Bond set at $500K for Jackson man charged in alleged intentional fatal crash
JACKSON — A Jackson man charged in what police say was an intentional crash that killed a woman and injured another cyclist was granted bond Monday during an initial appearance in municipal court. Shannon Thomas, 57, received a $500,000 bond on a murder charge and a $10,000 bond for leaving the scene of an accident, […]
Six Wounded in Series of Tunica County Shootings; Multiple Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Chase
TUNICA COUNTY — The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of shootings that left at least six people wounded over two days in Tunica County and led to multiple arrests following a high-speed chase into DeSoto County. Deputies first responded around 11:58 p.m. Saturday, March 7, after a 911 caller reported he had […]
Jackson police work to identify mostly skeletal remains through tattoo
JACKSON – Jackson police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman whose skeletal remains were discovered earlier this year in the city. The remains were found March 7, 2025, near Greenwood Avenue in Jackson, according to the Jackson Police Department. Investigators later sent the remains to the Mississippi Crime Lab in Pearl […]
Tupelo man charged with aggravated trafficking of cocaine after drug investigation
TUPELO – A Tupelo man has been arrested on an aggravated trafficking of cocaine charge following a traffic stop and search warrant, according to the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Authorities said agents made a traffic stop March 5 on a black Ford F-150 on South Eason Boulevard in Tupelo. The driver was identified as Anthony […]
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 27-year-old in Jackson
JACKSON – Jackson police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning. According to the Jackson Police Department, homicide detectives identified 42-year-old Patrick Harris as the suspect in the shooting death of 27-year-old Anthony Watts. Police said Watts was shot and killed earlier today in the 600 block […]
Central MS Turtle Rescue seeking volunteers to keep Southaven facility open
SOUTHAVEN – Central MS Turtle Rescue is urgently seeking volunteers to help staff its northern facility in Southaven, warning that the location could close without additional help. The rescue organization said it currently has no volunteers at the Southaven facility and needs at least one person who can commit to working two to three hours […]
Oxford man charged after attempted sexual assault, kidnapping investigation
OXFORD – An Oxford man has been arrested after police investigated a reported attempted sexual assault that happened in late February, according to the Oxford Police Department. Police said the department received a walk-in report March 5 regarding an attempted sexual assault that happened the night of Feb. 26. During the investigation, officers learned the […]
18-year-old arrested in connection with Gulfport homicide
GULFPORT – An 18-year-old Gulfport man has been arrested and charged with homicide in connection with a deadly robbery investigation, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police said Ulrick Lamont Ellis was arrested March 8 and charged with one count of homicide. The charge stems from an incident on Feb. 13, when officers responded at […]
Men at SMCI graduate from trauma recovery program
LEAKESVILLE – Several incarcerated men at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution recently graduated from the Compassion Prison Project’s Trauma Talks program. The graduation marked the completion of a 16-part curriculum aimed at addressing some of the underlying issues that can contribute to incarceration. Program participants studied the effects of adverse childhood experiences, also known as […]
Man airlifted after assault outside Greenville club
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department is investigating an assault that happened early Sunday morning outside a business on Highway 82 East. Police said officers responded March 8 to the 1300 block of Highway 82 East, at Rack & Cue, after receiving a report of an assault. When officers arrived, they spoke with a sheriff’s […]