Maternal and Infant Health Town Hall Planned for Forrest, Lamar Counties
HATTIESBURG – The Mississippi State Department of Health is inviting the public to attend a Maternal and Infant Health Town Hall for Forrest and Lamar counties. The event will bring together community members, health care professionals, local leaders and families to discuss ways to strengthen maternal and infant health in Mississippi communities. The town hall will […]
Mississippi Bar asks state Supreme Court to suspend Jody Owens’ law license after guilty plea
JACKSON — The Mississippi Bar has asked the state Supreme Court to immediately suspend former Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II from practicing law, days after he pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in the Jackson bribery case. In a formal complaint filed Monday, the Bar asked the court to strike Owens’ […]
Former Jackson Councilman Aaron Banks pleads guilty in federal bribery case
JACKSON — Former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge in the public corruption case tied to a proposed convention center hotel development in downtown Jackson. Banks, the former Ward 6 councilman, changed his plea after months of maintaining his innocence. He is the third and final defendant […]
Tupelo Woman Charged With Felony Shoplifting After Investigation
TUPELO – A Tupelo woman has been charged with felony shoplifting after police investigated thefts from a local department store. Tupelo police said officers were dispatched June 8 to Kohl’s, located at 3982 North Gloster Street, for a shoplifting report. When officers arrived, store personnel told police that three people had stolen merchandise from the business […]
Copiah County Deputies Searching for Crystal Springs Man Wanted on Statutory Rape Charge
COPIAH COUNTY – The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted on a statutory rape charge. Leonard Maury Finley, 45, of Crystal Springs, is wanted by the sheriff’s office, authorities said. Finley is described as a Black male. Anyone who sees Finley or knows his whereabouts is asked to […]
Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
JACKSON – Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has pleaded guilty to conspiracy on Monday in connection with a federal bribery case tied to a proposed downtown convention center hotel project. Lumumba wore a fitted, light gray suit as he stood between three of his attorneys before U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan at 1:30 […]
Canton Police Searching for Missing 22-Year-Old Man
CANTON – The Canton Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 22-year-old man. Justin Omar Dallas was last seen around 3 p.m. July 5, 2026, according to police. Police said Dallas was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue pants. He is described as an adult in need of supervision. Anyone […]
Gautier Police Investigating Two Fourth of July Weekend Shootings
GAUTIER – Gautier police are investigating two shooting incidents that happened over the Fourth of July weekend. The first shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. July 4 in the area of Huntington Drive, according to the Gautier Police Department. A second shooting happened around 5 p.m. July 5 at Bayou Village Apartments. Police said no injuries were […]
Man in Wheelchair Killed After Hit by Pick-Up Truck in Jackson
JACKSON – A man in a wheelchair was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Medgar Evers Boulevard. Jackson police said Precinct 3 officers responded around 8:47 p.m. July 5 to the 5900 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard, also known as U.S. 49, for a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash. When officers arrived, they found […]
Vicksburg Police Ask Public to Help Identify Man Seen in Surveillance Images
VICKSBURG- The Vicksburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man shown in surveillance images released by the department. According to the notice, police are seeking information about the identity or whereabouts of the individual pictured. The man is described by police as a Black male wearing a white tank top, black […]