Choctaw tribal community ponds restocked for Memorial Day weekend
CHOCTAW – Tribal community ponds have been restocked with catfish just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians announced. The restocking was announced by Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben and includes ponds in several tribal communities. The stocked ponds include Pearl River Community Pond, Town Center Pond in Pearl River, the […]
Tupelo man charged after fraudulent check reports at two banks
TUPELO – A Tupelo man was arrested after police said he was connected to fraudulent check reports at two BNA Bank locations. According to the Tupelo Police Department, officers responded May 19 to BNA Bank at 2919 Tom Watson Drive after employees reported that a suspect had cashed a check that was later determined to […]
Two Louisville men sentenced in federal drug trafficking case
ABERDEEN — Two Louisville men have been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges involving methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and heroin, according to federal officials. Aaron Hughes, 33, was sentenced March 24 to 108 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Hughes also was convicted on a firearms […]
Tupelo police warn about realistic-looking toy guns
TUPELO – The Tupelo Police Department is warning parents and guardians after receiving complaints about toy guns being used in neighborhoods. Police said the complaints involve “Orby guns,” gel blasters, splatter guns and similar toy guns. According to the department, many of the toys can look realistic and may be mistaken for real firearms, especially from […]
Leake County deputies seize meth, firearms during drug bust
LEAKE COUNTY – A large amount of drugs and several firearms were seized during a drug bust in Leake County, according to the Leake County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson said deputies and investigators seized 395 grams of methamphetamine, 54 grams of spice, 10 grams of marijuana and five firearms from a home off […]
14-year-old captured after climbing fence during recreation at juvenile detention center
RANKIN COUNTY – A 14-year-old juvenile detainee was captured Thursday night after escaping from the Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center and later leading deputies on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, officers at the detention center reported around 3 p.m. May 21 that a juvenile detainee had escaped from […]
Rankin County K-9 medically retired after collapsing during search for escaped juvenile
RANKIN COUNTY — A Rankin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy has been medically retired after collapsing during a search Thursday afternoon for an escaped juvenile offender in Pelahatchie. According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Ronnie Decell and his K-9 partner, Fox, responded May 21 to assist in locating a juvenile who had escaped […]
Suspect arrested after fraudulent check reported at Tupelo bank
TUPELO – A suspect was arrested after police said someone attempted to cash a fraudulent check at a Tupelo bank. According to the Tupelo Police Department, officers responded May 20 to BNA Bank, located at 3041 McCullough Blvd., in reference to a false pretense report. When officers arrived, bank employees told police a suspect had […]
Lawrence County sheriff warns residents after recent burglaries
LAWRENCE COUNTY -vThe Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to secure their homes and vehicles after several burglaries were reported over the past week. Sheriff Ryan Everett said the county had gone a long time without a residential or vehicle burglary, but deputies have recently investigated one residential burglary, one attempted residential burglary and […]
Vicksburg police address community concerns after Tommy’s BBQ robbery
VICKSBURG – The Vicksburg Police Department is clarifying details about a medical call involving the person accused in a robbery at Tommy’s BBQ after receiving multiple calls from the public. Police said concerns had been raised about whether the individual was in Vicksburg police custody earlier the same day before the robbery. According to VPD, 911 […]