Flowood to close out food truck series with spring-themed event at Liberty Park
FLOWOOD — A popular Flowood food truck series will wrap up its spring run this week with a family-friendly event combining food, activities and seasonal fun at Liberty Park. The city will host Flowood Bunny Trail & Treats at The Lot on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., marking the finale of its “The Lot […]
Blue Springs man gets a decade for distributing child sexual abuse material
ABERDEEN — A Blue Springs man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material over a mobile application, according to court records. Kristopher Brandon Holcomb, 44, was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. He will also be required to register as […]
Cherokee Nation flutist Tommy Wildcat to perform at Natchez Powwow March 28-29
NATCHEZ — Tommy Wildcat, a Cherokee Nation flute player, will perform at the Natchez Powwow on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, on the Natchez Bluff. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Chuck Borum, who chairs the Natchez Powwow, said Wildcat is a great musician, and his performance will be an […]
National Ag Day in the Capital City celebrated with cow milking contest
JACKSON – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce celebrated National Ag Day with a focus on dairy including cow milking competitions and Genuine Mississippi milk and ice cream from the Beason Family Farm of Neshoba County. Governor Tate Reeves proclaimed today “Agriculture Day” in the […]
Burned body found in wooded area off Greenway Drive identified
JACKSON — Jackson police are investigating after a burned body was discovered Tuesday in a wooded area off Greenway Drive, authorities said. Officers and robbery-homicide detectives responded to the 2700 block of Greenway Drive on Tuesday after receiving a report of a burning body in the woods. When they arrived, they found what appeared to […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Chase, the 1-year-old doodle mix with a heart full of love
SOUTHAVEN – Meet Chase, a 1-year-old Doodle mix with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. This sweet boy weighs about 50 pounds and is full of energy, fun, and personality. Chase is the kind of dog who would love room to play, toys to chase, and a family to shower with affection. […]
Meridian police investigate fatal shooting on 36th Avenue
MERIDIAN – An adult male was found dead late Monday night following a reported shooting in Meridian. Officers with the Meridian Police Department responded just after 10 p.m. on March 23 to reports of shots fired in the 1300 block of 36th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a man in a yard suffering from an apparent […]
Authorities seize meth, cocaine, MDMA in Tupelo drug bust
TUPELO – A Tupelo man has been charged with multiple drug offenses after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence and seized large amounts of suspected narcotics, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics arrested 34-year-old Christopher Clay Beckwith on Wednesday, March 18, following an investigation into methamphetamine […]
Magee police ask for help locating missing 17-year-old
MAGEE – The Magee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl. Police said Jena Brown Smith was last seen walking south on Highway 149 near Pinola Drive Southeast. According to authorities, she may have ties to Picayune, Sumrall or Laurel. Anyone who has seen Smith or has information […]
Tupelo man charged with kidnapping after allegedly holding ex-girlfriend against her will
TUPELO – A Tupelo man has been charged with kidnapping following an investigation that began with a report of a woman being held against her will, police said. According to authorities, officers responded March 18 to the area of Ballard Park in reference to a possible kidnapping. Police said an individual reported that a friend […]