Argument at Oxford gas station turns into Felony DUI arrest
An Oxford man was arrested Friday, October 3, 2025, after police responded to a disturbance at a gas station on South Lamar, according to the Oxford Police Department. Officers say 41-year-old Torrey Thompson of Oxford was allegedly intoxicated and attempting to fight others at the station. As officers arrived, Thompson got into a vehicle, failed to […]
Woman Held Without Bond After Alleged Identity Theft Scheme in Rankin County
Tiffany Rochelle Burnside was ordered held without bond Tuesday, October 7, by Rankin County Court Judge David Morrow Jr. on charges tied to a September traffic stop and an alleged identity theft scheme, authorities said. Investigators also noted Burnside is on parole in Virginia and wanted in Indiana. According to law enforcement, the case began […]
Booneville Woman Charged in $15K Embezzlement Case
A Booneville woman has been arrested in connection with an embezzlement investigation stemming from a local business on North Second Street, according to the Booneville Police Department. Police say patrol officers received the initial report on August 14 and forwarded it to the department’s Criminal Investigation Division. Following the investigation, 35-year-old Adreanna S. Ragin, of […]
Interim Jackson Police Chief denounces unapproved political appearance at National Night Out
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson Police Department say a political candidate inserted themselves into a National Night Out motorcade and caravan without invitation or authorization, potentially creating the false impression of law-enforcement endorsement. In a statement released by Sheriff and Interim Jackson Police Chief Tyree D. Jones, the agencies emphasized that the […]
Former Florence Daycare Worker Arrested, Accused of Abusing Children in Her Care
FLORENCE — A former Florence daycare worker has been arrested after investigators say she abused multiple children in her care. According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, Sharon Elaine Young was arrested Tuesday and charged with seven counts of contributing to the neglect of a child following a week-long investigation. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the […]
One Dead After Head-On Collision in Calhoun City
One person has died after a crash in Calhoun City, according to WTVA. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon. The man who died was identified as 69-year-old Willie Douglas, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol Senior Staff Sgt. Derrick Beckom. He was from Calhoun City. WTVA reports that the crash happened on Highway 8 at 2:00. Douglas’ […]
Person hospitalized after hit by train in Hattiesburg
According to WDAM, a pedestrian was taken to a local hospital Wednesday morning after being struck by a southbound train in the 100 block of Stubbs Street, according to Hattiesburg police. First responders were called at about 9:33 a.m. Officers found the individual and arranged transport. The person’s condition was not immediately available. The train […]
Salvation Army looking for bell ringers for upcoming season
The Salvation Army is calling on community members to help ring in the holiday season (literally) by volunteering as Red Kettle bell ringers. Colleges, schools, Greek organizations, companies, families, and individuals are invited to sign up to ring at local kettle locations or participate as virtual bell ringers from home. Volunteers can serve solo or […]
Man killed in early-morning crash at Walmart intersection in Magee
A man was killed early Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 49 North and the Walmart traffic light in Magee, authorities said. Magee Police Chief Denis J. Borges identified the victim as Cory Chancellor, of Ellisville, Mississippi. Chancellor was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision, which occurred at approximately […]
68-year-old man found shot and stabbed, lying in ditch in Jackson
A 68-year-old man was found dead in a ditch in Jackson early this morning. According to police, around 6:00 a.m. JPD homicide detectives responded to Abram Ford Drive. They found 68-year-old Jerry B. Lee in a ditch near his home. The victim had been shot multiple times, and stabbed multiple times. He died from his […]