Man charged with murder after woman found shot to death in Jackson yard
JACKSON – A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found shot to death Monday evening in Jackson. Officers with Precinct 3 responded around 6:30 p.m. March 2 to the corner of Cromwell Street and Rutledge Avenue in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found the body of a 36-year-old […]
One Arrested In Double Homicide on Dogwood Trail in Jackson
UPDATE: On Monday, 39-year-old Michael Night was identified as the suspect in this case. He was arrested and charged with two counts of Murder. He was booked into city holding and is currently awaiting his initial appearance. __________________________________________________________________________ JACKSON – Jackson police are investigating a double homicide after two men were found dead late Sunday […]
Lawrence County supervisors vote to ban kratom sales outside city limits
LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Lawrence County Board of Supervisors has voted to ban the sale of kratom at stores located in the county outside municipal limits, according to Sheriff Ryan Everett. In a statement posted Monday, March 2, Everett said the ban applies to stores in unincorporated areas, or outside corporate limits. He noted the […]
Mississippi Blood Services reports urgent need for several blood types
JACKSON – Mississippi Blood Services is reporting an urgent need for several blood types and is encouraging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. The organization said O-negative, O-positive, B-negative and B-positive blood types are especially needed to help meet current demand. Mississippi Blood Services operates donation centers in Flowood, Cleveland and Oxford. The […]
Capitol Police accepting applications for 2026 Spring Citizens Academy
JACKSON – Capitol Police are accepting applications for the 2026 Spring Citizens Academy for residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Officials said the academy is scheduled for April 20-28 and will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. An additional session is planned […]
Police investigate reported threat at Germantown Middle School
GLUCKSTADT — Law enforcement officers are investigating a reported threat at Germantown Middle School, officials said. The Gluckstadt Police Department said officers were on campus and working alongside the Madison County Sheriff’s Office as of the latest update. Authorities said they are coordinating with school administrators and staff to ensure dismissal proceeds safely and without […]
Burn bans issued for several Central Mississippi counties through April
HINDS COUNTY — A burn ban is now in effect for several central Mississippi counties, as well as one in the City of Clinton, according to officials. (Story continues after graphic.) Under the ban, no burn permits will be issued, and all outdoor fires are strictly prohibited. The restriction includes the burning of yard debris, […]
Panola County authorities investigating double homicide after bodies found in vehicle
PANOLA COUNTY – The Panola County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide after two people were found dead inside a vehicle early Sunday morning. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched around 7 a.m. March 1 to a reported one-vehicle motor vehicle collision on River Road in central Panola County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Victor […]
Oxford nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Best Small College Town award
OXFORD: Oxford has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Small College Town category, Visit Oxford MS announced Monday. Voting is open now and will remain open until noon Eastern time on Monday, March 30. Readers may vote once per category, per day. “We’re thrilled to see Oxford nominated […]
Greenville Police looking for 16-year-old runaway
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old runaway juvenile. According to police, Madison Brady, 16, was last seen leaving her home Saturday evening around 9 p.m. in Greenville. Authorities said it is unknown what she was wearing at the time. Brady is described as a Black […]