Jones County officials warn residents about jury duty scam
JONES COUNTY – The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a scam in which a caller is impersonating a sheriff’s deputy and threatening arrest over missed jury duty. Authorities said the scammer contacts potential victims by phone and claims they must pay a $3,000 fine or face arrest for failing to report for […]
Severe storms leave one dead, thousands without power across Mississippi
PEARL – State officials are assessing damage across several Mississippi counties after severe weather moved through the state Wednesday, leaving one person dead and thousands without electricity. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the death and three injuries were reported in Lawrence County following the storms on March 11. As of 9:30 a.m. Thursday, […]
Man arrested after 8.8 pounds of cocaine seized on I-10
BILOXI — Authorities say a Texas man was arrested after nearly nine pounds of cocaine were discovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Harrison County. Matt Haley announced Thursday that deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office seized 8.8 pounds of cocaine during a stop along Interstate 10 eastbound near the 40-mile marker […]
Tupelo police seek suspect in indecent exposure case
TUPELO — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to an indecent exposure incident reported Tuesday evening at a business near Crosstown. The Tupelo Police Department said the suspect fled the area on a blue bicycle after the incident. Investigators released an image of the man and are asking anyone who […]
Vehicle strikes fallen tree on Old Highway 84 in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY – Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded early Thursday morning to a single-vehicle crash after a car struck a fallen tree blocking the roadway. The crash occurred around 5:45 a.m. March 12 in the 700 block of Old Highway 84 near 779 Old Highway 84 #3, according to the sheriff’s office. […]
New images released of Tennessee cop-shooting suspect as search expands
STATEWIDE — Authorities have released new images of a Tennessee’s Most Wanted suspect accused of shooting a Memphis police officer as the search for him expands across several states, including into Louisiana. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the search continues for Danell Maxwell, who is wanted in connection with the Feb. 26 shooting of […]
Greenville police seek man wanted for aggravated assault
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on an aggravated assault charge. Authorities said Sidney Byars is wanted for aggravated assault. Police describe Byars as a Black male, weighing about 200 pounds and standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. His date of birth is listed as […]
Survey: Mississippi ranks among most bored states in U.S.
STATEWIDE — Mississippi residents are among the most likely in the country to feel stuck in repetitive daily routines that lead to boredom and increased screen time, according to a new national survey. The study by Solitaired ranked Mississippi No. 4 in the United States for “boredom loops,” a term researchers used to describe cycles […]
Starkville encourages reduced mowing to support wildflowers
STARKVILLE — City officials are encouraging residents to mow less this spring as part of a strategy aimed at supporting wildflower growth and helping pollinators thrive. The City of Starkville announced it will implement a reduced mowing approach in select areas this season, allowing naturally occurring wildflowers to grow and provide food for bees, butterflies, […]
Covington County deputies seek help identifying two men from photo
COVINGTON COUNTY — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying two men seen in a photo as part of an ongoing investigation in Covington County. The Covington County Sheriff’s Department said it is seeking information that could help identify the individuals. Officials released the image of the two men on Facebook and are asking […]