Southaven police searching for missing 17-year-old last seen wearing Olive Garden work uniform
SOUTHAVEN – The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 17-year-old who was last seen earlier this week. Police said Brayden Allen was last seen Aug. 11 at the Olive Garden in Southaven, where he was wearing his work uniform. Allen is described as a white male, 6 feet tall and […]
Former Columbus councilman, contractor arrested in alleged bid-rigging scheme
COLUMBUS — A former Columbus city councilman and a private contractor have been arrested in an alleged scheme to rig a city flooring contract in exchange for future HVAC work, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor. State Auditor Shad White announced the arrests of former councilman Joseph Mickens Jr. and contractor Marcus […]
Holmes County man found dead after apparent unattended cooking fire
HOLMES COUNTY – The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire in Holmes County that left one man dead early Wednesday. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, 45-year-old Jessie Jones was found dead inside a home on Head Start Drive in Goodman after the fire was reported shortly before 2 a.m. Aug. 12. […]
Two injured in Clarke County shooting, sheriff says
CLARKE COUNTY – Two people were injured in a shooting on County Road 632 on Wednesday morning, according to Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor. Deputies and investigators responded to the shooting, which occurred around 10 a.m., Chancelor said. Two people were transported to area hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Multiple individuals were […]
25th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises support for Children’s of Mississippi
Mississippians are being asked to help make miracles happen this week as the 25th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises money for children receiving care at Children’s of Mississippi. The two-day radiothon is being held Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13-14, with broadcasts running from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Organizers say the event will […]
Derma drug investigation leads to cocaine, marijuana, firearms seizure; suspect remains at large
DERMA – A six-month drug investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies led to the seizure of cocaine, marijuana, firearms and cash from a Derma residence. According to Derma Police Chief Peeples, the investigation was conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Derma Police Department and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a search […]
Sardis man charged with grand larceny after trailer theft investigation
LAFAYETTE COUNTY – A Sardis man has been arrested following an investigation into the theft of a trailer in Lafayette County, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded June 8 to a reported trailer theft on Highway 6 West. Investigators later identified 41-year-old Joseph Gatewood of Sardis as the person allegedly responsible for […]
Father seeks answers, reward money in killing of Robert Charles Winters III
JACKSON — The father of a man who was shot and killed in a Jackson apartment complex is asking the public for help as he works to increase a reward for information leading to an arrest in his son’s death. Robert Charles Winters III, 23, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking […]
Arrest made after body found in County Line Rd. parking lot
JACKSON – A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Jackson’s 50th homicide of the year, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said officers responded around 12:21 a.m. Aug. 8 to the 1000 block of East County Line Road after receiving a report of a deceased person. When officers arrived, they found an […]
Southern Miss alumna Keisha Green earns Southeast Emmy Award
By Morgan Smith University of Southern Mississippi JACKSON — For Keisha Green, earning a Southeast Emmy Award is more than a career milestone. It is a reminder of the journey that began at The University of Southern Mississippi and the experiences that helped shape her career in television. Green earned a bachelor’s degree in the […]