Greenville police seek help finding two runaway juveniles
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two runaway juveniles. Police are searching for Jaedis Rankin and Jaysha Rankin, according to a juvenile alert shared by the department. Jaedis Rankin is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. Police said Jaedis was last seen wearing […]
Oxford police make arrests in multistate burglary case involving $140,000 in stolen jewelry
OXFORD – Two men have been arrested in connection with a multistate burglary investigation that began after more than $140,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from an Oxford home, police said. According to the Oxford Police Department, officers responded May 16 to a residence on St. Andrews Road in reference to a burglary. After officers secured […]
UPDATE: Hinds County escaped detainee found in car at Jackson apartment
UPDATE: Latoria Sample, AKA, Shanterica Donelson is back in custody. She was found in a vehicle at Woodland apartments. She faces additional escape charges, according to Sheriff Jones. “Thanks to all law enforcement agencies for the quick responses and bringing resources to assist with the search.” Sheriff Jones said. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ HINDS COUNTY – The Hinds County […]
Substitute teacher at Hernando High School arrested on child pornography charge
HERNANDO – A substitute teacher at Hernando High School has been arrested and charged with one count of child pornography. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office, 69-year-old Preston Ivan Lewis was arrested following an investigation by local law enforcement. Officials said Lewis served as a substitute Spanish teacher at Hernando High School. The district […]
Vicksburg police investigate shots fired into home
VICKSBURG – Vicksburg police are investigating after gunfire struck a home Wednesday night. According to the Vicksburg Police Department, officers responded May 27 to the 100 block of Elizabeth Circle in reference to a shots-fired call. During the investigation, officers determined that at least one projectile struck the residence, entered the home and traveled through […]
Two gang members sentenced in ATM jackpotting scheme, await deportation
Two Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members have been sentenced for conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with an ATM jackpotting scheme, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced. According to Fitch’s office, Darrin Moises Daza-Segura and Winder Alexander Canelon-Tiapa traveled throughout Mississippi reprogramming bank ATMs to dispense large amounts of cash. The crime is commonly […]
Byram Police Department brings back youth camp that’s changed dozens of lives
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays from June 4 through July 10 WHAT TIME: Drop-off is at 4 p.m., Camp is from 4:30-8:15 p.m. WHERE TO REGISTER: Byram Police Department or Byram City Hall (in person, please) COST: $25 for 11 and up, $15 for 10 and under WHERE IS CAMP: Byram Middle […]
Tippah County Lake to reopen for fishing, boating after storm cleanup
TIPPAH COUNTY – Tippah County Lake in Ripley will reopen Saturday, May 30, for fishing and boating, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. MDWFP said crews have been working to clean and restore the area following damage from Winter Storm Fern in January. The lake had been temporarily closed because of ongoing […]
Jones County deputies respond to shooting in Glade community
GLADE – Jones County deputies responded Thursday afternoon to a shots fired call after a man was reportedly struck by gunfire at a home on Magnolia Tree Road in the Glade community. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, responding deputies found a 45-year-old man who had been shot once in the left arm. Deputies said […]
Star Volunteer Fire Department marks 50 years with BBQ fundraiser June 20
STAR — For half a century, the volunteers of the Star Volunteer Fire Department have answered the call in Rankin County. The department will host its 50th Annual BBQ Fundraiser beginning at 10 a.m. at Star Baptist Church’s CLC parking lot in Star, serving drive-thru style until sold out. Chicken and hamburger plates are $10 […]