Monroe County deputies arrest two men on kidnapping charges after call about person held in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN – Two men have been charged with felony kidnapping after Monroe County deputies responded to an anonymous report that someone was being held against their will at a residence in Aberdeen, the sheriff’s office said. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it received an anonymous phone call at about 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, […]
Gov. Reeves declares state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather
JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact Mississippi beginning Friday. Reeves said the emergency declaration will remain in effect through at least Jan. 27 and will allow the state to mobilize resources and support response efforts in counties affected by the approaching storm. […]
Owner of TDK Accounting and Tax Services pleads guilty to fraud, bribery charges
JACKSON — The owner of TDK Accounting and Tax Services has pleaded guilty to fraud and bribery charges tied to a COVID-19 grant program, State Auditor Shad White announced. Auditor’s office officials said Verneshia Cody, the owner and operator of the business, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud and one count of bribery of […]
WATCHING THE WEATHER: Wintry mix, bitter cold possible across parts of Mississippi this weekend
JACKSON — A developing winter weather system could bring sleet, freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures to parts of Mississippi this weekend, with the highest confidence for wintry impacts across the Delta, forecasters said. A mix of sleet and freezing rain is possible late Saturday into Sunday as cold air settles over the state, while […]
Oxford police arrest suspect in Jackson Avenue bank robbery
OXFORD — Oxford police arrested a 61-year-old Ocean Springs man Wednesday morning after a bank robbery on Jackson Avenue, authorities said. Officers responded about 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21 to a reported robbery in the 1600 block of Jackson Avenue. Police immediately canvassed the area and began reviewing security camera footage from the bank and nearby […]
CPRAM offers scholarships to communications majors around the state
WESSON – State college public relations officials are doing their part to encourage students to continue their interest in the area of communication at Mississippi’s two-and four-year colleges with three $1,250 scholarships. Students applying for the CPRAM (College Public Relations Association of Mississippi) scholarship must be majoring in one of the following fields of study: […]
Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of wanted individual in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office said a tip submitted through Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a wanted individual featured in the agency’s “Wanted Wednesday” program. In a statement, the sheriff’s office thanked the public for its assistance, saying the tip directly resulted in the arrest and highlighted the importance of community involvement in […]
One dead in alleged shooting on State Boulevard in Meridian; person of interest in custody
MERIDIAN – One person was allegedly killed in a shooting Thursday morning on the 2900 block of State Boulevard, and a person of interest is in custody, authorities said. Police received the call around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan responded to the scene along with the Meridian Police Department […]
Greenville Firefighters Battle House Fire On Ridge Avenue
GREENVILLE – Firefighters in Greenville quickly extinguished a house fire Wednesday, and no injuries were reported, authorities said. The Greenville Fire Department said crews were dispatched Jan. 21 to Ridge Avenue for a reported house fire. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story, wood-frame residence with visible fire on the exterior of the structure. Crews, operating […]
DeSoto County deputies seek public’s help identifying person of interest
DeSOTO COUNTY — The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Authorities said the individual is believed to be using the name Joseph Diaz Levenhagen and is also known to use multiple aliases, including Joe Levenhagen and Joe Diaz. Investigators […]