Arrest made after man allegedly kidnapped, raped and threatened at Jackson park
JACKSON- A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape and kidnapping at a Jackson park, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said a male victim was at a park in the 800 block of West Capitol Street on Aug. 14 when he was allegedly kidnapped and raped. Investigators said the […]
Jackson man arrested on rape, kidnapping charges after allegedly taking 14-year-old to his home after meeting her online
JACKSON – A 26-year-old Jackson man has been arrested on statutory rape, kidnapping and enticement charges involving a 14-year-old girl, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said a Youth Services detective was contacted around 6:13 p.m. Aug. 15 regarding a domestic dispute. When the detective arrived, officers made contact with the 14-year-old girl and a […]
Jackson man charged in 2024 armed robbery, assault case; bond set at $3 million
JACKSON – A Jackson man has been arrested in connection with a 2024 armed robbery and assault, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said Keveon Hayes and another man allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint on Aug. 5, 2024, in the 3000 block of Meadow Forrest Drive. During the incident, authorities said the victim […]
Suspect arrested in July drive-by shooting that killed woman inside Jackson home
JACKSON – A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a July drive-by shooting that killed a 19-year-old woman inside a Jackson home, according to the Jackson Police Department. Jackson police identify victim in fatal drive-by shooting Police said officers responded around 1:55 a.m. July 15 to a residence in the 200 block of South […]
Lowndes County deputies looking for man wanted on exploitation, credit card fraud charges
LOWNDES COUNTY – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a Columbus man wanted on felony charges involving exploitation of a vulnerable adult and credit card fraud. Authorities identified the wanted man as 38-year-old Michael Scott Terry. The sheriff’s office featured Terry as part of its “Warrant Wednesday” effort and said […]
Driver arrested after allegedly leaving scene of school bus crash in Bentonia
YAZOO COUNTY – A Bentonia woman was arrested Wednesday after deputies say she left the scene of a crash involving a school bus. According to the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:30 a.m. Aug. 19 to the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 433 in Bentonia. The crash involved a school bus and a […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Yoga class turns into donation drive for Lauderdale County animal shelter
LAUDERDALE COUNTY – A local yoga class became an opportunity to give back to animals at the Lauderdale County Animal Control Shelter. According to Friends of the Lauderdale County Animal Control Shelter, Diana Shiels recently hosted a yoga class for Lisa Anderson at the Collinsville Physical Therapy Fitness Center. Instead of accepting payment for the […]
Storm damage brings down trees, utility lines along Broadmoor Drive in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents and motorists to use caution along Broadmoor Drive after storm-related damage brought down several large trees and utility lines. According to the sheriff’s office, the damage occurred between about 11:30 p.m. Monday and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Several trees fell in the area, bringing down utility […]
Friends of Southaven Animal Shelter makes unusual rescue
SOUTHAVEN – A baby possum is recovering after Southaven Animal Shelter staff freed it from a glue trap last week. According to Friends of the Southaven Animal Shelter, the shelter received a call about the young possum after it became stuck to a glue trap inside a box. A shelter worker named Perry picked up […]
Madison man sentenced to 43 years for child pornography charges
MADISON — A Madison man was sentenced to 43 years in prison after investigators searching his cellphone in a drug case found hundreds of videos depicting child sexual abuse material, authorities said. Madison and Rankin Counties District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett announced that David Yonathan Orozco, 30, was sentenced Aug. 17 to serve 43 […]