Silver Alert issued for Covington County man last seen Wednesday night
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 66-year-old William Allen Gaughf, on behalf of the Covington County Sheriff’s Department. Gaughf was last seen around 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the 100 block of Kay Lane in Covington County, heading north. He is believed to be driving a 2006 blue Ford F-150 […]
Panola County Sheriff recovering after being hit by falling pine on family land
Panola County Sheriff Shane Phelps is recovering after a falling pine tree struck him on Wednesday evening while he was walking through a wooded area on family land to move a deer stand, he said in a statement. Phelps said the tree, which had rotted, hit him in the head and knocked him unconscious. His […]
Woman killed in early-morning crash on Highway 49 in Forrest County
A Hattiesburg woman died early Thursday after being struck on Highway 49 in Forrest County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. A 2003 Ford Expedition driven by 61-year-old Teashia Armstrong was traveling north when it became disabled and stopped in the right lane. Armstrong was outside the […]
Jackson police seek help identifying man in ongoing investigation
The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted for questioning. If you recognize him or know his whereabouts, call JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Tips can be made anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Tupelo man sentenced to 20 years for sexual battery of a child while in position of authority
25-year-old Brady Patrick Dean pleaded guilty Thursday to six counts of sexual battery of a child while in a position of trust or authority, according to First Circuit District Attorney Jason D. Herring. Prosecutors said the crimes involved three victims who were older than 16 but younger than 18. At the time, Dean was a […]
Woman found dead near gas station on Frontage Road in Jackson
A woman was found dead near the Quik Trip gas station on Frontage Raod and Adkins in Jackson. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said the woman is a white female and appears to be around 50 years old. She was found at what appeared to be a homeless campsite near the creek that sits by […]
Suspect in killing of Hinds County Sergeant denied bond
Two suspects connected to the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Hinds County Sheriff’s sergeant appeared before a municipal court judge Thursday. Ladarien Jones was denied bond and placed into the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, officials said. Additional Suspect Charged in Off-Duty Killing of Hinds County Sergeant Mercedes Guise received a […]
Free drive-thru food giveaway set for Nov. 15 in Port Gibson
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter) is partnering with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department to host a free Food Giveaway Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, 410 Market St. The event is first come, first served and open to all, organizers […]
Greenville hosting Lunch & Learn on suicide prevention Nov. 12
The City of Greenville Parks & Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Health Council will host a Lunch & Learn on Suicide Prevention on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Buster Brown Community Center, 400 E. Robertshaw St. Organizers say the event aims to encourage open conversation, share warning signs and […]
Lauderdale County man charged with felon in possession after shots fired, deputies say
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department says deputies responded around 3:00 p.m. on November 4, to a disturbance in the 8800 block of Whippoorwill Road. According to the department, deputies encountered Billy Ray Ethridge Jr. and learned he had allegedly trespassed on private property and fired a weapon multiple times, damaging personal property. During the investigation, deputies […]