Woman found dead behind Jackson home, investigation underway
JACKSON — Jackson police are investigating after a dead woman was found hanging from a tree behind a home Monday night. Officers responded to the 500 block of Road of Remembrance, where they found the body of an unidentified Black woman, according to the Jackson Police Department. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard told reporters the […]
Amazon delivery driver’s report about severely matted dog leads to investigation in Lee County
LEE COUNTY – A dog has been taken into protective custody following an animal welfare investigation in Lee County that began after an Amazon delivery driver reported concerns about the animal’s condition. North Mississippi Animal Care & Control Association LLC said officers responded Tuesday and investigated the report. The findings were presented to a Lee […]
Copiah County man sentenced to 10 years after marijuana grow operation discovered
COPIAH COUNTY – A Copiah County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after authorities say a search warrant uncovered a large indoor and outdoor marijuana grow operation. The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant July 23 at 1032 Thornton Lane in Crystal Springs. Investigators said they found a […]
Judge orders Quinton Tellis held without bond in witness intimidation case
MONROE, La. — A judge ordered Quinton Tellis held without bond on Tuesday while he awaits trial on a felony charge of intimidating a witness, a charge the state filed one day after Tellis was acquitted of murder in the death of the international student that witness was expected to testify about. State District Judge […]
Claiborne County authorities searching for 15-year-old runaway
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old who was reported as a runaway. Authorities identified the juvenile as Bradford Wren Jr. The sheriff’s department said Wren left his residence Monday and had not returned home as of Tuesday. He was last seen wearing red and black […]
Mississippi Blood Services urges donors as A, B and O blood types are needed
FLOWOOD- Mississippi Blood Services is asking eligible donors to give blood as supplies of A, B and O blood types are needed. Officials said the demand for blood continues across the state and encouraged anyone who has been considering donating to do so now. Donations can be made at the Flowood Donor Center, 115 Tree […]
Newton County authorities seek two women wanted on bench warrants
NEWTON COUNTY – The Newton County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating two women wanted on Circuit Court bench warrants. Authorities identified the women as Megan Alexander Dickerson and Sonya Shortridge-Guy. Both are listed as wanted on Circuit Court bench warrants. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to contact the Newton […]
Lainey Wilson to perform two shows at Ellis Theater in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA- Country music star Lainey Wilson will perform two shows at the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the theater. The first performance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by a second show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Additional information is available through the […]
Jones County Sheriff’s Department to publish nearly 1,000 active Justice Court warrants
JONES COUNTY – The Jones County Sheriff’s Department plans to begin publishing the names of people with active Justice Court warrants on its Facebook page Thursday. The department said the first post will include 253 names from a list of nearly 1,000 current Jones County Justice Court warrants. Names will be listed alphabetically by last […]
Greenville police looking for missing 15-year-old reported missing from Memphis
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing from Memphis, Tennessee. Police are searching for Eddarius Simon, who has been missing since May 6. Simon is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is about 5 feet, 5 inches […]