Mayor Horhn urges Jackson residents to reject violence after deadly week
JACKSON — Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivered a direct appeal to residents Wednesday, urging them to reject gun violence and seek peaceful ways to resolve conflicts following a series of deadly shootings that have left multiple families grieving. In a video message released by the city, Horhn acknowledged the recent violence and said the loss […]
MBI investigates shooting after police chase ends near Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Biloxi Police Department and Gulfport Police Department near Treasure Bay Casino. MBI said Gulfport police officers were involved in a brief pursuit of a white van traveling at a high rate of speed. Officers later ended the pursuit. A short time later, Biloxi […]
Mississippi reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026
HANCOCK COUNTY – Mississippi has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. MSDH announced Wednesday afternoon that the case was reported in Hancock County, located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. […]
Teen charged after shooting at Starkville apartment complex
STARKVILLE – A 17-year-old has been charged after a shooting at a Starkville apartment complex. The Starkville Police Department said officers responded at 11:46 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, to Chandler Park Apartments at 309 Reed Road for a reported shooting. Officers found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha […]
Third suspect arrested in Jackson triple homicide that claimed lives of toddler, mother and aunt
JACKSON — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the June 27 triple homicide that claimed the lives of a 2-year-old boy, his mother and his aunt inside a south Jackson home. Jackson Police Department Public Information Officer Tommie Brown confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger Wednesday that Mikala Keyon Young, 25, has been arrested […]
Jackson police searching for missing 19-year-old
JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 19-year-old who is believed to have traveled to or through Texas. Christopher Zamir Washington, 19, was last seen in the 200 block of Kilkenny Boulevard in Jackson. Washington is described as a Black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing […]
Jones County deputies investigate hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian
JONES COUNTY – The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that happened late Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said the crash happened on Maxey Road near the intersection of Ryan Drive. The victim, an adult woman, suffered injuries believed to be critical. She was taken by EMServ Ambulance Service […]
Jackson police search for missing 74-year-old man
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 74-year-old man. Police said Mitchell Cooley was last seen June 29 after leaving his residence on Myrtlewood Drive sometime between 7 p.m. and 6 p.m. the following day. Cooley is described as a white male, 5 feet, 9 inches tall and […]
Coroner identifies three pedestrians killed in separate Jackson-area crashes
JACKSON — Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard has identified three people killed in separate pedestrian-involved traffic crashes over a two-day period in the Jackson area. On June 29, Jeffery Bennett, 54, of Jackson, was struck and killed in a pedestrian-versus-vehicle crash at Highway 80 and Valley. Authorities said the driver stopped and remained on scene. […]
Former Jones County deputy chancery clerk accused of altering records
JONES COUNTY – A former Jones County deputy chancery clerk has been arrested after being accused of altering official county records, State Auditor Shad White announced. Special agents with the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor arrested Christy Hodge, who formerly served as a Jones County deputy chancery clerk. According to the auditor’s office, Hodge allegedly […]