Man arrested after alleged road rage shooting in Monroe County
SMITHVILLE — A Monroe County man was arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged road rage incident that led to a shooting at a home, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Richard Lance McCain, 38, of Parham Gin Road near Smithville, was arrested Jan. 4, 2026, by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Investigators charged […]
13 and 14-year-old charged in attempted auto burglaries in Starkville
STARKVILLE — Two juveniles were charged Monday night after police say they were caught attempting to break into vehicles in a Starkville neighborhood. Officers with the Starkville Police Department responded around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, to reports of individuals pulling on car door handles in the Park Circle area, according to police. When officers […]
Husband, Wife Found Shot to Death inside Vicksburg Home in Apparent Murder-Suicide
VICKSBURG – A husband and wife were found dead inside of a Vicksburg home. On Monday, officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to the 1300 block of South Street in response to a welfare concern where a family member had not heard from their loved one. Officers made entry into the home and found […]
HSI, DeSoto County DA secure arrest, indictment in international fraud case targeting elderly
DESOTO COUNTY – A Taiwanese national has been arrested and indicted in DeSoto County on multiple felony charges stemming from an international fraud scheme that authorities say targeted elderly victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced that Chia Lai was indicted on four felony counts: conspiracy […]
Fundraiser launched for Tupelo clerk stabbed in armed robbery Saturday
TUPELO — A fundraiser has been launched for a Tupelo convenience store clerk who was stabbed during an armed robbery earlier this month. Tupelo police said the stabbing happened during an armed robbery at about 7:52 a.m. Jan. 3 at the Breeze-N convenience store at 1725 N. Gloster St. According to a press release from […]
19-Year-Old Injured In Shooting in Columbus
COLUMBUS – A 19-year-old was wounded in a shooting in Columbus Monday night, according to WTVA. The shooting happened before 6:40 p.m. on Waterworks Road. The man was found by police at a local hospital and had non life-threatening injuries. If anyone has information, please contact police at 662-244-3552 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.
Investigation Underway After 200 Dogs, Horse Found On Lee County Property
LEE COUNTY — Authorities are investigating possible animal welfare violations after a report of a dog attack led to the discovery of hundreds of animals living in poor conditions in the Plantersville area. On January 5, 2026, Lee County Animal Control, operated under contract by North Mississippi Animal Care and Control Association, responded to a […]
Jackson Police seek public’s help locating missing 15-year-old girl
JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Police said Cailyn Jennings was reported as a runaway. She is described as having black hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion. No additional details about when or where she was last seen were immediately released. Anyone […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Delta Bank Donates Lifesaving Anti-Choking Devices to Adams County Sheriff’s Office
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has received 45 LifeVac® anti-choking devices thanks to a donation from Delta Bank, providing deputies with additional lifesaving equipment for medical emergencies in the field. Sheriff Travis Patten said the sheriff’s office identified a need for equipment that could better protect both deputies and the public during emergency […]
$5,000 reward offered in search for missing Louisiana woman Madison Allen
ZACHARY, La. — A 32-year-old Louisiana woman has been missing for more than two years, and a national nonprofit is now offering a cash reward for information that could help locate her. Madison ReNae Allen, of Zachary, Louisiana, was last heard from on Nov. 29, 2023, when she spoke with her mother about plans to […]