Man killed in shooting on 33rd Avenue in Meridian
MERIDIAN – A man was killed in a shooting Monday night in Meridian, according to police. Assistant Police Chief Dareall Thompson said officers responded to a shots-fired call at about 10:46 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the 1700 block of 33rd Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a Black male suffering from a gunshot wound. The […]
Woman charged with capital murder, carjacking in death of Fannie Johnson
MERIDIAN — A woman has been charged with capital murder and several other felonies in connection with the carjacking and killing of former Meridian City Councilwoman and L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen Executive Director Fannie Johnson, city officials announced Saturday. Tracey Ann Davis has been taken into custody and charged with one count each of capital murder, carjacking, […]
L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen leader, former Meridian councilwoman Fannie Johnson dies; suspect in custody
MERIDIAN — Fannie Johnson, the longtime executive director of L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen and a former Meridian city councilwoman, died Friday in an incident that remains under investigation, city officials confirmed. One suspect is in custody as the Meridian Police Department investigates the circumstances surrounding Johnson’s death with assistance from state and federal law enforcement partners, including […]
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 […]
Meridian murder suspect arrested in Texas after multi-agency effort
MERIDIAN — A 20-year-old man wanted on a murder charge in Lauderdale County was taken into custody in Texas after Meridian police detectives provided information that helped authorities locate him, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas DPS identified the suspect as Kelton Keantae Webb. Authorities said Webb was believed to be hiding […]
Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Lauderdale County
LAUDERDALE COUNTY — A 34-year-old man died early Friday in a single-vehicle crash on Shiloh-Vimville Road in Lauderdale County, authorities said. Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan said E-911 received a call reporting the crash at about 1:54 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The crash occurred in the 4800 block of Shiloh-Vimville Road. The man died at […]
Two injured in Clarke County shooting, sheriff says
CLARKE COUNTY – Two people were injured in a shooting on County Road 632 on Wednesday morning, according to Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor. Deputies and investigators responded to the shooting, which occurred around 10 a.m., Chancelor said. Two people were transported to area hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Multiple individuals were […]
Amtrak train catches fire approaching Meridian Union Station
MERIDIAN – Emergency crews responded to Meridian Union Station on Monday afternoon after leaves and tree limbs caught in the brakes of an Amtrak train sparked a small fire as the train approached the station, according to Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency Director Odie Barrett. Smoke was reported coming from underneath the train as it […]
Meridian police investigating shooting after two vehicles struck by gunfire
MERIDIAN – The Meridian Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 800 block of 29th Street. According to the City of Meridian, officers responded around 8 p.m. Tuesday to reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found that two vehicles had been struck by gunfire. Police said no injuries were […]
Two arrested in 2023 death of 8-month-old Meridian boy
MERIDIAN — Meridian police have arrested two people in connection with the 2023 death of 8-month-old Xavier Bryant, the department announced Monday. James Parker Jr. was charged with murder, while Jaquanisha Terrell was charged with felony child abuse. Both were arrested July 16, according to the Meridian Police Department. Police identified Bryant as Terrell’s son. […]