Three arrested after joint narcotics operation in Forrest, Lamar County
FORREST COUNTY — Three people were taken into custody Tuesday after a joint narcotics operation by the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office and the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and multiple firearms, authorities said. Investigators from the two agencies executed search warrants Feb. 17 at two locations: one in […]
Suspect in Raymond Road homicide given no bond on murder charge
JACKSON – A suspect in Jackson’s seventh homicide of the year appeared in municipal court Wednesday and was ordered held without bond on a murder charge, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said Jamecia Harper appeared before a municipal court judge on Feb. 18, 2026, in connection with Homicide No. 7, which investigators have […]
Jones County crash suspect faces DUI charges; ICE detainer leads to transfer from detention facility
JONES COUNTY — A driver arrested in an overnight crash on U.S. Highway 29 North that damaged Dixie Electric Power Association equipment and left hundreds without electricity was later taken into federal custody after an immigration detainer was discovered in court. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said it assisted the Mississippi Highway Patrol at a […]
Father charged with child neglect after 6-year-old injured in Greenville shooting
GREENVILLE – A 6-year-old boy was injured Monday after he shot himself with a handgun, and his father has been arrested on a child neglect charge, according to Greenville police. Officers responded about 5:40 p.m. Feb. 16 to Delta Health Systems at 1400 E. Union Avenue after a report of a juvenile with a gunshot […]
Woman charged after domestic stabbing in Lamar County
LAMAR COUNTY – A 48-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated assault in a domestic violence case after deputies said a man was stabbed during a fight Monday night at an apartment on Shears Road. Deputies responded around 9 p.m. Feb. 16, 2026, after a reported stabbing, according to authorities. Investigators said a 38-year-old man […]
Tupelo man sentenced to 25 years after guilty plea in 2023 killing
TUPELO – A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 death of Montavious Jemar Clifton, according to the First Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Jaedin Jacques Hatchett entered the guilty plea Feb. 12. Hatchett had been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in […]
Natchez woman charged in ATV theft investigation on Scheffel Road
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman has been charged in an ongoing investigation into the theft and recovery of an all-terrain vehicle from property on Scheffel Road, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials said Amanda Breland, 40, was charged with grand larceny, trespassing and malicious mischief. Deputies arrested Breland about 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Student taken into custody after handgun found in vehicle at Alcorn Central High School
ALCORN COUNTY — A student was taken into custody after a handgun was found inside a vehicle that entered Alcorn Central High School’s campus, according to the Alcorn School District. District officials said the school received a tip Thursday morning about a potential safety concern involving a vehicle coming onto campus. School and district personnel […]
Pony Ride Day Set for April 4 at Strong River Equine Center in Brandon
BRANDON — Families looking for an afternoon of outdoor fun or looking for an introduction into the world of horses can head to Brandon on April 4 for Pony Ride Day at Strong River Equine Center. The three-hour event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. at the equine center, 5150 MS-18, and will feature […]
Salvation Army to Host 1920s-Themed Senior Prom in Jackson
JACKSON — Senior citizens in the Jackson area are invited to step back into the Roaring ’20s this weekend during a vintage-themed prom hosted by The Salvation Army. The event, titled “Southern Glamour of the 1920s: A Night of Vintage Elegance,” is scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 570 […]