Funeral arrangements announced for Forrest County investigator
FORREST COUNTY – Funeral arrangements have been announced for Forrest County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Andretta English, who died June 28 after a traffic accident. Forrest County Investigator dies in motorcycle accident The sheriff’s office said English died at Forrest General Hospital. She served with the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office and also worked with AAA Ambulance Service. […]
Former Corinth pharmacist sentenced in $786K healthcare fraud scheme
CORINTH – A former Corinth pharmacist has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Monday. Ricky Wayne Quinn was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson to 30 months in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, followed by three years of supervised release. Quinn […]
Southaven police search for missing 14-year-old girl
SOUTHAVEN – The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Police said Laniyah Redmond was last seen around 1 a.m. in the area of Rasco and Cedarbrook. Redmond is described as a Black female, 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 230 pounds. Police said she has […]
Two found dead during welfare check in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG – Two people were found dead Monday morning during a welfare check in Hattiesburg. The Hattiesburg Police Department said officers responded around 8:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, to a home in the 3500 block of Hardy Street after receiving a call from a concerned family member. When officers entered the home, they found two […]
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens resigns, changes plea to guilty in bribery case
JACKSON — Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge in the public corruption case tied to a proposed downtown Jackson convention center hotel project and resigned from office. Owens entered his guilty plea Monday afternoon before U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan. He pleaded guilty to Count 1, conspiracy, […]
Laurel animal shelter asks community for donations
LAUREL – The Laurel Jones County Animal Rescue League is asking the community for donations to help care for animals at the shelter. Shelter workers said current needs include bleach, dog food, industrial fans, a window air conditioning unit and extension cords. The shelter said the items will help provide a cleaner, safer and more comfortable […]
Mississippi teachers to receive classroom supply funds before school year, auditor says
JACKSON – Mississippi teachers will have access to classroom supply funds before returning to classrooms this year, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor. The auditor’s office said a report last year found that 75% of Mississippi teachers started the school year before they had access to classroom supply funds. As a result, some […]
89-year-old man charged with murder after woman killed in Marion County shooting
MARION COUNTY – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot Friday night on Highway 35 Bypass near Jones Lane. Sheriff Berkley Hall said dispatchers received a call around 8:41 p.m. June 26 about a woman with gunshot wounds on Highway 35 Bypass in Marion County. Deputies with the […]
Coroner identifies toddler, two women found shot to death in Jackson home
UPDATE: Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard identified the victims as 25-year-old Keyana Weathersby (mother of the child), 2-year-old Camari Givens, and 30-year-old Erica Weathersby (aunt of child and sister of Keyana). The wanted vehicle, the 2020 Red Mitsubishi Mirage was found in Manhattan Park in north Jackson last night. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JACKSON — Three people, including […]
Southern Pines Healthy Pet Clinic needs two washing machine donations
HATTIESBURG – Southern Pines Healthy Pet Clinic is asking the community for help securing two washing machines to keep up with laundry needs at the clinic. The clinic said it cares for hundreds of pets each week, creating a constant need to wash towels, blankets and pet beds. Officials said each load of laundry helps keep […]