Greenville Police Looking for Missing Woman
GREENVILLE — Greenville police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman last seen earlier this week. According to the Greenville Police Department, 50-year-old Yolanda Hawkins was last seen around 6 a.m. on January 21. Police said Hawkins was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Trax, described as silver or gray in color with […]
Second Gas Station Canopy Collapse Reported in Greenville; One Injured
GREENVILLE — Emergency crews responded to a second canopy collapse in Greenville on Tuesday, just minutes after clearing a similar incident elsewhere in the city. 10 injured after gas station canopy collapses in Greenville due to ice According to the Greenville Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the B-Quik convenience store on Reed Road after […]
Alcorn State alumnus earns Golden Ticket on season premiere of “American Idol”
LORMAN — Alcorn State University says alumnus Daniel Stallworth has advanced to the next round of “American Idol” after earning a Golden Ticket to Hollywood Week during the show’s season premiere. In a social media post, the university said Stallworth, a 2021 Alcorn graduate and Moss Point native, impressed the judges during his televised audition […]
Winter storm claims fourth life in Mississippi as recovery efforts continue statewide
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed a fourth storm-related death as the state continues to respond to the impacts of a prolonged winter weather event that has brought ice, power outages and widespread damage across dozens of counties. Gov. Tate Reeves said the latest fatality was reported in Leflore County, bringing the statewide death toll from […]
Hattiesburg police investigating three deaths found during welfare check on 7th Avenue
HATTIESBURG – Hattiesburg police are investigating after officers responding to a welfare check found multiple deceased individuals inside a house Tuesday afternoon. The Hattiesburg Police Department said officers were called at about 2:45 p.m. to a home in the 500 block of 7th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered deceased individuals inside the house. Detectives and […]
10 injured after gas station canopy collapses in Greenville due to ice
GREENVILLE – Emergency crews responded Wednesday to a gas station in Greenville after a canopy above the fuel pumps collapsed, injuring about 10 people and damaging several vehicles. The Greenville Fire Department said crews were dispatched to Rick’s Express on Broadway Extended, where the canopy fell onto vehicles below. Officials said approximately 10 people were […]
Capitol Police arrest Jackson man in homicide investigation, carjacking case
JACKSON – Capitol Police have arrested a Jackson man in connection with a homicide that occurred in late December and a separate armed carjacking reported days later. Capitol Police said Pharse Antonio Pickens, 44, was arrested Jan. 26, 2026, in connection with a homicide that occurred Dec. 26, 2025, and an armed carjacking that occurred […]
Appeals court sides with assistant principal fired for reading “I need a new butt” book
JACKSON — A Mississippi appeals court has ordered the reinstatement of a Hinds County assistant principal who was fired after reading a children’s book containing potty humor to a second-grade class, ruling the school district lacked sufficient evidence to justify his termination. In a decision issued Jan. 27, the Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed the […]
MDOC says probationer wanted in Holmes County on new charges
HOLMES COUNTY — The Mississippi Department of Corrections is asking for the public’s help locating a probationer wanted in Holmes County on new criminal charges. MDOC said Markelle Williams, 28, is wanted in connection with charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking […]
Water line breaks at Laurel animal shelter leaving them without running water
LAUREL – Southern Cross Animal Rescue is asking for donations and supplies after a broken main water line left its shelter temporarily without running water. In a statement posted on social media, the nonprofit said the break occurred outside the shelter’s play yard and did not reach the animals. The organization said all dogs and […]