Teen held on $1 million bond in July Jackson homicide
JACKSON — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a Jackson man last month. Jackson Police said officers responded to the University of Mississippi Medical Center around 3 p.m. July 12 after a gunshot victim was brought to the hospital by […]
Jackson police warn of increase in Facebook Marketplace scams, armed robberies
JACKSON – he Jackson Police Department is warning residents about an increase in reports involving Facebook Marketplace scams, including armed robberies during in-person transactions. Police said some victims have been targeted while meeting others to buy or sell items arranged through Facebook Marketplace. Authorities are urging residents to avoid completing transactions in nonpublic areas, including […]
Clinton asks residents to help locate significant water leak
CLINTON – The city of Clinton is asking residents to help Public Works crews locate a significant water leak somewhere in the city’s water system. City officials said the leak may not look like a typical water main break. It could be hidden underground or draining directly into a storm drain, ditch, creek or other drainage […]
North Mississippi landowners invited to prescribed burn meeting in Union County
NEW ALBANY, Miss. — Landowners and property managers in North Mississippi are invited to attend an upcoming meeting focused on the benefits and safe use of prescribed fire. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said the Prescribed Burn Association meeting will be held Sept. 1 in Union County. The meeting is scheduled from […]
West College Street in Booneville closed near U.S. 45 due to structure fire
BOONEVILLE – West College Street in Booneville is temporarily closed because of a structure fire near U.S. 45, according to the Booneville Police Department. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route while emergency crews work at the scene. The road will remain closed until further notice.
Yazoo City curfew lifted after recent state of emergency
YAZOO CITY – A recently imposed curfew in Yazoo City has been lifted, according to WLBT. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry confirmed the curfew is no longer in effect. Mayor Macklyn Austin had implemented the curfew following a rise in crime and after a deadly shooting on July 30 that left a 23-year-old dead. The curfew restricted […]
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces 2027 campaign for governor
MADISON – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Wednesday that she is running for governor in 2027. Fitch began an eight-stop, three-day tour across the state to launch her campaign. Fitch has served as Mississippi’s attorney general for the past six years. In her announcement, she highlighted her work with law enforcement, efforts to combat […]
Pearl River man wanted on domestic abuse charges faces new drug, firearm counts
PEARL RIVER – A 39-year-old Pearl River man faces multiple additional charges after police say officers recovered suspected narcotics, drug paraphernalia and a firearm while executing warrants at a residence. The Pearl River Police Department said officers served a search warrant and arrest warrant Aug. 2 at a home in Pearl River. Bradley Williams was taken […]
Brothers arrested in armed robbery at Natchez convenience store
NATCHEZ – Two brothers were arrested early Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store on Memorial Boulevard. Officers responded around 12:05 a.m. Aug. 5 to Petrol Plus, 1105 Memorial Blvd., after receiving a report of an armed robbery involving a knife. The suspects had fled before officers arrived. Police said officers quickly […]
Port Gibson man drowns in Mississippi River at Vicksburg waterfront
VICKSBURG — A 36-year-old Port Gibson man died after entering the Mississippi River twice Tuesday night at the Vicksburg City Waterfront, according to police. Officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded around 11 p.m. Aug. 4 to 1 City Waterfront after receiving reports that a person had entered the river and failed to return. The […]