Natchez man arrested on statutory rape warrant in Adams County
A Natchez man has been arrested in connection with an outstanding statutory rape warrant in Adams County, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Michael Shawn Simpson Sr., 43, was taken into custody Feb. 11 at about 12:38 p.m. by deputies with the Special Operations Division. Authorities said the warrant was […]
Vehicle crashes into Indianola Walmart, four injured
INDIANOLA — A vehicle crashed into a Walmart store in Indianola on Friday morning, injuring four people, according to local emergency officials. Rescue 1, the Indianola Fire Department and other Sunflower County emergency responders were called to the store at 633 Highway 82 West at about 11:40 a.m. after reports that a vehicle had struck […]
Reward offered for missing French bulldog last seen near Old Rice Road in Canton
CANTON — A reward is being offered for information leading to a missing French bulldog last seen near Old Rice Road in Canton. According to a lost-dog flyer, the dog is a male French bulldog named Hank. The notice asks the public to help return him home and says a reward is available. Anyone with […]
Jackson police seek public’s help identifying suspects in attempted copper theft
JACKSON — Jackson police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of attempting to steal AT&T copper cable and causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to police, the incident happened around 8 a.m. Feb. 11 in the area of 108 Woody Drive. Investigators said two unknown males attempted to steal copper […]
Human trafficking investigation in Pascagoula leads to arrests, charges against 66-year-old man
PASCAGOULA — Pascagoula police said they arrested multiple people during an undercover operation at a massage business and charged one man with two counts of human trafficking. According to a Pascagoula Police Department media release dated Feb. 13, officers conducted the operation Feb. 12 at Asian Acupressure, 2518 Denny Ave., after receiving a tip about […]
Waynesboro man arrested after near head-on encounter with Jones County deputy
ELLISVILLE — A Waynesboro man was arrested overnight after authorities said he nearly hit a Jones County Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicle head-on while driving on Masonite Lake Road. Deputy Kalob Broadway was on routine patrol when the incident happened, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said Broadway was able to stop the driver, […]
Former Jackson police officer sentenced to life for gun, ax murder of nurse
By Pam Dankins Mississippi Clarion Ledger Hinds County Circuit Judge Faye Peterson sentenced former Jackson Police Department officer Marcus Johnson to life in prison for the 2024 murder of Carlos Collins, a registered nurse. Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and 10 years for shooting into a dwelling. Johnson was remanded into the custody […]
Forrest County deputies seek suspect in Barrontown water works break-in and theft
FORREST COUNTY – The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a burglary at the Barrontown water works in Petal. In a statement, the sheriff’s office said the break-in occurred during the early morning hours Monday, Feb. 9. Investigators said fuel and other assorted items were stolen. Authorities […]
Absconded Louisiana sex offender arrested in Ellisville, held pending extradition
ELLISVILLE — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Ellisville Police Department arrested a Louisiana sex offender Wednesday who authorities said had absconded and was wanted on felony warrants. Authorities identified the suspect as Shawndrell Harrell, 37, who was wanted by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. According to law enforcement, Harrell was wanted […]
Wicker leads Bipartisan Lawmakers Honoring 125th Anniversary of Army Nurse Corps
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan lawmakers in the Senate and House on Thursday introduced a resolution honoring the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, recognizing its service in every major U.S. conflict since its founding in 1901. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., in marking […]