Covington County District Investigating Incident Involving Unauthorized Adult on School Bus
COLLINS — The Covington County School District said an unauthorized adult boarded a school bus in the Collins attendance zone Wednesday and used inappropriate and profane language, prompting an investigation with local law enforcement. In a statement released Jan. 14, the district said no students were harmed during the incident. District administrators and law enforcement […]
Crime Stoppers Needs Help Identifying Suspects in Tupelo Malicious Mischief Case
TUPELO — Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects connected to a malicious mischief case reported near the Walmart on North Gloster Street. The incident happened Nov. 28, 2025, according to Crime Stoppers. Investigators released photos of the people they want to identify. Anyone […]
Driver Charged with Felony Fleeing After Short Pursuit with Capitol Police
JACKSON – A 21-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after officers tried to stop a vehicle on Capitol Street and the driver briefly fled, police said. Officers attempted a traffic stop around 9:40 p.m. Jan. 13, but the vehicle did not yield and led officers on a short pursuit, according to authorities. The vehicle stopped […]
No Injuries Reported After School Bus Crash in Columbus
COLUMBUS — No injuries were reported after a wreck involving a school bus Wednesday morning in Columbus, WTVA reported. Columbus Police Public Information Officer Bryan Moore said the crash happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of 23rd Street South and College Street. Moore said another vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with an […]
18-Wheeler Crash Sends Concrete Debris Onto I-20 in Pearl
PEARL – Large pieces of concrete fell onto Interstate 20 in Pearl Wednesday morning after a crash involving an 18-wheeler on the U.S. Highway 49 flyover, according to the Pearl Police Department. Police said the department’s 911 Communications Center began receiving emergency calls around 8:51 a.m. on Jan. 14 reporting large chunks of concrete on […]
Jackson Police Warn Against Illegal Street Racing
The Jackson Police Department is warning motorists that illegal street racing and drag racing on public roadways is prohibited and may result in arrest or citations. In a public safety message, police said the department takes reports of drag racing seriously and emphasized that racing on public streets is banned under City of Jackson ordinances […]
Two in Custody in Connection With Recent Drive-By Shooting in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG – The Vicksburg Police Department says it is investigating a recent series of shootings in the city and has two people in custody believed to be responsible for a drive-by shooting that occurred Jan. 13. In a statement, the chief of police said the shootings have raised fear and frustration in the community and […]
Car Struck by Train at Smith County Railroad Crossing
MIZE — Emergency crews responded to a car-train collision in Smith County on Monday evening that resulted in injuries, according to Smith County Emergency Management. The agency said the crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at a railroad crossing. Responders from the Smith County Emergency Management Agency, the Mize Volunteer Fire Department, AmeriPro Ambulance Service and […]
Woman Dies After House Fire in McComb; Second Resident Rescued
MCCOMB — A woman was killed Tuesday morning after a house fire in McComb, according to a report by The Enterprise-Journal. The fire was reported shortly after 9 a.m. at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and Third Street, the newspaper reported. Officials told The Enterprise-Journal that an officer who responded to the scene saw a […]
Woman Arrested After Suspected Meth Found During Court Custody in Prentiss County
BOONEVILLE – A Booneville-area woman was arrested Monday after authorities said she was found with suspected methamphetamine while being taken into custody following a sentencing in Prentiss County Circuit Court. Officials said Vanessa Gracia, 45, of Jackson, Tennessee, was sentenced in court on Jan. 12. As she was being taken into custody by Deputy Kolby […]