One Injured in Shooting Near Clifton and Lynch Streets in Jackson
JACKSON – One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon near Clifton and Lynch streets, according to Capitol Police. Officers responded around 3:22 p.m. to a report of a shooting in the area. When they arrived, they found one person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. No arrest has been made. Anyone […]
Jones County Shooting Suspect Arrested in Long Beach
JONES COUNTY – A man wanted in connection with a Jones County shooting has been arrested in Long Beach. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said Robert Brickhouse was arrested on a felony warrant after authorities received a tip about his whereabouts in Long Beach. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department went to a residence, found […]
Brandon police seek armed auto burglary suspect after vehicle break-ins
BRANDON — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect accused of burglarizing vehicles in a Brandon neighborhood early Tuesday morning. According to the Brandon Police Department, a man was captured on home surveillance cameras breaking into unlocked vehicles in the Cornerstone subdivision during the early morning hours of July 7. Through the […]
U.S. Attorney: Guilty pleas in Jackson bribery case show ‘no one is above the law’
JACKSON — U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger said the guilty pleas entered by former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and former Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks mark an important step toward restoring public trust and reinforce that public officials who violate the law will be held accountable. Speaking Wednesday […]
Pearl River County Deputies Searching for Missing Adult
PEARL RIVER COUNTY – The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing adult. Blaike Rodenkirch, 32, of Pearl River County, was last seen July 2 at his residence in the Hickory Ridge subdivision, according to the sheriff’s department. Rodenkirch is described as a white male with brown hair and […]
Mississippi Blood Services Says All Blood Types Are Needed
Mississippi Blood Services is urging residents to donate blood as hospitals across the state work to maintain a safe blood supply. Officials said all blood types are currently needed, and patients continue to rely on lifesaving transfusions. Those interested in donating may visit the Flowood Donor Center at 115 Tree Street in Flowood or the […]
New Public Alligator Hunting Area Opens in Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced the opening of Alligator Wildlife Management Area, a new public hunting area in the Mississippi Delta. The new WMA is located in Bolivar and Coahoma counties and covers about 2,882 acres, according to MDWFP. Officials said the area expands outdoor recreation opportunities while continuing a […]
Missing Lamar County Man Found Dead in Lake
LAMAR COUNTY – A missing Lamar County man was found dead inside his vehicle in a lake, according to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Stacey Graves and his Jeep were found in a lake not far from where he was last heard from. Graves had been reported missing after he was last […]
Jackson police searching for missing man last seen June 13
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 42-year-old man. Police said Xavier Giovannia Larry was last seen June 13, 2026. Larry is described as having a medium complexion, a small afro, standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds. Police said he has tattoos on […]
Elderly person found dead inside vehicle at Ridgeland Walmart, no foul play suspected
RIDGELAND – An elderly person was found dead inside of a vehicle at the Ridgeland Walmart on Wheatley Street Monday night. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said the person was 78 years old. The death is believed to be natural.