Mississippi Bar asks state Supreme Court to suspend Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s law license
JACKSON — The Mississippi Bar has asked the state Supreme Court to immediately suspend former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba from practicing law, days after he pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in the Jackson bribery case. In a formal complaint filed Friday, the Bar asked the court to strike Lumumba’s name and suspend […]
Adams County authorities search for inmate who escaped litter detail
ADAMS COUNTY – Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a county roadside litter detail in Adams County, the sheriff’s office said. Houston Tyler Dunson, 46, of Natchez, escaped Friday while assigned to a supervised trash detail in the Jeanette Road and Springfield area, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple deputies […]
Alabama man arrested after being found passed out behind wheel in Prentiss County
PRENTISS COUNTY – An Alabama man was arrested after a Prentiss County constable found him passed out behind the wheel of a pickup truck that was stopped in the middle of a county road. Prentiss County Constable Bryon Parker was patrolling County Road 8301 on June 23 when he saw a Ford F-150 with an […]
Governor appoints Brad McCullouch as District Attorney in Hinds County
JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Brad McCullouch to serve as district attorney for Mississippi’s 7th Circuit Court District, which covers Hinds County, following the resignation of former District Attorney Jody Owens. The appointment fills the vacancy created after Owens pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge on June 29 and resigned from office. […]
George County authorities search for missing 17-year-old
GEORGE COUNTY – The George County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old who was last seen Thursday in the Ward community. Michael Jose Creel is described as about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds. He has naturally brown hair that is currently dyed red, though authorities said […]
Two arrested after Lowndes County traffic stop leads to meth seizure
LOWNDES COUNTY — Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Lowndes County led to the seizure of methamphetamine, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators with the sheriff’s office STING Unit said the investigation began after agents received information that a vehicle traveling from Monroe County to Columbus was transporting illegal narcotics. […]
Clinton police arrest suspect in series of vehicle burglaries
CLINTON – Clinton police have arrested a man accused of committing a series of vehicle burglaries across the city over the past month. Investigators developed evidence Thursday identifying 41-year-old Nicholas Brandon Perkins as a suspect in multiple vehicle burglaries, according to the Clinton Police Department. The investigation led officers to Warren County, where Perkins was taken […]
Rankin County Animal Shelter shares list of needs for animals in their care
BRANDON – Rankin County Animal Shelter asks for donations amid supply shortage Shelter seeks dog food, collars, leashes and other essentials. The Rankin County Animal Shelter is asking the public for donations, saying it is currently low on several essential supplies needed to care for the dogs in its care. In a social media post, […]
Battle of the Badges basketball tournament to honor fallen deputy, raise scholarship funds
JACKSON — First responders will trade their uniforms for basketball jerseys later this month as they take the court to honor the legacy of a fallen deputy and raise money for scholarships and community programs. The Deputy Martin L. Shields Jr. Memorial Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Tournament […]
Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying Union County burglary suspects
UNION COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Union County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a burglary and grand larceny in the Macedonia community. According to investigators, the burglary happened around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, at a home in the […]