Itawamba County man gets 20 Years for photographing himself assaulting a child

GREENVILLE – Keith Blake Clifton, 31, was sentenced yesterday to 20 years for producing images of a child during his sexual assault of the victim and distributing child sexual abuse material through a mobile messaging application. The investigation began after the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children alerted law enforcement authorities that a mobile […]
Jackson Police Looking For 16-year-old Runaway

JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police are asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway. Jennifer Phillips, 16, is described as 5-foot-5 and about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, according to the Jackson Police Department. She was last seen around 3 p.m. on Dec. 3 wearing a black […]
Fulton Man Sentenced After Investigators Find More Than 1,000 Child Exploitation Files

Attorney General Lynn Fitch on Wednesday announced the sentencing of a Fulton man to 20 years in federal prison on child sexual abuse material charges. Keith Blake Clifton was sentenced for one count of production of child sexual abuse material and one count of distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to Fitch’s office. The […]
Wisconsin man arrested after allegedly trying to assault Hattiesburg officer with knife

A Wisconsin man has been arrested after police say he attempted to assault a Hattiesburg officer with a knife during a foot chase along U.S. Highway 49. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, officers responded to the 5600 block of U.S. 49 on Dec. 1, 2025, for a report of a suspicious person. As a […]
VIDEO: Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Brandon Home; Police Looking for Suspects

A Brandon homeowner is shaken up after a molotov cocktail was thrown at his home in Crossgates. The home was on Woodgate Drive. He sent us a video from his home security camera. The incident happened November 9th at 12:26 a.m. The homeowner said his neighbor woke up to the sound of glass breaking and called […]
Jackson Police looking for missing man possibly experiencing a medical issue

JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who may be medically impaired. 52-year-old Antonio Boothe was last heard from Monday night, Dec. 1, according to the Jackson Police Department. He is described as 6-foot-2 and about 150 pounds. Boothe was last seen driving a blue 2003 […]
Mississippi Skywatchers to See Cold Supermoon Thursday Night

STATEWIDE — Skywatchers across much of the United States will have the chance to see the final full moon of 2025 Thursday evening, a Cold Supermoon that will appear larger and brighter than any other moon this year. The moon reaches peak fullness at 6:15 p.m. EST, marking the third consecutive supermoon in a rare […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Woods & Water, American Airboat Rescue agree on future collaboration

MISSISSIPPI — Woods & Water Search and Recovery met Wednesday with representatives from American Airboat Rescue to discuss future collaboration between the two volunteer emergency-response groups. We chose them for Stepping Up To Serve because if you’ve ever worked search and rescue, you understand there’s a special kind of person who volunteers to do it. […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Two Belhaven Students Collect Supplies for Local Animal Shelter

Webster Animal Shelter is shining a spotlight on two familiar faces who continue to make a big difference for the animals in their care. Shelter staff say “Boss” and Kaleb from Belhaven recently stopped by the Madison shelter with a load of supplies and goodies for the dogs and cats waiting for homes. The visit, […]
Pike County Sheriff Warns of Burglaries Targeting Ford F-150 Trucks

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent string of burglaries in McComb that are specifically targeting Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones said the incidents are under active investigation and that additional information will be released as it becomes available. In the meantime, Jones urged anyone who owns a […]