Three Arrested After Chase Through Jackson
Three people were arrested after a chase through Jackson this afternoon. PIO Bailey Martin said that around 3:17 p.m. Capitol police tried to initiate a traffic stop near Capitol Street and Ellis Avenue. Police said the driver failed to stop, leading officers on a chase before ending at the Highway 18 overpass on Interstate 20. […]
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue to Bring Turtles to MS Science Fest
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue will be at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science this weekend for the annual Mississippi Science Fest. The group will host an interactive booth on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to meet real turtles, explore educational displays, and learn more about turtle […]
Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department Requests Public’s Help Identifying Woman
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a woman who may live or work in Pontotoc County. The Sheriff’s Department released her photo in hopes that someone in the community may recognize her. Anyone with information is urged to contact the […]
Fraud Scheme Costs Mississippi Business Thousands; Texas Man Sentenced
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced today the sentencing of Mario Martinez Smiley of Fort Worth, Texas, in connection with a multi-state fraud scheme targeting a Mississippi business. Smiley pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and was sentenced on August 27, to 21 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. […]
Neshoba County man convicted of murder in fatal shooting of Devonte Bell
JACKSON — A Neshoba County man was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of the murder following a three-day jury trial, officials said. Brian Keith Bell, 56, of the Pearl River Community on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, used a handgun to kill Devonte Bell, 24, of Philadelphia, according to […]
Lee County SO Looking for Woman Wanted for Aggravated Assault and Domestic Violence
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Erma Elizabeth Long, a 54-year-old resident of Shannon, who is wanted in connection with an investigation into aggravated domestic violence and aggravated assault. Sheriff Jim H. Johnson stated that Long may be armed and should be considered dangerous. Authorities are urging anyone […]
Student Found Dead Near Pickle Ball Courts On Delta State University Campus Identified
A man found dead on the campus of Delta State University has been identified. In a press conference held today, Delta State University President Daniel Ennis identified the student as 21-year-old Trey Reed from Grenada, Mississippi. Delta State’s Director of Public Safety Mike Peeler said University Police were called around 7 a.m. The caller said […]
MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: 2014 John Doe, Sharkey County
Sharkey County doesn’t have any missing persons on record, but there is one child who is missing from somewhere, and the search to identify him is over a decade old. Authorities have never been able to identify a young boy whose skull was discovered in 2014 in Sharkey County, but they haven’t stopped trying. The […]
September 15 is National Double Cheeseburger Day, so fire up that grill
Slap two patties together, melt some cheese, and toast that bun—today is National Double Cheeseburger Day, and it’s a reason to celebrate. For burger lovers, it’s a day to indulge. What makes a double cheeseburger memorable? It’s when you can get the perfect balance with the sizzle of beef, the pull of cheese, the bite […]
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Jackson Man
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Jackson Police Department for 43-year-old Glendale Hall of Jackson. Hall was last seen on Wednesday, September 3, in the 2000 block of Revere Street in Hinds County. Witnesses reported seeing him walking in an unknown direction. Family members say Hall […]