Jackson police seek help identifying homicide suspect in 2025 gas station shooting
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man believed to be involved in a homicide that occurred last year at a local gas station. According to police, the man in a surveillance photo is a suspect in the shooting death of 22-year-old Melvin Bass. UPDATE: Teen girls arrested […]
Clinton unveils Mississippi Blues Trail marker honoring historic Grits & Gravy Recording Studio
CLINTON – The City of Clinton unveiled its second Mississippi Blues Trail marker Thursday, recognizing the legacy of the historic Grits & Gravy Recording Studio and its role in Mississippi’s musical history. The studio, once located inside the former Hilltop Theatre, was founded in the mid-1960s by Bob McRee and brothers Cliff and Ed Thomas. […]
Trailer destroyed in fire on Otis Lee Road in Macedonia
MACEDONIA – Firefighters with the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire that destroyed a single-wide trailer on Otis Lee Road. Crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Otis Lee Road at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 4 after receiving a report of a trailer fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames […]
Clinton Fire Department seeks donations to restore historic 1964 Mack fire engine
The Clinton Fire Department is asking for the public’s support to help restore a historic 1964 Mack fire engine that could become a community parade truck and piece of local memorabilia. Officials said the antique fire truck, which has been properly stored and is still somewhat drivable, recently traveled between Station 1 and Station 4 […]
Hattiesburg police seek person of interest in commercial burglary investigations
HATTIESBURG – The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a person of interest in connection with multiple commercial burglary investigations. According to police, the incidents occurred in the 100 block of Industrial Drive on Dec. 14, 2025, Jan. 18, 2026, and Feb. 15, 2026. Detectives are seeking to speak with Eddie […]
State Auditor’s Office arrests former Laurel public works director
JACKSON – State Auditor Shad White announced Thursday that special agents with his office have arrested a former Laurel public works director accused of misusing city equipment and attempting to conceal evidence related to the investigation. According to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, Luther Russell, the former Laurel Public Works director, is accused […]
No injuries reported after train collides with vehicle on Highway 49 in Yazoo County
YAZOO COUNTY – Deputies responded Thursday morning to a collision involving a train and a vehicle on Highway 49, according to authorities. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on March 5, deputies were dispatched to the area of Highway 49 near Coker Road after receiving reports of a train striking a silver vehicle. When deputies arrived, they […]
UPDATE: Brandon woman killed after hit by car while riding bike in Jackson
JACKSON – A woman is dead after she was hit by a car while riding a bike in Jackson. According to police, the crash happened in the 4800 block of Chastain Drive, vehicle vs bicycle. Two individuals were riding on a bicycle when they were struck by a vehicle. There is no known description of […]
JSU announces the passing of former acting president Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony
JACKSON — The Jackson State University community is mourning the loss of Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D., a respected educator, communications leader, and former acting president of the university, who passed away this morning, March 5, 2026. Hayes-Anthony dedicated decades of service to advancing education, journalism and public communication in Mississippi and beyond. Known for her unwavering […]
Charges upgraded to attempted murder in Gulf Park Estates shooting
JACKSON COUNTY — Two men initially charged with aggravated assault in a late February shooting in Gulf Park Estates are now facing upgraded charges of attempted murder, authorities said. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Christopher Paul Landry, 46, and Glen Guy Barton, 32, were formally charged with attempted murder following developments in the […]