Adams County man accused of shooting at son, barricading himself with wife
ADAMS COUNTY – A 64-year-old Natchez man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said he fired multiple rounds at his adult son during a domestic dispute Thursday, then briefly barricaded himself inside his home before surrendering. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at a residence […]
Two injured in shooting on Northside Drive; 3 suspects detained for questioning
JACKSON – Two people were being treated at a Jackson hospital for gunshot wounds Thursday after a shooting in the 1000 block of Northside Drive prompted a large police response and a foot pursuit involving three suspects. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney, and Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey addressed the shooting during a press conference. Officers […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in five Mississippi counties
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available for residents in five Mississippi counties following a major disaster declaration, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced. The state received the federal disaster declaration, DR-4922-MS, on June 30. MDES said the assistance program is available to residents in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties. The program is […]
2 charged, including juvenile prosecuted as adult, in Lowndes County drive-by shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY — Two people have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting at a Columbus apartment complex, including a 16-year-old who authorities say is believed to be the first juvenile in Lowndes County charged as an adult under Mississippi’s new law targeting violent firearm offenses. Deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office responded […]
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Booneville
The Booneville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist early Wednesday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. Wednesday on West Chambers Drive near Jim Drewery Road, according to police. A vehicle struck the bicyclist, and the driver fled the scene, police said. The bicyclist died from injuries sustained […]
21-Year-Old Arrested in Up N Smoke Drive-By Shooting
GAUTIER – A Gautier man has been arrested and charged with drive-by shooting after allegedly firing a handgun into a St. Martin business, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies responded to the Up N Smoke business on Washington Avenue at approximately 8:51 p.m. Wednesday for a reported shooting. Upon […]
MDWFP Rescues Two Trapped Alligator Snapping Turtles
Two alligator snapping turtles were safely rescued after becoming trapped in a lake drainage system, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. MDWFP Exotic Animal Program Lead Colt Mooney responded to the report from a DMAP property manager and removed both turtles after assessing the situation, according to the department. While handling […]
19-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Woody Drive Homicide
JACKSON – A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a June homicide, according to the Jackson Police Department. Precinct 1 officers responded to an abandoned house in the 900 block of Woody Drive on June 25, where they found a Black male, later identified as Javion Clinton, dead from gunshot wounds, […]
Ole Miss graduate plans 1,100-mile skateboard journey for suicide prevention awareness
OXFORD — An Oxford man is preparing to skateboard more than 1,100 miles from Mississippi to New York City in honor of his late brother and to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The journey, called “Push for Prevention,” is scheduled to begin Aug. 1 at the Oxford Skatepark and end on or before Sept. 3, […]
Oxford woman charged with four felony child endangerment counts after drug exposure investigation
LAFAYETTE COUNTY — A Lafayette County woman has been arrested on four felony child endangerment charges after investigators said she and her four children tested positive for illegal drugs. Investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested Nydia Hudson, 28, of Oxford, following an investigation that began after authorities received documentation on […]