FBI releases names of 14 law enforcement officers arrested in “drug-trafficking conspiracy”
In a press conference on Thursday, the FBI announced that 20 individuals were arrested on criminal charges related to a drug-trafficking conspiracy in the Mississippi Delta. A total of fourteen current and former law enforcement officers were arrested. Six co-conspirators were also arrested. U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner of the Northern District of Mississippi; Deputy Director […]
Columbus police make arrest after shooting on 7th Avenue North
A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting that injured another man on 7th Avenue North, according to the Columbus Police Department. Officers responded around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, to the 1800 block of 7th Avenue North for a reported gunshot victim. Police found 41-year-old Bobby Brewer Jr. with a single, non-life-threatening gunshot […]
Woman allegedly pulled over by vehicle with blue dash light and attacked in Alcorn County
The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman reported being pulled over by an unknown vehicle and assaulted early Thursday, October 30. Deputies first received a Life360 crash-detection alert at approximately 6:29 a.m. near Highway 72 and County Road 605 but were unable to locate a vehicle at that location. Around 7:06 a.m., […]
MDWFP K9 Officer Baylee Jones quickly finds lost hunter in Sharkey County
A Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks K9 team found a missing hunter within minutes after a call from Yazoo County dispatch on Sunday, officials said. K9 Officer Baylee Jones and Officer Christopher Dean responded to Sunflower Wildlife Management Area and were given the hunter’s last known location. K9 Dempsey was deployed for an […]
Two Charged in Fiber Optic Cable Theft on Graystone Drive in Tupelo
Tupelo Police have charged two men with grand larceny following a theft of fiber optic cable reported on Graystone Drive. Officers first responded to Graystone Drive on October 26 at approximately 3:18 p.m. after a victim reported two individuals had stolen fiber optic cable. Investigators obtained surveillance footage from the scene. Later that day, at […]
Pike County Agencies Team Up with Magnolia Police; Firearms Recovered
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office Metro Detail and the Parish County Line Task Force partnered with the City of Magnolia Police Department in a joint public safety operation aimed at curbing youth gang violence and removing illegal guns from local streets. During the effort, law enforcement officials recovered multiple firearms, including one reported stolen out […]
Elderly Woman Found Murdered in Monroe County; Suspect in Custody
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says an elderly woman was found murdered in the Athens community Wednesday night. Investigators have a suspect in custody and do not believe there is any ongoing danger to the public. Sheriff Crook said the victim’s identity, the suspect’s name, and the formal charges will be released later today as […]
The Art of Local Collaboration: How to Build Strong, Sustainable Business Partnerships
By Emily Graham MightyMoms.net Building strong partnerships within your local community can transform your business from a standalone brand into a trusted neighbor. These connections open doors to shared opportunities, mutual support, and long-term growth that benefits everyone involved. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen existing relationships, collaboration is one of the […]
MEMOIRS OF A MEDIC: The unluckiest medic
Andy Anderson is a former Firefighter & First Responder for Suqualena VFD, Paramedic with Metro Ambulance, former part-time SWAT Medic with DPS backing up MBN & MHP. He currently works as a part-time Deputy with Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT Team, ER Physician at a Level I Trauma Center, Medical Director for Central Mississippi EMS […]