Silver Alert issued for missing Jackson woman last seen on Flag Chapel Road
JACKSON — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 25-year-old Jackson woman last seen Wednesday evening in Hinds County. Teia Davis was last seen around 6 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Flag Chapel Road, walking in an unknown direction. The alert was activated by MBI on behalf of […]
Two charged with attempted capital murder after Covington County deputy shot
COVINGTON COUNTY – Two men have been charged with attempted capital murder after a Covington County deputy was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. MBI identified the suspects as 19-year-old Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs and 18-year-old Cortavious Lawayne Hobbs. Cortavion Hobbs has been charged with two counts of attempted […]
Three arrested after Starkville police respond to vehicle burglary reports
STARKVILLE – Three people were arrested early Wednesday after Starkville police responded to reports of individuals pulling on vehicle door handles. According to the Starkville Police Department, officers responded around 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, to Ferndale Manor at 209 Lynn Lane. Police said the suspects fled to a grassy area behind the adjacent apartment […]
Jackson police searching for woman not heard from since last year
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who has not been in contact with her family since last year. Police said they are attempting to locate 55-year-old Sikyra Jackson-Harness. According to a missing person flyer from JPD, Jackson-Harness is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs […]
MBI findings show no foul play in Claiborne County death investigation
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the death investigation of Elbert Campbell. According to Sheriff Edward L. Goods Sr., the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation notified Claiborne County Coroner Keon Neal and the sheriff’s office on June 9 of findings from the investigation and examination. The sheriff’s office said […]
Gulfport man charged with armed robbery, shooting into vehicle
GULFPORT- A Gulfport man has been arrested after police said a dispute over a motorcycle delivery fee led to threats and gunfire. According to the Gulfport Police Department, 66-year-old Stuart Lee Huffman, of Gulfport, was arrested June 9 and charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of shooting into a motor vehicle. […]
Woman wounded in shooting at Vicksburg apartment complex, police say
VICKSBURG — A woman was injured early Wednesday in a shooting at a Vicksburg apartment complex after an exchange of gunfire involving multiple people, police said. Officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded around 1:30 a.m. June 10 to the Parkwood South Apartments in the 500 block of Bazinsky Road in reference to a shooting, […]
Houlka woman charged with felony fleeing after Tupelo pursuit
TUPELO – A Houlka woman has been charged with felony fleeing after a pursuit in Tupelo. According to the Tupelo Police Department, an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic offense on North Gloster Street around 1:10 a.m. June 6. Police said the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled north on […]
Meridian Honors Fallen Officer Kennis Croom on Fourth Anniversary of Line-of-Duty Death
MERIDIAN, Miss. – Law enforcement officers, first responders, family members and community members gathered Tuesday at the Meridian Police Department to honor the memory of Officer Kennis Winston Croom, who was killed in the line of duty four years ago while responding to a domestic violence call. The tribute ceremony, held on the fourth anniversary […]
Greenville police make arrest in armed robbery investigation
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department has arrested a man in connection with an ongoing armed robbery investigation. According to the department, Jykeivin Harris was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery. After his arrest, Harris was taken to the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility, where he remains in custody pending […]