Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department Asks for Public’s Help Identifying Man

The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the man seen in this photo. Anyone with information on the driver of this vehicle or the identity of the man in this photo, please call the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s department at 662-509-3600 or call Crime Stoppers.

Hattiesburg police arrest man on multiple felony charges

The Hattiesburg Police Department arrested 34-year-old Jason Jones on Tuesday for multiple felony charges and recovered several firearms. Jones was arrested near 4th and North Street around 2:30 a.m. He had three handguns in his possession, one that police found out was stolen. He was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a … Read more

Hinds County Sheriff’s Department announces purchase of body cams, 11 new vehicles

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference on Tuesday about updates within the department. Sheriff Tyree Jones began the press conference by introducing Chief Deputy Latasha Holmes, she is a 20 year veteran and was promoted recently from Captain. She is responsible for day to day operations at the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Jones … Read more

AR Style Rifles, Handguns, Drugs Seized During Brookhaven Traffic Stop

The Brookhaven Police Street Crime unit seized 4 guns, marijuana and other drug paraphernalia on August 12. Around 9:33 p.m. they made a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Camry with a Copiah County plate in the Roger Circle area. The car had a strong smell of marijuana coming from it. When the Street Crime … Read more

Terry Police Looking For Suspect After Man Killed in Hit and Run

A Terry man was killed late Friday/early Saturday morning in a hit and run accident just north of intersection I-55 Frontage Road and Morgan Drive. According to Terry Police Chief Michael Ivy, a man named Antonio Wade was walking and was hit by a car. The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Mississippi … Read more

UPDATE: Flowood Daycare Director Arrested for Child Abuse Appears in Court

The Flowood daycare director arrested and charged with child abuse appeared in Flowood Municipal Court on Thursday. Jennetta Morgan waived her preliminary hearing. Her case was bound over to the Grand Jury. On July 26 officers received an allegation of a Child Abuse case reported at the Circle of Friends Learning Center located on Luckney … Read more

JSU Delays Student Move In Day Due to Jackson Water Crisis

Jackson State University announced that they are delaying student move in due to the issues with water in Jackson. They said the low pressure messes up the water flow to the upper floors of their residents’ floors. Jackson State University is making the difficult but necessary decision to delay our Move-In Days for new and … Read more