Vicksburg police seek missing man with dementia last seen Tuesday afternoon
VICKSBURG — The Vicksburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 62-year-old man with dementia. Police identified the man as Arthur Hicks, whose date of birth is listed as May 8, 1963. He was last seen at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in the 700 block of Harris Street, […]
Suspected stolen car eludes Capitol Police during brief chase
JACKSON – Capitol Police said officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger matching the description of a stolen vehicle, but the driver fled and led officers on a brief pursuit. Authorities said the vehicle failed to yield when officers tried to initiate the stop. Police later lost sight of the car near the I-55 […]
Jackson Public Schools mourns death of Murrah High senior Kimari Skinner
JACKSON – Jackson Public Schools said it is mourning the death of Murrah High School senior Kimari Skinner and has made counseling support available for students and staff. In a statement, the district expressed condolences to Skinner’s family and said the Murrah school community is grieving the loss. JPS asked the community to keep Skinner’s […]
City of Jackson announces April 1 expungement clinic at Smith Robertson Center
JACKSON — The City of Jackson is partnering with community and legal advocates to host a free expungement clinic April 1 to help eligible residents clear qualifying records. The clinic is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Smith Robertson Community Center, city officials said. Organizers said participants should […]
Solutions to violence in Mississippi evident in UMMC research efforts
By Danny Barrett Jr. University of Mississippi Medical Center JACKSON – Violence is part of life for many Mississippians from cradle to grave, according to a survey done in part by researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, but findings point to solutions already underway. Findings of a survey conducted in 2025 showed half […]
Jackson police seek public’s help locating missing 23-year-old woman
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 23-year-old woman. Police said Zahkiria Morris is 5 feet tall and weighs about 180 pounds. She was last seen wearing red pajamas. According to investigators, Morris was last seen Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in the Jackson area while getting into […]
Ridgeland police seek public’s help identifying man in released photo
RIDGELAND – The Ridgeland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man shown in a department-released photo. Police said anyone with information about the person’s identity should contact the Ridgeland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 601-856-2121. Authorities did not immediately release additional details about the investigation.
Lamar County Sheriff’s Office launches T-shirt fundraiser for deputy family facing medical costs
PURVIS — The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office is holding a T-shirt fundraiser to help a sheriff’s department family facing significant medical treatment costs, according to the agency. The sheriff’s office said shirts are on sale through 5 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, for $20 each, with all proceeds going to the family. Officials said order […]
Jackson Public Schools to close Feb. 13 for staff professional development day
JACKSON – Jackson Public Schools announced there will be no classes for students Friday, Feb. 13, because teachers and staff will participate in a professional development day. District officials said the day will focus on training and growth for educators and support staff to strengthen services for students. Classes are expected to resume on the […]
Mud Monsters Make Trustmark Park Pet-Friendly for All 2026 Home Games
PEARL — Baseball fans in central Mississippi will be able to bring more than just their families to the ballpark this season. The Mississippi Mud Monsters announced Tuesday that Trustmark Park will become a fully pet-friendly venue beginning with the 2026 season, allowing fans to attend home games with their dogs and other pets without […]