Silver Alert issued for missing Durant woman
DURANT — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 24-year-old Durant woman who has been missing since Saturday night. Angel Dense Brown was last seen around 9 p.m. Saturday in the 500 block of North Lexington Street in Holmes County, according to the MBI. Her direction of travel and clothing […]
Mississippi murder suspect arrested in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA — A Mississippi man wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a Ruleville woman has been arrested in Oklahoma. The U.S. Marshals Service said 34-year-old Carnelius Hudson was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, following a fugitive investigation. Earlier Monday, the Ruleville Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive woman […]
Authorities investigating human remains found in Simpson County
MENDENHALL — Human skeletal remains were discovered Sunday evening in a wooded area of Simpson County after dogs returned to a nearby home carrying what appeared to be human bones, authorities said. Deputies with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded about 7:39 p.m. Sunday to a residence on Highway 541 North after homeowners reported that […]
Three defendants sentenced in Lee County methamphetamine cases
Three defendants received prison sentences last week in Lee County Circuit Court for methamphetamine-related offenses, according to First Circuit Court District Attorney Jason D. Herring. All three sentences were imposed by Circuit Judge Kelly L. Mims. David Lee Dunn, 44, was found guilty by a Lee County jury Aug. 7 of selling methamphetamine. Prosecutors said […]
Scott County man charged in burglary of Mt. Zion Church
SCOTT COUNTY – A 44-year-old Ludlow man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at Mt. Zion Church, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the suspect as Johnny Earl Kincaid. Kincaid was arrested at his home on Joe Lee Road in Ludlow without incident by Investigator Zack McCurdy, Deputy Zack Holland […]
Hattiesburg man sentenced to 40 years in child exploitation case
HATTIESBURG – A Hattiesburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of distributing child sexual abuse material, according to Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch. Kenneth Dewayne Loveless, 54, was sentenced Aug. 6 by Forrest County Circuit Court Judge T. Michael Reed. Loveless received a 40-year sentence, with 20 years to […]
Derma woman accused of helping son evade arrest on felony burglary warrant
DERMA – A Derma woman is accused of helping her son avoid arrest while he was wanted on an active felony burglary warrant, according to Derma Police Chief Peeples. Peeples said Camilla Penson had allegedly been protecting her son, Jakourious Penson, while officers with the Derma Police Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office made multiple attempts […]
JSU College of Business partners with Mark Cuban Foundation to host free AI Bootcamp for Jackson teens
JACKSON — Jackson State University’s College of Business is partnering with the Mark Cuban Foundation to help Jackson teens master Artificial Intelligence (AI). The College of Business and the Foundation will host a free AI Bootcamp for Jackson Public School students in grades 9–12 this fall. The program will take place over three consecutive Saturdays, […]
Two arrested after separate violent incidents in Smith County
Two people were arrested over the weekend following separate violent incidents in Smith County, according to Sheriff Joel Houston. Deputies first responded Saturday afternoon to a shooting at a residence on Smith County Road 119. Investigators said Jason Gray allegedly shot a man at the residence and then fled the scene. A short time later, […]
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office offers safe location for online exchanges
LOWNDES COUNTY — The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that they can use a designated location at the sheriff’s office for online purchase exchanges and child custody exchanges. The Internet Purchase Exchange Location provides residents with a safe, monitored place to meet when buying or selling items through online marketplaces. The sheriff’s office […]