Senatobia appoints Angelica Maze interim police chief after Vanderford firing
SENATOBIA — The city of Senatobia has appointed Lt. Angelica Maze as interim chief of the Senatobia Police Department, effective immediately, following the firing of former Chief Hal Vanderford. Maze brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience to the position and has served the Senatobia Police Department in several roles, according to a […]
MBI investigating line of duty shooting in Claiborne County
PATTISON — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a line of duty shooting involving the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office after deputies attempting to serve a felony warrant fired at a suspect who authorities say pointed a weapon at them. The incident occurred in Pattison as deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a residence, […]
Male body found under bridge near I-20 in Meridian
MERIDIAN — A man’s body was found Thursday under a bridge near Interstate 20 in Meridian, according to Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan. McMahan said the body was found beneath a bridge on 22nd Avenue near where the roadway meets I-20. McMahan says the closest structure to the scene was Wendy’s. The Meridian Police Department […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Magee police chief praises officers who helped save shooting victim
MAGEE — The Magee police chief praised two officers for their actions during a shooting involving multiple victims last week, saying their quick response helped save the life of a severely wounded victim. Magee Police Chief Denis J. Borges recognized Officer Ty Easterling and Officer Brandon Cooper for their response to the shooting, which occurred […]
Grenada man charged with first-degree arson after $80,000 mobile home fire
GRENADA — A Grenada man has been charged with first-degree arson in connection with a manufactured home fire that caused an estimated $80,000 in damage, according to the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office. Deaigo Stokes was arrested Aug. 31 after deputies with the State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted the Grenada County Sheriff’s Department with the […]
Mississippi to observe National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26
JACKSON — Mississippi will join the nationwide celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26, with Gov. Tate Reeves issuing a proclamation recognizing the annual observance in the state. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced its participation in the event, which was established in 1972 to recognize hunters and anglers […]
Canton man sentenced to 48 years for cocaine sales
CANTON — A Canton man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling cocaine as a subsequent drug offender, Madison and Rankin Counties District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett announced. Jimmy Dale McKay pleaded guilty Aug. 25 to three counts of sale of cocaine as a subsequent drug offender and […]
Supreme Court Justice Amanda Jones Tollison takes oath
By Beverly Kraft Administrative Office of Courts OXFORD — Supreme Court Justice Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford took the oath of office on Sept. 1 before a crowd of judges, former law partners, family and friends in Jackson. She thanked Gov. Tate Reeves for appointing her to the Court. “I appreciate so much his confidence […]
Crisis Intervention Team brings community-based response to mental health crises
MERIDIAN — When someone in East Mississippi is experiencing a mental health crisis, specially trained law enforcement officers may be called on to de-escalate the situation and connect that person with appropriate help. The work is part of the East Central Mississippi Crisis Intervention Team, a community-based program that trains law enforcement officers to respond […]
Lowndes County authorities seek man wanted on aggravated domestic violence charge
COLUMBUS — The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on an aggravated domestic violence charge. Authorities are searching for Christopher Burns, whose last known whereabouts were in the area of The Grove at 508 Lehmberg Road in Columbus, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies have made multiple […]