Missing Chickasaw County Man Found Dead In Wreck

According to WTVA, the subject of a Silver Alert was found dead in a wreck near his home. Carter Blaine Biven, of Woodland, Mississippi went missing last Tuesday and a Silver Alert was issued. Saturday, the sheriff’s department cancelled the alert. Chief Investigator Alberto Davis of the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department told WTVA that a … Read more

Manager At Kroger Donates Truck Full of Candy To Desoto Co. Sheriff’s Dept. To Give Out To Kids

There is a woman, known as the Candy Queen! She also goes by the name of Crystal Ross. Crystal works as a manager at the Hernando Kroger, store 478. She decided to do something nice for the kids in the community. Crystal literally filled up Search and Rescue Director, Johnathon Bigham’s truck up with candy. … Read more

Felony Embezzlement Bond Set For Tupelo Woman

One September 26, the Tupelo Police Department was notified of an embezzlement case at the Oak Creek Apartments. According to management, 48-year-old Lori Palmer, of Tupelo, was suspected of embezzling $14,000 from a business. The Tupelo Police Department began an investigation and on October 3, Judge Allen signed a Felony Arrest Warrant for Embezzlement. On … Read more

Gas Station Worker Arrested For Allegedly Embezzling $500,000 Through Lottery Tickets

On September 21, the Tupelo Police Department was notified of an embezzlement case at a Texaco gas station on Barnes Crossing Road. Management told police that their employee, 40-year-old Jessica Parker, was suspected of embezzling funds as well as using her position in the gas station to identify winning lottery tickets, fradulently acquire them, and … Read more

Holmes County Man Arrested For Murder

Holmes County deputies arrested a man for murder. 32-year-old Jeremy Gaines was charged with the death of 31-year-old La’tika Wade in the Balance Due Community on Baker Road in Holmes County. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Department said, “We’d like to thank each news station for airing our stories and the citizens of Holmes County for … Read more

Mercy Lodge Generously Donates Exercise Equipment To Jackson Firefighter House

Denise Marsters, with Mercy Lodge, had a surprise for the Jackson Fire Department. She donated exercise equipment to the firefighters housed at fire station number 20. Fire Chief Willie Owens took to Facebook to thank Mercy Lodge for their heartfelt and generous donation. Rescue Captain Robert Elbert, Lieutenant Jason McWillie and Firefighter Christopher Willis were … Read more