Legacy of Madison opens in Natchez, highlighting under-told history
NATCHEZ – A long-vacant house in Natchez has been transformed into The Legacy of Madison, a new interpretive center and tourism attraction focused on sharing under-told parts of the city’s history. The site, located at 516 N. Dr. M.L. King St., is co-owned and managed by retired educator Bettye Bell and her daughter, Brittany Bell Surratt. […]
Weapons found before trail ride event in Yazoo County
YAZOO COUNTY – The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office said weapons were found before a recent trail ride event after security personnel noticed suspicious behavior. According to the sheriff’s office, several people attempted to enter the event through a back entrance. Security personnel noticed the individuals acting suspiciously and saw them drop a bag before continuing toward […]
Covington County SO trying to identify suspects in Mount Olive burglary investigation
MOUNT OLIVE – The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying people wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation involves a burglary at Keith’s Superstores in Mount Olive. Deputies said the suspects attempted to conceal their identities by wearing masks and gloves. Investigators […]
Vermont man accused of luring 9-year-old from Mississippi after TikTok investigation
LUCEDALE — A Vermont man has been charged following a multi-agency investigation involving the alleged online exploitation of a minor, according to the George County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said its Criminal Investigations Division received a report in September 2025 from a concerned parent about an adult male communicating with the parent’s minor child […]
Natchez man arrested on indecent exposure charge in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY – A Natchez man was arrested Saturday night after deputies responded to a report of a nude man walking along Morgantown Road, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they responded around 11:18 p.m. June 13 to the area of 323 Morgantown Road. While responding, deputies said they saw a man […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Kemper County community helps stranded bus passengers during extreme heat
SCOOBA – When a tour bus broke down in Kemper County during extreme heat, local residents stepped up to help. According to the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office, the bus broke down on Highway 16 near Lover’s Lane in Scooba. With temperatures dangerously high, Sheriff James R. Moore said it was important to get the passengers […]
Operation Liberty Strike nets 40 arrests, fentanyl and firearms across South Mississippi
JACKSON — A coordinated law enforcement operation targeting drug trafficking and violent crime in South Mississippi resulted in 40 arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana and firearms, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Thursday. Operation Liberty Strike, led by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Fentanyl Strike Force, was conducted over four days in Harrison County, […]
Co-Lin FBLA students shine on national stage with multiple Top 10 finishes
WESSON – Students from Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter earned national recognition at the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada, with six of the college’s ten competitors placing among the top ten in the nation in their respective events. Several Co-Lin students finished as the highest-ranked […]
Teen dies after drowning in Petal neighborhood lake
PETAL – A teen died Sunday night after drowning in a small neighborhood lake in Petal, according to WDAM. Petal Fire Chief Marion Sims told WDAM that a group was swimming in the lake near the 100 block of Garden Lane and jumping from a rope swing. According to Sims, one of the teens went into […]
Fire at General Recycling in Flowood contained, traffic restrictions lifted
FLOWOOD – Emergency crews responded earlier this morning to a fire at General Recycling involving a large pile of recyclable materials. The Flowood police department said the police department temporarily shut down nearby lanes of traffic to give firefighters safe access to and from the scene. The fire was successfully contained at 7:18 a.m. Traffic restrictions […]