Woman dies after Jackson shooting, police investigating
JACKSON — A woman who was shot multiple times in Jackson on Aug. 25 has died from her injuries, police said. Franki Ross was shot in the 900 block of Myrtlewood Drive and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Jackson Police Department was notified Thursday, Aug. 27, that Ross had died while […]
Bay St. Louis police seek suspect in ongoing theft investigation
BAY ST. LOUIS – The Bay St. Louis Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an ongoing theft investigation. Police released photographs of the individual and are asking anyone who recognizes him or has information that could help investigators to come forward. Authorities have not released additional details about the theft […]
Fallen tree sparks outbuilding fire on Upper Kingston Road
ADAMS COUNTY – Emergency crews responded Thursday after a large tree fell onto an outbuilding and a fire broke out behind a home on Upper Kingston Road, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to 492 Upper Kingston Road on Aug. 27 for a reported structure fire involving a shed behind a […]
Batesville man sentenced to 45 years in fatal shooting of 13-year-old
BATESVILLE — A Batesville man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to a total of 45 years in prison in connection with the April 2025 shooting death of a 13-year-old child, officials said. Jabari Deshun Byrd entered the guilty plea Tuesday, August 25, after a jury was selected for his murder trial. Judge […]
Adams County woman charged after man hit by vehicle, found injured in ditch
ADAMS COUNTY – An Adams County woman has been arrested after authorities say a man was struck by a vehicle during a domestic dispute and suffered a severe leg injury. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Merit Health Natchez around 1:40 a.m. Thursday after hospital staff reported that a man had […]
Lightning strike destroys Mercy House aftercare home in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY — A lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed a Mercy House Adult & Teen Challenge aftercare home early Wednesday, leaving program graduates and staff members without a home, officials said. No one was injured in the fire. The home, located in Copiah County, housed graduates of the Mercy House recovery program alongside […]
Jackson Municipal Court expands public hours, adds Saturday access
JACKSON — The City of Jackson Municipal Court has announced expanded public hours, including early morning, evening and Saturday access. Under the new schedule, the court will be open to the public from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. Court officials said the expanded hours […]
More than $16,000 in construction materials, equipment stolen from Greenville apartments
Greenville police are asking for the public’s help identifying the people responsible for a burglary at Ten Magnolia Apartments. The burglary happened at the apartment complex at 1501 East Reed Road, according to the Greenville Police Department. Investigators said unknown suspects stole thousands of dollars’ worth of construction materials and equipment from the property. The […]
Washington man arrested in Adams County for alleged sex offender registration violation
ADAMS COUNTY – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Washington, Mississippi, man on a charge of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Authorities said 42-year-old James L. Glenn Sr. was taken into custody Wednesday, Aug. 26, and booked into the Adams County Jail. Glenn is charged with sex offender registration failure. […]
Man found dead along Grand Gulf Road identified as 60-year-old Magee resident
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found dead along Grand Gulf Road earlier this week. Authorities said the man was 60-year-old Todd Lavon Walker of Magee. Deputies were called to Grand Gulf Road around 5:54 a.m. Aug. 24 after receiving a report of someone lying in a ditch who appeared […]