One Dead, One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 613 in Jackson County
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash Wednesday evening on Highway 613. According to MHP, the collision occurred around 7:15 p.m. when a 2020 Toyota Highlander driven by 68-year-old Lillian Byrd, of Lucedale, was traveling north on Highway 613 and collided with a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 driven by 44-year-old Bobby Nolan, of […]
Rankin County Deputies Arrest Woman After Chase Ends in Rollover on Lakeland Drive
A domestic dispute call led to a vehicle pursuit and rollover crash Thursday afternoon, ending with the arrest of a woman deputies identified as Latoya Fortune. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department says it responded at 12:47 p.m. to a home on Glendale Place near the Reservoir area. While deputies were en route, dispatch advised that […]
Magee Man Charged After Gunshots Reported Near Magee Middle School
Magee Police say officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots near Magee Middle School late Thursday morning, prompting immediate law enforcement response and temporary lockdowns at nearby schools. According to the department, emergency dispatch received calls around 11:24 a.m. reporting shots fired in the area. Witnesses told officers they heard shouting but did not see […]
Highschool in Jones County Placed on Precautionary Lockdown After Social Media Post
South Jones High School was placed on a precautionary lockdown Thursday after officials were made aware of a social media post involving the school, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities emphasized there is no active threat. The lockdown remains in effect while deputies investigate. Multiple Jones County Sheriff’s Department units — including Sheriff […]
Police: Death Of 35-Year-Old In Vicksburg Ruled A Suicide
The Vicksburg Police Department says a man found deceased last month on Washington Street has been identified as 35-year-old Cory Zukatis. Officers responded around 12:29 p.m. on September 15 to the 4000 block of Washington Street for a death investigation. The man was seen hanging from a tree. The medical examiner ruled the death a […]
MBI charges Meridian man accused of impersonating officer at hotel
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Meridian has charged 23-year-old Dwyon Altman in connection with an incident at a Meridian hotel in which he allegedly posed as a police officer and attempted to detain a woman during a supposed “sting operation,” officials said. Altman faces charges of Impersonating an Officer, Procurement of Prostitution, and Obscene Electronic Communication. […]
Deputies: Stolen Blue Ram May Be Tied to Jasper County Jail Escape
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says Devin Johnson remains at large, and a multi-agency search is ongoing. At approximately 5:10 a.m. today, deputies received a report of a stolen blue Ram 2500 pickup bearing Mississippi plate 1EZ736. Investigators believe the theft may be connected to Johnson’s escape. (Vehicle similar to the one pictured.) Johnson escaped […]
Tupelo Man Arrested on Aggravated Domestic Violence Charge After Theater Assault
A Tupelo man has been arrested following an assault reported at the Cinemark movie theater on Barnes Crossing Road, according to the Tupelo Police Department. Officers responded to 1001 Barnes Crossing Road on Sept. 17, 2025, where a victim reported being assaulted by someone with whom she was in a relationship. After investigating, police arrested […]
Oxford Man Arrested After Hidden Camera Found in Business Bathroom
An Oxford man has been arrested after a woman reported discovering a hidden camera in a bathroom at a local business, according to the Oxford Police Department. Police say officers responded on Sept. 27, 2025 and collected the device, which was turned over to investigators. Through their investigation, detectives identified Zachary Alan Young, 37, of […]
Two Motorcycles Stolen in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Police are investigating the theft of two motorcycles taken overnight on Monday, Sept. 27, 2025 (per report) from a residence in the city. The stolen bikes are described as a red and black 2025 Kawasaki Ninja and a black 2012 Triumph Speed Triple. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the motorcycles or […]