Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Tupelo
TUPELO — Tupelo police were responding Friday to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on North Gloster Street near McCullough Boulevard. The Tupelo Police Department said an adult pedestrian was injured and transported to North Mississippi Medical Center for treatment. The extent of the injuries was not released. Police urged motorists to use caution in the area and […]
Hattiesburg police arrest armed robbery suspect hiding in attic after hours-long standoff
HATTIESBURG — Hattiesburg police arrested a 32-year-old man on an armed robbery charge after a standoff Friday in the 300 block of East Scooba Street. Officers responded about 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 while attempting to locate Brandon Rice, 32, of Hattiesburg, who police said was wanted in connection with an armed robbery reported about 9 […]
“Great Jones County Donkey Roundup” ends with three donkeys in safe custody
JONES COUNTY — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating the owner of three male donkeys found roaming near Quit Graves Road and Forest Holifield Road. In a social media post, the sheriff’s department said deputies and residents tracked down the donkeys during what officials jokingly dubbed the “Great Jones […]
UMMC says FBI teams assisting onsite as cyberattack response continues
JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center said Friday that teams are working “around the clock” to respond to a cyberattack that disrupted systems Thursday, with federal authorities and specialized FBI teams assisting onsite. Cybersecurity attack forces UMMC to close statewide clinics, cancel outpatient procedures In an update dated Feb. 20, 2026, UMMC said […]
Genealogical DNA Identifies ‘Natchez John Doe’ as Kentucky Man
NATCHEZ — Even as national headlines focus on genealogical DNA in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, skeletal remains discovered after a routine traffic stop in Natchez two years ago have been identified through similar means. The set of remains found in March of 2024 were identified as a Kentucky man through advanced DNA testing and […]
Second suspect arrested in Scheffel Road ATV theft case in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY – A second suspect has been arrested 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 Jerry W. Rodgers Jr., 49, of Natchez, was taken into custody Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at about 7:54 […]
Traffic stop in Picayune leads to drug arrests after deputies find meth, pills
PICAYUNE — Two men were arrested following a traffic stop in Picayune after narcotics investigators reported finding methamphetamine and prescription pills inside a vehicle, according to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s officials said narcotics investigators stopped a 2005 Infiniti QX56 on Ceasar Road on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, for disregard of traffic devices. […]
Jones County deputies seek woman suspected of taking black 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
JONES COUNTY — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a woman investigators describe as the primary suspect in the felony taking of a motor vehicle. Investigators said Lisa Crews is suspected of taking a black 2016 Volkswagen Jetta from a residence on Jeff Byrd Road in eastern Jones County. […]
Mississippi’s Fire on the Forty Initiative Receives National Land Stewardship Award
JACKSON — Mississippi’s Fire on the Forty Initiative has received the Land Stewardship Award from the National Wild Turkey Federation, state wildlife officials announced. The award, which honors outstanding efforts to promote wildlife habitat management, was presented during the federation’s 50th annual Convention and Sport Show in Nashville. The initiative, led by the Mississippi Department […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: From abandoned mall to looking for her forever home: Nala’s ready for her next chapter
A dog once found living near an abandoned mall in Jackson is now looking for a permanent home after a turnaround that rescue volunteers describe as a “comeback” story. Cheshire Abbey Animal Rescue said Nala, a young dog estimated to be about 2 years old, was initially wary and protective when she was first brought […]