Victim shot twice during attempted robbery in Jackson; child unhurt
Jackson Police are investigating a Monday evening shooting in the Brookhollow subdivision after a passenger allegedly tried to rob the driver while a child was in the car. WLBT reports that police say the incident happened a little before 6:30 p.m. Shots were fired during the attempted robbery, and the victim was struck twice. Officers […]
Lowndes County shooting suspect turns himself in; victim in critical condition
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office says Omarion Shelton surrendered to authorities Monday afternoon. He was wanted for questioning in connection with an early-morning shooting on Flowers Street in Crawford and now faces charges of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Deputies say the incident began as a struggle over a gun. A 21-year-old […]
Second suspect arrested in Jackson’s 52nd homicide of 2025
Jackson Police say 26-year-old Natzaveen Vaughn, was located and arrested in Pearl on Monday, November 3, 2025, on a capital murder warrant in connection with the October 24 shooting death of 39-year-old Quinton Boggan. The homicide occurred in the 2100 block of Thousand Oaks Drive and was the city’s 52nd homicide of the year. Vaughn is […]
Leake County deputies ask for help finding stolen Kubota tractor
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a stolen orange Kubota tractor equipped with a front-end loader and a Rhino Ag tiller, model REB60, taken from Martin Road. Deputies say the tractor has several distinctive features: an orange bucket with two metal hooks welded to it; an […]
Panola County sheriff warns retailers: Unapproved hemp products illegal, felony charges possible
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office has delivered formal notices to all convenience and retail stores in the county, advising that any hemp products intended for public consumption without FDA approval are illegal locally. Deputies said businesses that continue to sell or store unapproved hemp products could face felony charges, citing a recent Mississippi Attorney General’s […]
Pearl Police arrest capital murder suspect wanted by Jackson Police
The Pearl Police Department’s Special Operations Division has arrested Natzaveen Vaughn, a suspect wanted by the Jackson Police Department on a capital murder charge, officials said. According to Pearl Police, officers located Vaughn in Pearl and took him into custody without incident. He was later transferred to Jackson Police for further investigation and processing. Pearl […]
Jones County deputies seek suspect in Loftin Road burglary
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man suspected in a burglary on Loftin Road. Investigators released a photo of the individual and are working to confirm his name and location. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to call the Sheriff’s Department at […]
Former substitute teacher sentenced for sexual battery and child exploitation
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of Jakalyn Moore, of Southaven, for one count of Sexual Battery by a Person in Position of Trust and Authority and one count of Child Exploitation. The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the FBI. On October 27, Tallahatchie County […]
Jackson tax preparer arrested in alleged COVID-19 grant fraud
State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that Special Agents have arrested Verneshia Cody, owner and operator of TDK Accounting and Tax Services, on allegations that she submitted fraudulent documents to the Mississippi State Department of Health to obtain funds from the MS COVID-19 Health Disparities Elimination Project, then used the money for personal expenses. Investigators […]
Marsh fire producing heavy smoke in Harrison County
A marsh fire north of Pass Christian is creating heavy smoke Monday morning near W. Whitman Road and Bayou Portage, according to Harrison County Fire Rescue. WLOX reported that Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said the blaze is inaccessible to fire trucks but does not threaten any buildings. The fire is expected to burn and produce […]