Man dies after being found shot inside Roseneath Avenue home in Jackson
JACKSON – Capitol Police are investigating the death of a man who was found with a gunshot wound inside a Jackson residence early Tuesday morning. Officers responded around 5:38 a.m. Sept. 29 to a home on Roseneath Avenue after receiving a report of a welfare concern. When officers arrived, they spoke with a person who […]
Pearl police arrest Texas man wanted on child sex offense charge after Crime Stoppers tip
PEARL – Pearl police arrested a Texas man wanted on a child sex offense charge after receiving an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip, according to the Pearl Police Department. Police said the tip came in Sept. 29 and identified Alejandro Santos-Herrera, who was wanted out of Montgomery County, Texas, on a charge of indecency with a […]
Panola County teen charged with grand larceny after money reported stolen from vehicle
LAFAYETTE COUNTY – An 18-year-old Panola County man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after money was reported stolen from a vehicle, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received the theft report Tuesday, Sept. 29. Following an investigation by the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigations Division, Christopher Darby was charged with one […]
Third suspect arrested in deadly Jackson gas station shooting, receives $1 million bond
JACKSON – A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man at a Jackson gas station earlier this month, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said Demonte Demetrius Edwards was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 29, by the U.S. Marshals Service on a murder warrant for his alleged role […]
Mississippi to receive more than $771K in $384 million Abbott Laboratories settlement
JACKSON – Mississippi will receive more than $771,000 as part of a nationwide settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations the company defrauded government health programs by selling infant formula and nutritional products manufactured at facilities that failed to meet safety standards, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced. The approximately $384 million settlement involves the federal government […]
Lafayette County narcotics investigators call for legislative action amid deaths of two Ole Miss students
OXFORD – Lafayette County narcotics investigators are calling on Mississippi lawmakers to address synthetic kratom-related products as authorities continue investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. In a community update, the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit said the two deaths are being investigated separately and that authorities are awaiting official autopsy and toxicology […]
Clinton Police K-9 Anika dies unexpectedly after sudden medical condition
CLINTON – The Clinton Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of K-9 Officer Anika, who died Wednesday following a sudden medical condition. The department announced Anika’s end of watch as Sept. 30, 2026. Anika had served the city of Clinton since 2020 alongside her handler and partner, Detective Anthony Fox. During their years together, […]
Mississippi chronic absenteeism rate drops slightly
Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism rate declined slightly during the 2025-26 school year, but more than 115,000 students still missed significant instructional time, according to a new report from the Mississippi Department of Education. MDE released its 2025-26 Chronic Absenteeism Report this week, showing the statewide rate fell to 26.5%, down from 27.6% during the 2024-25 school […]
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of longtime volunteer after accident
DESOTO COUNTY – The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a longtime member of its extended law enforcement family following what the agency described as a “horrific accident.” The sheriff’s office announced the death of Chandler Magee, who had been involved with the agency through several programs over the years. Magee was […]
Southaven police investigate bank robbery
SOUTHAVEN — Southaven police are investigating a bank robbery Wednesday morning at Renasant Bank on Airways Boulevard. Officers responded to the bank at 7500 Airways Boulevard at about 7:25 a.m. after receiving a report of a robbery. Police said the suspect fled the area on foot before officers arrived. Officers established a perimeter and deployed […]