Five killed in three separate crashes across MHP Brookhaven District
BROOKHAVEN – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating three separate fatal crashes that left five people dead across the Brookhaven District this week. Monday, Highway 27 North in Walthall County: The first crash happened around 4:20 p.m. Monday on Highway 27 North in Walthall County. MHP said a 2016 GMC Terrain driven by 29-year-old Tamara […]
Terry man killed after being struck by 18-wheeler on Interstate 20
HINDS COUNTY — A Terry man was killed Thursday afternoon after he was struck by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 20 West in Hinds County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 1:46 p.m. near the 29-mile marker. Troopers said Dedric Garrett, 36, of Terry, had exited his 2016 Honda CR-V when […]
Jackson dispatcher charged, detective suspended amid investigation into alleged leaks to criminals
JACKSON — A Jackson Police Department 911 dispatcher has been criminally charged after investigators allege she used law enforcement resources to provide information to people associated with criminal activity, while a JPD detective has been placed on unpaid administrative leave as an independent state investigation begins, Police Chief RaShall Brackney said Thursday. The dispatcher was […]
George County sheriff warns of scam targeting families of inmates
GEORGE COUNTY – The George County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers who claim a family member can be released from jail or placed on an ankle monitor in exchange for payment. The sheriff’s office said it has received reports of people getting calls asking them to send money or […]
Tupelo man arrested after burglary investigation, crash and meth discovery
LEE COUNTY – A Tupelo man is facing burglary and drug charges after investigators linked him to a July vehicle burglary and later found him with methamphetamine, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a business in the Tupelo-Lee Industrial Park South near Shannon reported a burglary around 8 a.m. July 18. Equipment used […]
Rankin County and others enact burn bans amid dry conditions, wildfire risk
RANKIN COUNTY — Rankin County has joined 10 other Mississippi counties under outdoor burn bans as hot, dry and windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires across parts of the state. The Rankin County Board of Supervisors, working with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, approved a 30-day burn ban that takes effect Friday, Aug. 21. The […]
Mississippi Supreme Court upholds Carly Gregg’s convictions, life sentences in mother’s slaying
JACKSON — On Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the convictions and life sentences of Carly Madison Gregg, the Rankin County teenager who fatally shot her mother and wounded her stepfather at their Brandon home in March 2024. In a decision handed down Aug. 20, the court rejected all nine issues Gregg raised on appeal, […]
Hinds County offers free technology and internet training in three communities
HINDS COUNTY — Hinds County will begin offering free, beginner-friendly technology and internet training next week in Pocahontas, Utica and Edwards. The Digital Literacy and Broadband Adoption Training classes are open to residents at no cost, and no previous computer experience is required, according to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. The hands-on classes will […]
Oxford woman arrested after her two children tested positive for drugs
LAFAYETTE COUNTY – An Oxford woman has been arrested on two child endangerment charges after authorities said she and two of her children tested positive for illegal narcotics. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received information from Child Protective Services on July 30 regarding allegations that 23-year-old Neely Taylor was possibly exposing her children […]
Jones County man charged with indecent exposure after allegedly urinating near kiosk
JONES COUNTY – A 26-year-old man has been arrested on an indecent exposure charge after authorities say he was caught on surveillance video urinating at the base of a payment kiosk at a local business. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Bobby Louge was seen on security footage smiling and waving toward the camera […]