Claiborne County deputies seek help locating missing man last seen in Natchez
PORT GIBSON — The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Terrance Jones, who has been reported missing and was last known to be in Natchez. Authorities said Jones’ family has not seen or heard from him and is concerned for his welfare. No additional details about when he was […]
Animal shelters urge residents to bring pets inside, foster pets as dangerous cold grips Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Animal shelters and rescue groups across Mississippi are pleading with residents to bring pets indoors aand consider fostering as dangerously cold weather threatens animals’ lives across the state. Community Animal Rescue & Adoption warned that animals left outside or dumped at shelters during the storm could die. The shelter said it is closing […]
Two men charged after alleged kidnapping, sexual assaults in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Two men have been charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping and multiple sexual assaults reported this week in Columbus, police said. Officers with the Columbus Police Department responded about 8:15 p.m. Jan. 21 to the 1600 block of 3rd Avenue North after receiving a report of a partially clothed woman walking in […]
Marshall County activates weather policy as winter storm disrupts phones, travel
HOLLY SPRINGS — Marshall County officials activated an inclement weather policy early Saturday as a winter storm moved into the area, creating hazardous travel conditions and disrupting phone service at the sheriff’s office. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office said its inclement weather policy took effect around 1 a.m. Saturday and will remain in place until […]
Updates as wintry storm moves across Mississippi
Saturday morning update, 10:15 a.m.: Dangerous winter weather continued to grip north Mississippi early Saturday as ice covered roads and bridges in at least 25 counties, with conditions expected to deteriorate through the day and into Sunday. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned that ice, sleet, freezing rain and snow were already falling across north […]
Jones County authorities search for missing 13-year-old
UPDATE: Vernon has been found safe, per the Jones County Sheriff’s Department JONES COUNTY — Authorities in Jones County are searching for a 13-year-old boy who was last seen Friday evening playing basketball at an apartment complex, the sheriff’s department said. Vernon Dinkins was last seen about 7 p.m. at Lone Oak Apartments in the […]
AAA offers winter car safety tips for travelers
MISSISSIPPI — If you’re on the road during the impending winter weather, AAA is offering vehicle safety tips that will help you as the precipitation and the temperatures drop. Since we’re not used to slick roads in Mississippi, we thought it was worth passing these tips on to you. Remove all snow from your vehicle, […]