Church Group Brings Christmas Cards to Forrest County Inmates
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A small but dedicated group of church members from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church spent Monday morning bringing Christmas cheer to inmates at the Forrest County Adult Detention Center. The volunteers delivered Christmas cards so inmates could write messages to their families. The cards will be mailed directly from the jail in […]
Marshall County Correctional Facility Introduces New K-9, Huk
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced the addition of a new K-9 to the Marshall County Correctional Facility. Huk, a 17-month-old Belgian Malinois, recently joined the facility after being obtained through a grant from San Antonio. The department described Huk as highly intelligent, energetic and versatile — qualities for which […]
ATF Searching for Gulfport Man Wanted on Federal Drug Charge
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is asking for the public’s help in locating a 40-year-old man wanted on a federal drug charge. The ATF is searching for Tracy Antione McCall, who is listed in the National Crime Information Center database for violating 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), possession of methamphetamine with intent to […]
Gov. Reeves Commutes Sentence of Mississippi Man After Court Confirms Term Was Illegal
JACKSON, Miss. — Tate Reeves has commuted the sentence of a Mississippi man after the state’s appellate court confirmed the original prison term exceeded what is allowed under state law. Reeves announced that he exercised his constitutional authority to grant executive clemency for the first time since taking office in 2020 by commuting the sentence […]
Hollywood Feed Launches Angel Tree to Support Dogs at Cheshire Abbey
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Hollywood Feed has launched its annual Angel Tree program, aiming to bring holiday cheer to dogs at Cheshire Abbey this Christmas season. The Angel Tree, located inside the Hollywood Feed store at 111 Colony Crossing Way, features tags representing individual dogs currently under the care of Cheshire Abbey. Each tag includes suggested […]
Richland Police Looking for Owner of Rooster Found Wandering in City
RICHLAND, Miss. — The Richland Police Department is asking the public for help locating the owner of a rooster found wandering in the city this week. Officers recovered the bird, described as healthy but confused, after it was spotted roaming in an area of Richland. The rooster was safely secured and is being housed temporarily […]
Juvenile Arrested After Stolen Vehicle and Five Firearms Recovered, Hattiesburg Police Say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A juvenile has been arrested after Hattiesburg police recovered a stolen vehicle and several firearms tied to a commercial burglary in Ellisville, according to the Hattiesburg Police Department. On Dec. 4, 2025, officers responded to the 1500 block of North Main Street for a report of a stolen 2019 Kia Forte. The […]
Tupelo Man Charged With Cyberstalking, Kidnapping and Sexual Battery
TUPELO, Miss. — A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with cyberstalking, kidnapping and sexual battery following an investigation that began with threats made by text message in November, according to the Tupelo Police Department. On Nov. 16, 2025, a cyberstalking report was filed after a victim told police a suspect had sent text […]
‘Walk for Peace’ Reaches Jackson: Public Invited to State Capitol Event
JACKSON, Miss. — A group of Buddhist monks walking thousands of miles across the country for peace will pause their journey in Jackson on Wednesday for a public gathering at the Mississippi State Capitol. The “Walk for Peace” group, which is on a 120-day, 2,300-mile trek from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., plans a […]
Long Beach Police Looking for 14-year-old Runaway Girl
LONG BEACH, Miss. — The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old runaway girl. Maci Whitman was last seen on Dynsmore Place in Long Beach around 9 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2025, according to a news release from Capt. Patrick Craig. Whitman is believed to be wearing gray sweatpants, […]