Rankin County man convicted in child sexual battery case
RANKIN COUNTY – Curtis Edward Wilmoth was convicted Wednesday on multiple charges related to child sexual battery and gratification of lust following a trial that began Monday, according to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said the case stemmed from an investigation that began after the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department received allegations related to the […]
One killed, two injured in crash at U.S. 49 intersection in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG – One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Hattiesburg, according to police. Officers responded just after 1 p.m. to the crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and Old Highway 42. Authorities said both vehicles involved sustained significant damage. Two occupants were transported to […]
MBI arrests suspect in Holmes County fatal shooting
HOLMES COUNTY – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that happened earlier this month in Holmes County. Authorities said 22-year-old Octavious Small was arrested March 17 in connection with a shooting that occurred March 14 on Mississippi Highway 17. Officials said the shooting left one person […]
Missing Covington County man found dead in Mississippi River after weeks long search
ADAMS COUNTY – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a missing man who was originally reported out of Covington County has been found dead after an extensive multi-agency search. According to the sheriff’s office, Cornelius Elijah Allen, 31, was located deceased in the Mississippi River near the Hydro Plant on Highway 15 in Louisiana, about an […]
Natchez to host program on Indigenous language revitalization, annual powwow later this month
NATCHEZ – A public program highlighting the history and revitalization of the Indigenous Natchez language will be held later this month, followed by the city’s annual Natchez Powwow, according to event organizers. The language program is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. The event will […]
Gautier police seek public’s help locating missing woman last seen in January
GAUTIER – The Gautier Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who has not been seen since January. Authorities identified the woman as Lindsey Leigh Savage, 42. Savage is described as a white female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with long brown hair and brown eyes. Police […]
Quinton Tellis trial Day 3: “He creeped me out” — Victim’s neighbor testifies about meeting Tellis
MONROE, Louisiana — Katelyn Hearn remembers the day that she met the man she identified on Wednesday as Quinton Tellis, telling the court that “he creeped me out” enough that she went inside and locked the door. Hearn testified on Day 3 of the murder trial of Tellis in the 2015 death of Ming Chen […]
Pike County Sheriff’s Office adds analyst to ICAC Task Force to combat online child exploitation
PIKE COUNTY – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member to assist in the fight against online child exploitation through its partnership with the Mississippi Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, according to Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones. Officials said Intelligence Analyst Aaron Adams joined the ICAC Task Force as an affiliate member […]
Two charged after stolen vehicle recovered in Carroll County investigation
CARROLL COUNTY – Two men have been charged after deputies recovered a vehicle stolen from a senior citizen earlier this week, according to Carroll County officials. Authorities said the Carroll County Emergency Operations Center received a call Monday morning, March 16, from a senior citizen who discovered her only mode of transportation had been stolen. […]
Jackson State to host national teacher recruitment fair amid ongoing educator shortage
JACKSON – Jackson State University will host a national teacher recruitment fair this week as part of efforts to address ongoing educator shortages in Mississippi and across the country, according to a university press release. The JSU Career Services Center will hold the 2026 Teacher Recruitment Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to […]