Mississippi wildlife officials conduct annual deer herd health evaluations across state
JACKSON – Wildlife biologists in Mississippi have spent the past several weeks conducting annual deer herd health evaluations across the state to monitor reproduction, body condition and disease prevalence in mature female deer. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said the evaluations are being carried out in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
Copiah Animal Shelter urgently needs foster homes as kennels reach capacity
COPIAH COUNTY- The Copiah Animal Shelter is asking the public to step up as the shelter reaches full capacity and runs out of space for dogs and puppies in need. Shelter officials said they urgently need foster homes to help relieve overcrowding and give animals a safe, temporary place to stay. According to the shelter, […]
Madison County deputies seek public’s help in locating armed suspect
MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault involving a shooting, authorities said. Antonio Harris, 31, is wanted after allegedly shooting a victim with a handgun, according to investigators. Deputies described Harris as a Black male, approximately 6 […]
Court affirms two life sentences for Biloxi man convicted of sexually abusing stepdaughters
JACKSON — The Mississippi Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld the conviction and two life sentences of a Biloxi man found guilty of repeatedly sexually abusing his two stepdaughters over several years. In a unanimous decision, the court affirmed the 2024 Harrison County Circuit Court verdict against John Nathaniel Pierre, who was convicted on 14 […]