Facing Felony Charges
A Gulfport woman is behind bars after police say she led officers on a chase Friday afternoon before attempting to flee on foot. According to the Gulfport Police Department, officers with the motorcycle unit were traveling on Cowan Road around 12:30 p.m. on September 5, when they saw a vehicle run a red light. Officers […]