Brookhaven Police Looking For Armed and Dangerous Suspect

On Wednesday, August 3, Brookhaven Police Officers responded to a shots fired call at the Pine Haven Trailer Park. When officers arrived on scene, they found out that there had been a fight, and the suspect shot at the victim, as well as shot into a home. (Aggravated Assault and Shooting Into an Occupied Dwelling) … Read more

Gulfport woman and dog reunited after dog stolen during carjacking

There was a happy ending to a scary situation in Gulfport this week. A Gulfport woman was driving home after taking her schnauzer, Molly, to the emergency vet. Molly had been attacked by another bigger dog and was recovering after having to stay at the vet for several days. She had a drain under her … Read more

Father Speaks About Son Who Died During Brandon HS Football Practice

According to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth, a football player from Brandon High School died Monday. The football player has been identified as 17-year-old Phillip Laster Jr. Phillip Laster Jr.’s father said that his son collapsed during football practice and never regained consciousness. Coroner David Ruth stated, “I responded to a local area hospital after … Read more

Starkville Police Arrest Teen For Armed Robbery

Starkville police arrested 17-year-old Jamionte Pastor and charged him with armed robbery. The incident happened Wednesday afternoon on Sherman Street. Police said the suspect and victim knew each other and nobody was injured. If you have information, please contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151, or through the anonymous tip … Read more

Three Arrested For Attempted Carjacking at Byram Apartments

The Byram Police Department arrested three men who attempted to carjack a woman at the Reserve of Byram Apartment Complex. 27-year-old Dominique T. Robinson was charged with 1 count of Armed Robbery, 1 count of Armed carjacking, 1 count of aggravated assault, 1 count of convicted felon w/firearm. 25-year-old Jodarius D. Robinson was charged with … Read more

Report Shows Taxpayer Cost of Unused State-Issued Cell Phones

According to a new report from State Auditor Shad White’s office, taxpayers could save nearly $350,000 a year if state-issued cell phones that are not, or hardly being used were turned off. “My office has handled some of the biggest fraud cases in state history, but we’re also committed to looking for savings in the … Read more

18-year-old arrested after deadly road rage incident in Rankin Co.

A man was arrested after a car was shot into on Highway 25 in Rankin County, killing one person during a road rage incident. According to Captain Paul Holley with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, 18-year-old Cortland Miekell Phlegm from Ridgeland was arrested and transported to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. The victim has been … Read more

Flowood Daycare Director Arrested For Felony Child Abuse

Flowood daycare Director named Jennetta Morgan was arrested for Felony Child Abuse. The victim was 2-years-old. According to the Flowood Police Department, on July 26 officers received an allegation of a Child Abuse case reported at the Circle of Friends Learning Center located on Luckney Road in Flowood. The Flowood Detective Division investigated the incident … Read more

Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Moss Point K9 Officer

A man from Mobile, Alabama has pled guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of animal crushing, according to U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 44-year-old Richard J. McGuire pled guilty … Read more

23-year-old Killed After Crash in Pearl River County

A Seminary woman was killed after her vehicle hit a tree in Pearl River County on Tuesday (August 2). 23-year-old Katelyn Baker was driving a 2018 GMC Yukon north on Highway 11 when her vehicle traveled off the road and collided with a tree. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 9:45 a.m. Katelyn … Read more