Lawrence County approves funding increase for fire protection, career firefighter
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Lawrence County Board of Supervisors has approved a significant increase in funding for fire protection that will allow the county to begin providing a paid, countywide firefighter response. The additional funding, requested by the Lawrence County Fire Board, comes at no additional cost to taxpayers, according to the Lawrence County Fire […]
Lake Cormorant football player critically ill after accidental paraquat exposure
LAKE CORMORANT — A 17-year-old Lake Cormorant High School football player remains critically ill at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston after an accidental exposure to the herbicide paraquat. Zach Brown is receiving ECMO support and is being evaluated for a possible lung transplant, according to his family. His parents, Sharla and Casey Brown, have remained […]
Batesville woman gets 6 1/2 years for homemade bomb possession
BATESVILLE — A Batesville woman has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing homemade bombs, including one placed on her former boyfriend’s vehicle. Christina Willis, 29, was sentenced Thursday to 78 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]
Mississippi AG joins 48-state push for tougher rules against illegal robocalls
JACKSON — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is joining attorneys general from 48 other states and territories in asking the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules designed to keep illegal robocalls from reaching consumers. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its “Know Your Upstream Provider” requirements, which require phone service providers to make […]
19-year-old wanted in connection with kidnapping of missing 14-year-old
MONROE COUNTY — A 19-year-old Smithville man is wanted in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Sept. 5, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. David Tyler Jones, 19, is wanted on a kidnapping charge after investigators said he was seen with Rylee Crane, who ran away […]
Jackson police seek public’s help identifying man in photograph
JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man pictured in a photograph as investigators work to determine his identity. Police released the photograph and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about his identity to contact the department. In the photograph, the man appears to […]
Moss Point man convicted in methamphetamine pill distribution conspiracy
MOSS POINT — A 49-year-old Moss Point man has been convicted in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine pills across multiple states, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi. Varrick “Big V” Davis was convicted following a five-day jury trial before Senior U.S. District Judge […]
Teen held more than a year without indictment asks Mississippi Supreme Court for bail
JONES COUNTY — A 15-year-old Jones County boy who was arrested at age 14 on an attempted murder allegation is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court for an emergency hearing and release on bail after spending more than a year in custody without an indictment or trial. The emergency motion was filed Sept. 9 in the […]
Jackson man faces capital murder charge in June shooting
JACKSON — An 18-year-old Jackson man is facing a $2 million bond on a capital murder charge in connection with the June fatal shooting of 19-year-old Javion Clinton. Jackson police responded at about 12:52 p.m. June 25 to a house in the 900 block of Woody Drive after receiving a report of an aggravated assault […]
Natchez woman charged with murder after shooting death
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman has been charged with second-degree murder after a man was shot and later died from his injuries Wednesday. Natchez Police Department officers responded to a residence on Hunters Lane regarding a reported shooting. Officers found Wilbert Riggs, 63, suffering from a gunshot wound. Riggs was transported to Merit Health Natchez […]