Jackson Police Trying To Identify Entergy Copper Thieves
JACKSON – Jackson Police are investigating a business burglary where a large amount of copper was stolen from Entergy on Beasley Road. Police said the crime happened at around 3:20 a.m. Monday morning (today). If you recognize either of these men, please contact police. This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information in […]
Hinds County Sheriff’s Office K9 Deuce to Receive Donated Protective Body Armor
HINDS COUNTY — A K9 with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office will soon receive new bullet- and stab-resistant body armor thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Sheriff Tyree Jones shared that K9 Deuce is scheduled to receive the protective vest through a sponsorship funded by a fundraiser hosted by Catherine Cavicchi […]
James, Amelia Top Mississippi’s Most Popular Baby Names of 2025
JACKSON — James and Amelia were the most popular baby names in Mississippi in 2025, according to new data released by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics compiles a list of the most popular baby names each year based on provisional […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Help Needed for Mama Dog, Puppies, Seized During Neglect Investigation At Pike County Sheriff’s Office
PIKE COUNTY – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help them find placement and homes for a mama dog and her puppies that are at the sheriff’s office right now. Sheriff Wally Jones said the puppies and mama dog were seized as part of a neglect case they are investigating. The […]
Police release surveillance image in Ocean Springs malicious mischief case
OCEAN SPRINGS — Ocean Springs police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of damaging a vending machine outside a business early Christmas Eve. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, officers responded about 5 a.m. Dec. 24 to a report of malicious mischief at a business in the 3700 block of […]
Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Foot Pursuit at Jackson County Gas Station
JACKSON COUNTY — A Jackson man wanted in connection with a carjacking investigation was arrested Sunday after officers located him at a gas station, and a brief foot pursuit ended with the assistance of a police K-9, authorities said. Officers received information around 5 p.m. Dec. 28 that a carjacking suspect from Jackson may be […]
Four arrested after gunfire damages apartments, vehicles in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG — Four men were arrested after a shooting damaged an apartment building and several vehicles Sunday afternoon in the 200 block of Westover Drive, according to the Hattiesburg Police Department. Officers responded around 12:35 p.m. on Dec. 28 and found multiple shell casings at the scene. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, police […]
MARL Reminds Pet Owners to Bring Pets Inside For Cold Temperatures
JACKSON — The Mississippi Animal Rescue League is reminding and urging pet owners to take extra precautions as extreme cold weather moves into the state. MARL reminded pet owners that prolonged exposure can be life-threatening for animals. It seems like common sense…but sadly, it doesn’t seem to be for so many people who leave their […]
UMMC grows midwifery in Mississippi with a gift from Roots & Wings
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Photos By: Jay Ferchaud, UMMC JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center is building a strong foundation for improved maternal and fetal health by investing in foundational care that supports women and families from pregnancy to childbirth. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will receive more than $2 million from […]
Four detained after overnight vandalism spree in Lee County
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Department detained three adults and a juvenile late Saturday after a series of malicious mischief incidents were reported in the Palmetto community, authorities said. Deputies responded on the night of Dec. 27 to multiple calls reporting destroyed mailboxes, damaged structures and vandalized vehicles. During the investigation, deputies conducted […]