Several Juveniles, One Adult Arrested in Jackson Burglary and Auto Theft Cases
Jackson Police have arrested five teenagers and one adult woman following a string of burglaries and auto thefts that took place over the past month. On Friday, September 12, officers arrested one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, and one 16-year-old. The juveniles have been charged with three counts of Business Burglary and five counts of Auto Theft. […]
Jackson Police Arrest Suspect in Dogwood Trail Quadruple Shooting
The Jackson Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a recent quadruple shooting on Dogwood Trail. Two Arrested in Deadly Dogwood Trail Shooting in Jackson On Friday, September 12, 2025, 19-year-old Reginald Hayes was taken into custody. Hayes has been charged with two counts of Murder and two counts of […]
Jackson Police Arrest Man for Illegal Dumping Following Surveillance Investigation
Jackson Police Department’s Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) has arrested a 37-year-old man after he was allegedly caught illegally dumping furniture. On Friday, September 12, NET detectives took Thaddaus D. Johnson into custody on a charge of Illegal Dumping. The arrest followed an investigation that began when surveillance footage captured a white pickup truck pulling a […]
UPDATE: No Bond for Suspect in Jackson Capital Murder and Armed Robbery Case
The Jackson Police Department released an update in the case of 32-year-old Robert Maximilian White, who was arrested Thursday in connection with a string of violent crimes, including a deadly shooting, an armed carjacking, and multiple business robberies. On Friday, September 12, White made his initial appearance before a Municipal Court Judge. He was denied […]
Columbus Fire Department to Possibly Install Safe Haven Baby Box
The Columbus Fire Department said they are considering installing a Safe Haven Baby Box at one of their fire stations, according to WTVA. The state of Mississippi said they recognize fire stations are safe locations to install these life-saving boxes. Safe Haven boxes are designed to be a safe spot for someone to place a […]
Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Immunity for MDOT in School Officer’s Death
JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court ruling that shields the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) from liability in the death of a school resource officer, citing sovereign immunity under state law. Johnny Patterson was killed in January 2022 while directing traffic near a school zone on Highway 45 in Lee […]
Mississippi Supreme Court Dismisses Death Row Inmate’s Latest Appeal
JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has rejected a new appeal from death row inmate Leslie Galloway III, ruling that his latest effort to overturn his conviction came too late and did not raise any valid new claims. Galloway was convicted in 2010 of the capital murder of Shakeylia Anderson in Harrison County. He has […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Meet Nelly: A Gentle Giant Looking for His Forever Home
The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter has the sweetest, biggest guy who needs a home. Adorable Nelly is the most loving dog. He is a 4-year-old, 72.4-pound sweetheart with a heart as big as his size. Though Nelly may appear large and strong, his personality is nothing short of gentle and affectionate. Staff at the shelter describe […]
Operation Cottonmouth Nets Nearly 30 Suspects in Oktibbeha County
STARKVILLE — A five-month investigation into drug trafficking in Oktibbeha County has resulted in 28 arrests, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department announced this week. Operation Cottonmouth, a joint effort with the Starkville Police Department, Mississippi State Police, the U.S. Marshals Service and Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control, concluded Sept. 3 and targeted illegal narcotics distribution in […]
Friday Weather: Hot & Dry
Warmer than normal temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows mainly in the 60s. Rain chances near zero into the weekend.