Six suspects arrested in Southaven after pursuit tied to Memphis carjacking investigation
SOUTHAVEN — Six suspects were taken into custody Thursday night in Southaven after a pursuit connected to a Memphis investigation involving multiple violent felonies, including a recent armed carjacking. According to the Southaven Police Department, officers assisted the Memphis Police Department at approximately 7:37 p.m. when a vehicle occupied by the suspects entered Southaven while […]
Jackson honors James Meredith with key to the city, proclaims James Meredith Day
JACKSON — The City of Jackson honored civil rights leader James Meredith during a commemoration dinner held Wednesday night, recognizing his major impact and the 60th anniversary of the March Against Fear. During the event, Mr. Meredith was presented with a ceremonial key to the city. Meredith, a Mississippi native, became nationally known in 1962 […]
Former Meridian cop loses final appeal in termination case
JACKSON — A Meridian police lieutenant fired in 2022 after an investigation found she repeatedly clocked in from home during work hours has exhausted her appeals after the Mississippi Supreme Court dismissed her petition for review as filed a full year too late. Justice Jenifer Branning signed the May 28 dismissal order, finding that Lt. […]
Columbus Lowndes Humane Society to host Community Bash
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society will host a Community Bash on Saturday, June 6. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter, located at 50 Airline Road in Columbus, behind the fairgrounds. The free event will include activities for families and pets, including a crawfish stand, rolled ice […]
Juvenile in state custody reported missing in Claiborne County
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing juvenile who is in state custody. According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, Alvin Johnson Jr. was last seen May 30. Authorities said Johnson is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue and […]
George County man arrested in multiple auto burglaries
LUCEDALE – A George County man has been arrested in connection with multiple auto burglaries reported in the Magnolia Farms area and nearby rural neighborhoods. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received several reports in recent weeks of vehicles being burglarized throughout the area. The sheriff’s office worked with the Lucedale Police Department, […]
Lee County inmate dies at Tupelo hospital
TUPELO – A Lee County inmate died Wednesday night at a Tupelo hospital, according to WTVA. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the inmate as Shamari McIntosh, 26, of Okolona. Green told WTVA that McIntosh died at 8:12 p.m. Medical examiners will perform an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. The Mississippi Bureau of […]
Jackson man extradited from Texas, charged with capital murder in 2025 killing
JACKSON — A 36-year-old man has been extradited from Texas and charged with capital murder in connection with a November 2025 homicide in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, Ahmod McDonald was transported from Dallas to Jackson on Wednesday and booked into city holding on a capital murder charge related to the death of […]
Louisiana man killed in Pearl River County crash
PEARL RIVER COUNTY – A Louisiana man was killed Wednesday in a crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday. MHP said a 2017 Nissan Rogue driven by 57-year-old Kimberly Crawford, of Carriere, was traveling south on Highway 43 when it collided […]
21-pound catfish breaks lake record at Calling Panther
CRYSTAL SPRINGS – A new lake record has been set at Calling Panther Lake, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. MDWFP said Kevin Greer set the new lake record after catching a 21.15-pound channel catfish. The department congratulated Greer on the catch and encouraged anglers to visit Mississippi’s state lakes. Calling […]