11-year-old dies after stolen vehicle crashes into tree in Tupelo
TUPELO — The Tupelo Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred after a brief pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle early Sunday. An officer on patrol received an alert about a stolen vehicle entering the city limits at about 12:50 a.m. and located a vehicle matching the description exiting a parking lot on […]
Lee County deputy killed after being struck by vehicle near Shannon School
LEE COUNTY — A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy serving as a school resource officer was killed Monday afternoon after being struck near Shannon School, authorities said. Sheriff Jim Johnson said Deputy Rick Haggard, 52, a school resource officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, was hit shortly after 3:05 p.m. The incident occurred in front […]
67 dogs, 2 goats, rooster, and horse seized in Jackson County dog fighting investigation; Three Arrested
VANCLEAVE —Jackson County sheriff’s deputies seized 67 dogs and several other animals while investigating a dog fighting operation on Pintail Lane in Vancleave, Sheriff John Ledbetter said. Deputies executed a search warrant during the investigation and also took two goats, one horse and one rooster into custody. All of the animals were transported to the […]
Volunteers Sought to Help with Winter Storm Fern Recovery in Oxford, North Mississippi
Recovery efforts are continuing across Oxford and North Mississippi following Winter Storm Fern, and local officials and volunteer organizations are encouraging residents to help neighbors still affected by the storm. Stronger Together Oxford has centralized volunteer opportunities and recovery coordination through its website, OXMS.net, where residents can find up-to-date information and ways to get involved. […]
Suspect wanted on Texas capital murder warrant arrested at college in Mississippi
JONES COUNTY — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department, working with Jones College Campus Police, arrested an 18-year-old man wanted in Fort Worth on a capital murder warrant. The suspect, Jaden Grays, was arrested Monday morning at Jones College after a tip from an area resident and information received from the Covington County Sheriff’s Department, officials […]
Water main break leaves Walnut Grove Correctional Facility without water
LEAKE COUNTY — Mississippi Department of Corrections said Walnut Grove Correctional Facility is without running water because of a water main break. In a statement posted Monday, the department said bottled water is being provided to inmates and staff while the issue is addressed. This was all of the information provided from MDOC at this […]
Attorney General urges support for legislation to address gang violence
JACKSON — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on Monday urged state lawmakers to pass two bills that would expand circuit court jurisdiction over certain firearm offenses by minors, stiffen penalties for transfers of stolen guns and create a new crime for firing a weapon into a group, renewing a long‑running legislative focus on youth violence […]
Pet clinic’s Valentine’s fundraiser offers to “neuter your ex” for shelter pets
HATTIESBURG – Southern Pines Healthy Pet Clinic is using a tongue-in-cheek Valentine’s Day fundraiser to raise money for spay and neuter surgeries for shelter animals. For a $25 donation, supporters can submit the first name, nickname or a fake name for an “ex,” a bad date or a bad decision to be symbolically “spayed” or […]
Jackson fire under investigation after “human involvement” determined
JACKSON – On Sunday, around 7:00 p.m., Jackson firefighters responded to 3245 Sunset Drive in reference to a house fire. According to Chief Charles Felton, when fire units arrived on scene, they found smoke and flames coming from the structure. Fire units said that after they put out the flames, they could not find an […]
Tunica Humane Society offering $500 reward for missing chow last seen near Robinsonville
TUNICA COUNTY – Tunica Humane Society is asking the public for help locating a missing dog and there is a $500 reward being offered for his safe return. The dog, Teddy, is described as a black chow and was last seen in the Robinsonville area last Sunday, the shelter said. The organization said it has […]