Byram police renew call for tips in 2024 homicide case
BYRAM — Nearly a year after the fatal shooting of Gary Lennard Henderson Jr. at a Byram apartment complex, police say the case remains unsolved and are urging the public to come forward with information. Officers responded to The Reserve of Byram Apartments at 350 Byram Drive around 12:05 p.m. Oct. 5, 2024. When they […]
Brandon, Florence Police Team Up to Arrest Suspect in String of Auto Burglaries
A week-long joint investigation by the Brandon and Florence police departments led to the arrest of 25-year-old Kemarius Armstrong, of Pearl, in connection with a series of recent auto burglaries across both cities. Detectives from Florence, working alongside Brandon investigators, took Armstrong into custody on Wednesday after developing him as a suspect with the help […]
Police arrest suspect’s mother in Jackson’s latest homicide
THURSDAY UPDATE: Jackson police have arrested the mother of homicide suspect Kamran Boclair, charging her with hindering prosecution after investigators said she helped her son leave the scene of a shooting. The Jackson Police Department said homicide detectives arrested Tiffeni Hughes, 41, on Wednesday. She is accused of picking up her son and driving him […]
Man Convicted of Capital Murder in 2019 Brookhaven Shooting
BROOKHAVEN – A Lee County jury on Wednesday convicted Justin Devon Anderson of capital murder in connection with the 2019 shooting death of Zaria Newton, in a case heard in the Lincoln County Circuit Court following a change of venue. The case stemmed from a July 20, 2019, incident in which officers with the Brookhaven […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Lily needs a second chance; and a hiking buddy!
A wonderful rescue in Jackson called Cheshire Abbey has a beautiful 1-2 year old dog named Lily up for adoption. The shelter stated, that “Lily is homeless, not hopeless.” She may be the perfect match for an active adopter! If you love hiking, or running around in the yard, or even just have a large […]
Staged Armed Robbery Ends with Suspect and Supposed Victim Getting Arrested in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Police say an early morning armed robbery reported on Sept. 30 was staged, and both the supposed victim and the alleged gunman are now in jail. Officers responded around 4:45 a.m. to the 6700 block of Highway 49 after a report that a man entered a store, showed a weapon, and demanded cash. The […]
Tupelo Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide on Simpson Drive
Tupelo police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot multiple times inside a home on Simpson Drive early Wednesday. Officers responded around 4:25 a.m. on October 1 for a report of a domestic disturbance with shots fired. When they arrived, they found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts […]
Search continues for Jasper County jail escapee; residents urged to secure homes
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department reports that Devin Johnson remains at large and a multi-agency search is ongoing this evening. Officials say more information will be shared as it becomes available. Residents are asked to lock doors and vehicles and to call 911 immediately if Johnson is seen. Johnson is described as a young white […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: MHP Donates Protective Equipment to Pike County Sheriff’s Special Response Team
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has donated gas masks and filters to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, strengthening the unit’s readiness and safety, officials said. Pike County SRT Commander Shawn Umbrello and MHP Captain Wilson were pictured with the newly donated equipment, which was provided by the MHP Special Operations Group. “We are […]
Teen CERT Challenge Set for Saturday at Mississippi State Fire Academy
The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security will host the Teen CERT Challenge on Saturday, October 4, at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Organizers say high school students will be able to: Take part in hands-on, life-saving training Learn about weather preparedness Connect with local and state law enforcement, colleges, and other organizations Students interested in […]