Two dead after pursuit in Gluckstadt
GLUCKSTADT — Two people are dead after a stolen vehicle crashed during a police pursuit on Interstate 55 in Madison County on Friday, authorities said. Gluckstadt police said officers were alerted earlier in the day to a stolen silver Ford Escape traveling northbound on I-55. Officers attempted to stop the SUV near the 113-mile marker, […]
Covington County Sheriff: 75 drug arrests, major seizures mark 2025 push against narcotics
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and investigators have made 75 drug-related arrests so far in 2025 and seized significant quantities of narcotics and firearms as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs. Sheriff Darrell Perkins said seizures this year include about 20 pounds of marijuana, 5 pounds of methamphetamine, and multiple firearms […]
MS Delta Community College lifts lockdown after report of possibly armed person on Moorhead campus
Mississippi Delta Community College placed its Moorhead campus on lockdown Monday after campus police received an unconfirmed report of an individual who may have been armed on campus, the college said. Law enforcement searched the campus out of an abundance of caution. The lockdown was later lifted, and officials reported no injuries. A suspect was […]
Tupelo Police arrest suspect in August vehicle theft
Tupelo police say an arrest has been made in a car theft reported last month on Carnation Street. Officers responded to the theft on Aug. 15, 2025, and obtained a description of the vehicle from the owner. Several hours later, the Oxford Police Department notified Tupelo that the vehicle had been recovered in Oxford and […]
Amory police warn of overnight vehicle burglaries in River Birch neighborhood
The Amory Police Department is asking residents in the River Birch neighborhood to check home security cameras after multiple vehicles were burglarized in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 27. Investigators are reviewing leads and urge anyone with video of suspicious activity or other information to come forward. Police also reminded residents to lock […]
Infant Dies From Whooping Cough In Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed that an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. The infant was less than 2 months old and MSDH said the baby was not age-eligible to be vaccinated against pertussis. Gender or location where the child lived are not shared to respect the family’s privacy. […]
Rankin County man indicted on multiple child sex crime charges
RANKIN COUNTY — A Rankin County man has been indicted on multiple sex crime charges involving a child, according to court records. A grand jury returned a six-count indictment against Michael Todd Bridges, 51, of Rankin County, alleging he sexually abused a child over the course of several years. The indictment accuses Bridges of engaging […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: American Legion Post 112 donates $1,021 in food to support VA drive-thru pantry
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is thanking American Legion Post and Unit 112 for a donation of $1,021 in food items to the medical center’s Veteran Drive-Thru Food Pantry. VA officials said the gift will help ensure local Veterans and their families continue to receive essential food assistance when it’s needed most. “Your […]
Two arrested in George County investigation involving voyeurism of a minor
LUCEDALE — Two people have been arrested in George County after an anonymous tip led investigators to allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a minor, authorities said. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said the case began when a citizen reported possible misconduct involving nude photographs of a child. After an investigation, deputies arrested Brody Parker, 22, of Lucedale, […]
Two Starkville residents arrested in drive-by shooting case
STARKVILLE — Two Starkville residents have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting earlier this month, authorities said. Police said officers responded to Orchard Lane around 6:42 p.m. on Aug. 15 after receiving reports of shots fired. A vehicle and a residence were struck by gunfire while occupied, but no one was injured. After […]