MBI investigates after woman found shot to death in vehicle in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY — Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a woman was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a vehicle following a reported single-car crash in Holmes County, authorities said. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded early Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, to a call about a single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 51 near State […]
MEMA shares list of warming shelters as dangerous cold moves into state
JACKSON – Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned that dangerously cold temperatures are expected across Mississippi this weekend, with wind chills in many areas near or below zero. The agency said the cold weather is expected to begin Friday night and continue through noon Sunday. Officials noted that some residents remain without power following last week’s […]
Jones County deputies arrest woman after brief foot chase in Laurel
LAUREL — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 28-year-old woman Tuesday afternoon after a brief foot chase in Laurel. Deputy Davy Keith made contact with Deja Lindsey in the 1100 block of McConkey Street. Lindsey was wanted on a Jones County Circuit Court bench warrant for failure to appear for a status hearing, the […]
MSDH: Some county health departments closed or on modified schedules
JACKSON – The Mississippi State Department of Health said some county health departments across the state may be closed or operating on modified schedules due to weather or other conditions. In an advisory posted by the agency, MSDH urged residents to check the most up-to-date information before visiting a local health department. Updates and current […]
2 security officers shot at Jackson nightclub; police say dispute involved employee
JACKSON – Two security officers were shot early Friday during an incident at a Jackson nightclub. Jackson police responded around 2 a.m. Jan. 30, 2026, to Club Twilight in the 3000 block of Livingston Road after reports of a shooting, according to police. Homicide detectives learned an argument between two employees, a husband and wife, […]
DPS Warns Against Distracted Driving After State Trooper Hit in Construction Zone
JONES COUNTY — A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper suffered minor injuries after his patrol vehicle was rear-ended while he was parked in a construction zone with emergency lights activated, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said. In a post Friday, the department said the trooper was stationary in a work zone in Jones County with […]
I-22, I-55 reopen in North Mississippi, but travel still discouraged
HATTIESBURG — Sections of Interstate 22 and Interstate 55 in north Mississippi that were previously closed because of winter weather are now open, but transportation officials are still urging drivers to avoid travel unless it is absolutely necessary. All previously closed lanes of I-22/U.S. 78 from Red Banks (Exit 21) to the Tennessee state line […]
UPDATE: Two ruled homicide, one suicide in Hattiesburg deaths
HATTIESBURG — Hattiesburg police have released new details in the investigation into the deaths of three people found this week at a home on 7th Avenue. Hattiesburg police investigating three deaths found during welfare check on 7th Avenue Officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department responded Jan. 27, 2026, to a welfare check at a home […]
MDWFP opens applications for Pelahatchie Bay alligator hunting season
JACKSON — Applications for the Pelahatchie Bay alligator hunting season will open Monday, Feb. 2, and close Friday, Feb. 13, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced. Applications will be entered into a random drawing to determine permit holders for the season. Unlike the regular alligator hunting season, the Pelahatchie Bay hunt requires […]
Gluckstadt police arrest man accused of strong-arm robbery at girlfriend’s workplace
GLUCKSTADT — A Gluckstadt man was arrested after police said he went to his girlfriend’s workplace, damaged her cellphone and took $650 before fleeing the scene. Lucas Tapia was taken into custody a short time later at his place of employment, according to the Gluckstadt Police Department. Officers recovered the $650 from Tapia and returned […]