Grandson of civil rights activist James Meredith charged with murder
A 16-year-old, who is also the grandson of Civil Rights Activist James Meredith, has been charged with murder. According to WLBT, James Knight, who is Meredith’s grandson, was charged with the shooting death of 17-year-old Saleh Humain. James Meredith is most known for being the first African American student to be integrated into the University […]
UPDATE: Copiah County murder suspect in custody Wednesday morning
UPDATE, Wednesday morning: Artavious Hilliard is in custody. ORIGINAL STORY: The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding Artivious Hilliard, who is wanted for murder in a case tied to the Hazlehurst area. Deputies warn Hilliard should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts should […]
Person dies after medical emergency at Pearl park; toddler found unharmed
A person died late Friday after a medical emergency at Center City Park, according to the Pearl Police Department. Around 11:00 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2025, an officer on routine patrol noticed a vehicle backed into a parking space at the closed park. Inside, the officer found an adult who appeared to be sleeping and […]
Mississippi joins 15-state human trafficking operation; six victims recovered in Jackson
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Wednesday that her office led Mississippi’s role in a national human trafficking operation spanning 15 states and involving 150+ law enforcement agencies. In Jackson, the effort resulted in one felony arrest and the recovery of six victims, according to the AG’s Office. “Human trafficking is not confined by state borders […]
Teen charged as adult after assault and drive-by shooting outside Brandon apartment
A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult after deputies say a juvenile was assaulted and then shot at during a drive-by outside Bridgewater Apartments in Brandon. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called around 2:26 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, to 500 Avalon Way for reports of a shooting. They found a […]
Biloxi police looking for missing 16-year-old last seen in Mobile, Alabama
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for help locating Airiontae Paige, 16, who was reported as a runaway after leaving her home in the 300 block of Benachi Avenue around 10:50 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2025, according to Lt. Candace Young. Paige is described as 5′4″, about 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black […]
Will potential Tropical Storm Melissa have any impact on Mississippi?
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to form soon in the Caribbean Sea, but its path and potential impacts remain uncertain, according to forecasters. The developing system, currently identified by the National Hurricane Center as Invest 98L, is moving west across the eastern Caribbean. The disturbance is showing increasing organization, with winds up to 45 mph, […]
Man attacked, stabbed after gathering in Pontotoc Friday night
Pontotoc police believe a man was stabbed after a Friday night gathering. According to WTVA, the victim was a 40-year-old man. An argument broke out and the man left the home around midnight, according to police. Around 4:38 a.m., on Saturday, the victim knocked on the door of a home at the intersection of Cox […]
Two children die after being found unresponsive near pool; Gautier mother arrested
Two young children died Monday evening after they were found unresponsive near a swimming pool at a home on Three Oaks Drive, according to the Gautier Police Department. Police and fire crews responded around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2025. First responders began life-saving efforts, and both children were taken by Acadian Ambulance to Ocean […]
Silver Alert issued for 73-year-old Jackson woman
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Mississippi Capitol Police for 73-year-old Judy Ann McDowell, of Jackson. McDowell was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, walking in the 1200 block of Hill Avenue in Hinds County, according to authorities. She is described as 5′5″, about 160 […]