DeSoto County operation results in 38 arrests for sex offender registry violations
HERNANDO — The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said 38 registered sex offenders were arrested during a recent operation targeting violations of Mississippi’s sex offender registry laws. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle and Sgt. Bryan Andrews said the sheriff’s office joined the U.S. Marshals Service and other state and federal partners in Operation Adam’s Watch, conducting more […]
Operation Reload ends with 940 citations, 56 drug and gun offenses, next wave announced
TUPELO — Law enforcement agencies issued 940 citations and made 56 drug and illegal firearm offense cases during Operation Reload, a multiagency enforcement effort focused primarily on south Lee County, officials announced as they closed the operation and unveiled a new initiative. When combined with the results of the earlier Operation Overload, the two operations […]
Gulfport woman charged after son injured in stabbing, sheriff says
GULFPORT — A 62-year-old Gulfport woman is being held on a $1 million bond after authorities say she slashed her special needs son in the head with a knife. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced Thursday that Dianne Feazell was charged with one felony count of domestic aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies responded […]
Terry takes National Night Out to the neighborhoods
TERRY — Instead of asking residents to come to one central location, the Town of Terry and Hinds County Sheriff’s Office took National Night Out directly into neighborhoods Thursday, making about 15 stops throughout the community. Terry Police Chief Anthony Moore said the traveling format is designed to strengthen relationships between residents and the public […]
MHP increases patrols for Labor Day holiday travel period
JACKSON — The Mississippi Highway Patrol will increase enforcement efforts and establish safety checkpoints across the state during the Labor Day holiday travel period, which begins Friday evening and continues through midnight Monday. The 2026 Labor Day travel period begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and ends at midnight Monday, Sept. 7. Troopers will […]
Mayor’s Cup golf tournament sold out, raises money for Jackson youth programs
JACKSON — The City of Jackson’s ninth annual Mayor’s Cup golf tournament will bring a sold-out field of 108 golfers to the historic Pete Brown Golf Course on Friday, with proceeds supporting junior golf programs and course maintenance. A check presentation is scheduled for 10:50 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Richard’s Disposal […]
Two Gulfport men arrested in Saucier burglary
SAUCIER — Two Gulfport men were arrested and charged with burglary after Harrison County deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress near Old Highway 49 in Saucier, Sheriff Matt Haley announced Thursday. Timothy Malone, 52, and Christopher Cowart, 41, were each charged with one felony count of burglary. Deputies responded to the […]
Friday Weather: Heat index over 100
Limited to Elevated heat stress conditions are expected across the forecast area today and tomorrow. Peak heat index values will be near 105 to 110 degrees. Take breaks and stay hydrated if working outdoors.