Appeals court upholds Natchez man’s manslaughter conviction in 2020 shooting
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Court of Appeals panel has unanimously upheld the manslaughter conviction of a Natchez man who shot and killed another man in a parking lot dispute in 2020, rejecting all five of his arguments on appeal. Reginald Tyrone Butler was convicted in Adams County Circuit Court in June 2024 and sentenced to […]
Georgia man arrested in Pontotoc County after major drug seizure on Interstate 22
PONTOTOC COUNTY — A Georgia man was arrested Sunday after Mississippi law enforcement officers seized hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 22 in Pontotoc County. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the agency’s Interdiction Unit conducted a routine inspection May 17 that resulted in the seizure […]
Texas juvenile arrested after bomb threat prompts lockdown at Oxford Middle School
OXFORD — A juvenile in Texas is in custody after a bomb threat Tuesday morning prompted a lockdown and evacuation at Oxford Middle School, according to the Oxford Police Department. Police said officers responded May 19 after the school received a bomb threat through a blocked-number phone call to the front office. School resource officers […]
Former Jones County road foreman, contractor plead guilty in embezzlement case
JONES COUNTY – A former Jones County road foreman and a contractor have pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to embezzle county-owned culverts, State Auditor Shad White announced. According to the State Auditor’s Office, Richard Creel pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, and Tommie Landrum pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to […]
Reeves requests major disaster declaration for Mississippi counties hit by severe storms
JACKSON – Gov. Tate Reeves has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump for five Mississippi counties impacted by severe storms earlier this month. The request covers damage from severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail and flash flooding that happened May 6-7. According to the governor’s office, the storms produced seven tornadoes, […]
Hazlehurst police seek suspects in vehicle theft investigation
HAZLEHURST – The Hazlehurst Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects wanted in connection with a vehicle theft investigation. Police said the suspects are facing grand larceny charges. According to investigators, two people seen in surveillance video wearing a black hoodie and a gray hoodie are believed to be local. Police […]
MDWFP reminds boaters of education requirement during National Safe Boating Week
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is reminding boaters about the state’s boater education requirement during National Safe Boating Week. According to MDWFP, anyone born after June 30, 1980, must complete a boater education course before operating a motorized vessel on Mississippi’s public waters. MDWFP offers both in-person and online boater education […]
Mississippi Blood Services asking for platelet donations due to high demand
FLOWOOD – Mississippi Blood Services is urging people to donate platelets as demand remains high for patients in cancer treatment, emergency care and other medical situations. Officials said platelet donations are vital for patients who rely on transfusions during cancer treatments, emergency care and other procedures. As a thank-you, Mississippi Blood Services is offering a $50 […]
DARKHORSE DOGS: Edie and Blair, the perfect lap dog duo, need a home
COLLINSVILLE – Two small female dogs recently taken in by East Mississippi Animal Rescue will soon be available for adoption after they receive veterinary care. The dogs, Edie and Blair, are believed to be possible Yorkie-Chihuahua mixes. Edie has short hair, while Blair has long hair, according to the rescue. East Mississippi Animal Rescue said […]
CARA to host 17th annual Dog Days of Summer fundraiser
JACKSON – Community Animal Rescue & Adoption, known as CARA, will host its 17th annual Dog Days of Summer fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3315 Lakeland Terrace in Jackson. All proceeds will go directly to the care of […]