Greenville police identify man found wrapped in tarp, burned near Thornton Street
GREENVILLE – Greenville police have identified a man whose body was found wrapped in a tarp and burned near Thornton Street last month. The Greenville Police Department said officers responded July 21 to the 1500 block of Thornton Street after a passerby reported seeing what appeared to be a body along the roadway. When officers arrived, […]
Mississippi opens 2026 opioid settlement grant application cycle
JACKSON — Mississippi organizations working to address the damage caused by the opioid epidemic can begin preparing to apply for funding through the state’s 2026 Opioid Settlement Fund grant cycle. Attorney General Lynn Fitch, on behalf of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council, announced Monday that updated grant materials are now available through her office […]
MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: Brittany Thompson, Leflore County
GREENWOOD — Brittany Thompson was 22 when she disappeared from Greenwood in November 2023. Her body has never been found, investigators believe she is dead, and two men have been indicted in connection with her case. Thompson last spoke with her mother on the afternoon of Nov. 22, 2023. That evening, she was seen in […]
Southaven man arrested after drugs, gun found at Carroll County checkpoint
CARROLL COUNTY — A Southaven man was arrested Friday after Carroll County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found a large amount of marijuana and a loaded AR-15 during a routine safety checkpoint. Deputies were conducting the checkpoint at the intersection of Highway 7 and County Road 41 when a Ford Fusion approached at about Friday, Aug. 21. […]
D’Iberville man killed in early morning crash on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY — A 25-year-old D’Iberville man was killed early Sunday after his vehicle left Interstate 10 and struck a pole in Jackson County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. MHP responded to the fatal crash at approximately 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Investigators said Adonis Simms was driving a 2020 Kia Forte east on […]
Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle on I-20 in Jackson
JACKSON — A 63-year-old man was killed early Monday after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 20 near Gallatin Street, according to the Jackson Police Department. Precinct One officers responded to the crash at about 6:25 a.m. Aug. 24. Investigators said the man was crossing the interstate when he was struck by […]
Tuesday Weather: Some rain chances and temps in the 90s
Clouds and showers are possible this morning. A few afternoon storms may develop, With highs in the 90s. Heat index over 105 in some areas, y’all stay vigilant!