Greenville man arrested after multiple vehicle burglaries
A Greenville man has been arrested after police investigated reports of multiple vehicle burglaries. The Greenville Police Department said officers responded Thursday, May 7, to the 1100 block of West Ohea Street for an auto burglary complaint. The complainant told officers that surveillance footage showed an unknown man entering multiple vehicles parked on the property. […]
One killed in shooting on U.S. 49 in Forrest County
FORREST COUNTY — One person was killed in a shooting on U.S. 49 near Mississippi 42 in Forrest County, according to MBI. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene after the shooting was reported. Authorities said one person died as a result of the shooting. 23-year-old Blake Guthrie was detained and charged with […]
Quinton Tellis trial resumes Wednesday in Monroe, La.
MONROE, La. — The murder trial of Quinton Tellis is set to resume Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Ouachita Parish following a pause after the first week of testimony in the 2015 killing of Ming Chen Hsiao. The bench trial, which began in March, was expected to last only a few days but was halted […]
Guntown man charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
TUPELO – A Guntown man has been charged with felony shoplifting after Tupelo police investigated reports of repeated thefts from a Walmart, authorities said. The Tupelo Police Department said officers were called April 15 to the Walmart at 2270 W. Main St. after store personnel reported that an individual had stolen merchandise from the business multiple […]
DPS honors fallen officers during annual memorial ceremony
PEARL — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety honored 38 fallen state officers during its 2026 Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, with Commissioner Sean Tindell urging continued support for law enforcement families and officers across the state. Held at the agency’s new headquarters, the annual ceremony brought together current and former state law […]
Vehicle strikes building in Starkville; no injuries reported
STARKVILLE – No injuries were reported after a vehicle struck a building in Starkville on Tuesday morning. The Starkville Fire Department said crews responded to a motor vehicle accident at 1424 Louisville St. after a vehicle hit a building. Officials said no one was injured in the incident. The fire department thanked all agencies involved […]
Survivors urged to report tornado damage through MEMA self-reporting tool
MISSISSIPPI — Mississippi officials are urging people affected by the May 6 tornadoes and severe storms to complete storm damage self-reporting forms through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency website as recovery efforts continue across the state. MEMA officials said the citizen self-reporting tool is critical in helping emergency personnel assess the extent of storm damage […]
Comedian Announces Show at Brandon Ampitheater
BRANDON – Comedian Matt Rife is bringing his Stay Golden Tour to the Brandon Amphitheater this fall. The show is scheduled for Oct. 25 at the Brandon venue. Tickets are set to go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 15. The show is for ages 18 and older and is intended for mature audiences.
Two Lee County men charged with meth trafficking after Verona traffic stop
VERONA — Two Lee County men were arrested earlier this month after deputies reportedly found a large quantity of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Verona. According to the Tupelo Police Department, deputies stopped a vehicle on East Main Street for multiple traffic violations. Investigators identified the driver as Grant N. Gardner, 42, and the […]
The New Rule Of Summer Yard Care: Let The Dogs Out
(StatePoint) May is not only prime lawn and gardening time, it’s also National Pet Month – the perfect time to celebrate your furry friends and get them back outside to play. A great backyard is more than a place for shade and fun; it’s a sanctuary that should offer total peace of mind for the […]