Tupelo Man Arrested on Kidnapping Charge, Held Without Bond
TUPELO — A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after police investigated a reported incident on South Green Street, authorities said. Tupelo police officers responded Dec. 15, 2025, to a report of a possible kidnapping. Officers said they made contact with a family member of the victim, who reported the victim’s ex-boyfriend […]
Help Needed to Reunite Panola County Resident With Lost Wallet
POPE — The Panola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who picked up a lost wallet at a business in Pope but has not yet turned it in. According to the sheriff’s office, the wallet was found at the Chuck Stop in Pope. Investigators said the individual advised that […]
Local Businesses Team Up With ARF to Help Shelter Dogs This Holiday Season
Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) has Christmas ornaments on display at local businesses across the metro area. These ornaments have a QR code on one side, and a photo of a shelter dog on the other side. The QR code will show how you can donate and support ARF and all that they do in the […]
Texas Man Held on $1 Million Bond After Nearly 19 Kilograms of Cocaine Found on I-10
GULFPORT — A Texas man is being held on a $1 million bond after authorities say nearly 19 kilograms of cocaine were discovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Gulfport. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced Wednesday that Jesus Roberto Carrizales, 38, was arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance […]
Bond set for Goon Squad victim arrested on drug, gun charges in Louisiana
MADISON PARISH, La. — Bond has been set at $205,205 for Eddie Terrell Parker, who was arrested Wednesday night in northeast Louisiana and is being held at the Madison Parish Jail on multiple drug- and firearm-related charges, Louisiana law enforcement officials said. According to jail records and Louisiana State Police, Parker faces charges including possession […]
Man Sentenced to 20 Years Without Parole After Guilty Plea in 2023 Prentiss County Killing
BOONEVILLE – A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a 2023 homicide in Prentiss County, prosecutors said. The First Circuit District Attorney’s Office said Cameron Jaquavious Young pleaded guilty Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, to second-degree murder in […]
Jackson Firefighter Hurt After Falling Through Hole In Floor of Burning Home
JACKSON- A Jackson firefighter was hurt after he fell through the floor of a home on East Drive. WLBT reports that the firefighter responded to help put out the flames at a home in the 2300 block of East Drive. While extinguishing the flames, he fell through a hole in the floor of the home. […]
Gulfport Man Arrested on Drive-By Shooting Charge After Road Confrontation
GULFPORT — A Gulfport man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported drive-by shooting that followed a road confrontation earlier this week, according to the Gulfport Police Department. On Dec. 17, 2025, officers arrested Joshua Immanuel Golden, 34, of Gulfport, charging him with one count of drive-by shooting. The arrest stems from […]
MDWFP: Start the New Year off in Mississippi’s Great Outdoors
JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting families to kick off 2026 with First Day Hikes at select state parks on January 1. The program will feature guided hikes, refreshments, and activities suitable for participants of all ages, MDWFP said. The event is part of a nationwide initiative led by […]
MSU scientists cast light on Christmas tree research
STARKVILLE — From the Griswolds to the Grinch, just about every holiday movie features characters cutting, decorating or stealing the perfect Christmas tree. But most people—including moviegoers—don’t consider that Christmas trees take work to cultivate. Like all trees, they are subject to the threats of disease, insects, fungi and other menaces. This is why scientists […]