Copiah County deputies search for two wanted on aggravated assault charges
CRYSTAL SPRINGS – The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people wanted on aggravated assault charges. Deputies said Xavier Brent and Kenjae’ Clark, both of Crystal Springs, are wanted in connection with aggravated assault. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to contact the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office at 601-894-3011.
Meridian Police Department Seeks Public’s Assistance Locating Wanted Suspect
MERIDIAN – The Meridian Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Demetric Lewis Mitchell, a Black male, date of birth October 2, 1979, who is wanted on two counts of aggravated assault, a one count of drive by shooting, stemming from a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2026, between […]
Memphis man ordered to serve nearly 20 years in DeSoto County child sex crime case
DESOTO COUNTY – A Memphis man has been ordered to serve nearly 20 years in prison after his suspended sentence in a DeSoto County child sex crime case was revoked. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office said 66-year-old Terry Charles Smith, of Memphis, Tennessee, previously pleaded guilty in 2008 to sexual battery of a minor under […]
Benton County woman sentenced to more than four years for $1.4 million COVID relief fraud scheme
ABERDEEN — A Benton County woman has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison after admitting to a scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $1.4 million in COVID-19 relief funds through the Internal Revenue Service. U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced that Patricia Jones, 44, of Lamar, was sentenced by Senior U.S. […]
Dog found in kennel along Highway 3 in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY – A dog found inside a kennel along Highway 3 has been taken to the Humane Society, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said a Good Samaritan spotted the dog Tuesday afternoon on Highway 3. Authorities said the male dog was found inside a kennel and has since been taken […]
Batesville man arrested on child sexual abuse material charge
BATESVILLE – A Batesville man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home, according to the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said task force officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assisted the Panola County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division on June 29 with the execution of a […]
Former Prentiss city clerk accused of embezzling more than $460K
PRENTISS COUNTY – A former Prentiss city clerk has been arrested after being accused of embezzling more than $460,000 in public funds, State Auditor Shad White announced. Special agents with the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor arrested Dana Jones, who formerly served as Prentiss city clerk. According to the auditor’s office, Jones allegedly embezzled $469,031 […]
Bond denied for suspects charged in Jackson triple homicide
JACKSON – Bond was denied Tuesday for two men charged in a Jackson triple homicide that killed two sisters and a 2-year-old child, according to Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney. Cornelius Carter and Jordan Carter, both 28, were arrested Monday night in connection with the killings, which happened over the weekend. The victims were identified […]
Mosquito control aircraft to fly over Pascagoula tonight
PASCAGOULA — Mosquito control aircraft will fly over Pascagoula on Tuesday night to help reduce the mosquito population, according to the Pascagoula Police Department. Police said residents may see or hear low-flying aircraft over the area during the operation. Officials said there is no need for residents to be alarmed, as the aircraft are part […]
Mississippi Highway Patrol enters iconic Ford Crown Victoria national cruiser contest
JACKSON – The Mississippi Highway Patrol has submitted its entry for the 2026 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser Contest.” This year’s submission features a Ford Crown Victoria, a vehicle the agency described as one of the most iconic police cruisers of all time. MHP said the Crown Victoria was chosen because of […]