Warrant issued in July 4 shooting outside Shuqualak cafe
SHUQUALAK — A warrant has been issued for a woman in connection with a July 4 shooting outside a Shuqualak café that left another woman wounded, and investigators believe the suspect has fled to Nebraska. Sherika Yates is charged with aggravated assault in the shooting, which wounded Brendasha Bryant, according to the Noxubee County Sheriff’s […]
Shoplifting suspect charged after crash during police pursuit in Flowood
FLOWOOD — A woman is facing charges after police say she shoplifted from Walmart and crashed while fleeing officers Wednesday in Flowood. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers received reports that a woman had stolen merchandise from Walmart and left the store in a Kia Soul with a male passenger. Police said the Kia […]
Jackson police arrest second suspect in 2024 capital murder case
JACKSON — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the 2024 shooting death of a 17-year-old Jackson teen, according to the Jackson Police Department. Kaleb Washington, 21, was arrested Tuesday night by the U.S. Marshals Service and charged with capital murder and armed robbery in the death of Arthur Brown. Police said Brown […]
Mississippi pre-teen earns state pageant title, $128,000 scholarship
HOUSTON, Texas — Ramzey Za’Riah Beechem has been crowned the 2026 National American Miss Mississippi Pre-Teen Queen, earning the title during the state pageant held June 15 in Houston. Ramzey, the daughter of Ryshonda and Roderick Beechem, received the official state crown, banner and trophy, along with a four-year, $128,000 college scholarship to Midland University […]
Byram police seek drivers in fatal hit-and-run investigation on Interstate 55
BYRAM – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two vehicles believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Tuesday night on Interstate 55 South. Officers responded around 9:56 p.m. July 14 to the interstate near the Byram exit after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle, according […]
Authorities search for inmate who escaped from Jefferson Davis County Jail
JEFFERSON DAVIS – Authorities are searching for a 36-year-old inmate who escaped from the Jefferson Davis County Jail in Prentiss. Gerrel Dishun Rhodes was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in Prentiss, according to an alert issued by authorities. Rhodes is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 176 pounds. He […]
Mooreville man charged with child molestation in Lee County
LEE COUNTY – A Mooreville man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with a young child. Lee County Sheriff Jim H. Johnson said investigators opened an inquiry immediately after receiving the report. Information developed during the investigation led to the arrest of Dillon Rock, 28, on one count of child molestation, […]
Two Booneville men charged after stolen Polaris recovered in Prentiss County
BOONEVILLE – Two Booneville men have been charged after deputies recovered a stolen Polaris Ranger that had been spray-painted and partially dismantled. The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department received a report July 13 that a 2011 green Polaris Ranger 570 had been stolen from a property on County Road 1280. Deputies Ridge Lawson and AJ Navarro, along […]
Mississippi to receive more than $236,000 in generic drug price-fixing settlement
JACKSON – Mississippi will receive more than $236,000 as part of a multistate settlement with a generic drug manufacturer accused of conspiring to inflate prices and limit competition, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Wednesday. Fitch joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing the $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark. The company was accused of […]
Jones County pursuit ends with arrest on Interstate 59
JONES COUNTY – A 37-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly leading Jones County deputies on a high-speed pursuit that ended on Interstate 59. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said Deputy Will Ladd was on routine patrol around 2:24 a.m. on Masonite Lake Road when he saw a vehicle run a stop sign at Old […]