Byram police serve search warrant at Piney Woods School in William Boland homicide investigation
RANKIN COUNTY — Byram police served a search warrant Monday at Piney Woods School as part of their ongoing investigation into the 2025 homicide of school employee William Boland, with the police chief saying investigators took the step after school officials failed to cooperate with the investigation. Byram Police Chief Kevin Turner said investigators have […]
Power line sparks woods fire near Florence, burning up to 5 acres
FLORENCE – A woods fire near Florence burned approximately 4 to 5 acres Monday evening after a power line hit the ground, according to Rankin County Emergency Operations. The fire was reported off Seventh Day Road. Rankin County Emergency Operations said the downed power line sparked the fire, which spread through the wooded area. Star Volunteer […]
Kemper County man charged with attempted murder, arson after house fire
KEMPER COUNTY – A Kemper County man has been arrested on attempted murder and arson charges after deputies say he set fire to a Porterville home and threatened to kill a man inside. According to the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:48 a.m. Saturday to a residence at 1008 Tamola Road following a report […]
Vicksburg police identify homicide victim; suspect charged with murder
VICKSBURG – Vicksburg police have identified the victim in an Aug. 21 homicide investigation and announced an arrest in the case. According to the Vicksburg Police Department, 38-year-old Christopher Anderson was found dead near a fence line in the area of the Interstate 20 West ramp to U.S. Highway 61 South. Man found dead near Vicksburg […]
Greenville police investigate fatal shooting on East Walker Street
GREENVILLE – Greenville police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that left a man dead inside a vehicle. Officers responded shortly before 7 p.m. Aug. 23 to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of East Walker Street, according to the Greenville Police Department. Police said officers found Lakendrick “Big Mane” Motton inside a black […]
Saltillo man charged in vehicle burglary case, held without bond
TUPELO – A Saltillo man has been charged with burglary of a vehicle following an investigation into a theft at Barnes Crossing Volkswagen, according to the Tupelo Police Department. Officers responded May 10 to the dealership at 3973 North Gloster Street after a victim reported that property had been stolen from a vehicle while the […]
Plantersville man charged with felony shoplifting at Tupelo Ollie’s
TUPELO – A Plantersville man has been arrested on a felony shoplifting charge following an investigation into a theft at Ollie’s, according to the Tupelo Police Department. Officers responded June 7 to the store at 969 Barnes Crossing Road after employees reported that merchandise had been stolen. Following further investigation, 38-year-old Wendell D. Sheffield of […]
Driver injured after 18-wheeler overturns on I-20 East in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is responding to an overturned 18-wheeler on Interstate 20 East in Warren County. The crash happened near the 10-mile marker, according to MHP Troop C. Authorities said the driver was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with injuries of unknown severity. One eastbound lane is currently […]
Hattiesburg man charged after shots fired on Hardy Street
HATTIESBURG – A Hattiesburg man was arrested Sunday morning after police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Hardy Street. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, officers were called to the area around 6:15 a.m. Aug. 23. Police said officers made contact with 34-year-old James Matthew Barnes of Hattiesburg. Barnes told officers […]
Mississippi State Department of Health to host job fair in Jackson
JACKSON – The Mississippi State Department of Health will host a job fair Wednesday as the agency works to fill openings in clinical, administrative and support roles. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Jackson Medical Mall, located at 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue. Applicants are encouraged […]