Jones County deputies seek help identifying special needs man found on highway
UPDATE: He has been reunited with his family. ORIGINAL STORY: SOSO — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a nonverbal man with special needs who was found walking in the middle of a highway east of Soso Wednesday morning. Deputies found the unidentified man on Highway 28 and […]
Lowndes County deputies investigating vehicle burglaries in Columbus
COLUMBUS — The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a possible suspect in a series of vehicle burglaries reported last month in a Columbus neighborhood. Deputies responded to the area of Vann Court on Aug. 22 after receiving reports of multiple auto burglaries. One victim reported that a Nissan Altima […]
Oxford man arrested in Lafayette County auto burglary case
LAFAYETTE COUNTY — A 20-year-old Oxford man is being held in the Lafayette County Detention Center after deputies arrested him in connection with an auto burglary reported last month on County Road 405. Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the burglary Aug. 25, according to authorities. Investigators obtained an affidavit […]
Reeves proclaims September Recovery Friendly Workplace Month in Mississippi
JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed September 2026 as “Substance Abuse Recovery Friendly Workplace Month” in Mississippi, recognizing the role employers can play in supporting people recovering from substance use disorders while strengthening the state’s workforce. The proclamation recognizes the Mississippi Recovery Friendly Workplace Coalition, an initiative of the Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation that […]
Oxford woman arrested on cyberstalking charge
LAFAYETTE COUNTY — An Oxford resident was arrested last week and charged with cyberstalking following an investigation by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, authorities said. Deputies received a report of harassment on Aug. 25, according to a Tuesday news release from the sheriff’s office. Following an investigation, authorities obtained an affidavit and arrest warrant for […]
Wednesday Weather: Heat stress continues
More excessive heat and humidity today as highs top out on the mid 90s but feel much hotter. Y’all hydrate, take breaks, and look out for each other!
Monroe County man charged with child abuse, molestation
HAMILTON — A 60-year-old Monroe County man has been charged with child abuse by poisoning and child molestation following an investigation that began after a minor tested positive for a controlled substance, authorities said. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit investigators arrested Robert Earl Lofton of the Lackey community near Hamilton on Tuesday, Sept. […]