Beloved Madison officer dies at home after long hospitalization

It wouldn’t be accurate to say Corey Ray battled health issues, as though the issues were the ones with the ultimate power. Rather, you would say that health issues tried to battle Corey Ray. The beloved Madison police school resource officer died Wednesday night in his home, just a little more than a day after … Read more

Just Somm Chef VIDEO: Quick and easy macaroni and cheese from scratch

 June 14 is National Macaroni and Cheese Day, and we want to bring you our favorite recipe from our favorite chef and sommelier, Jeep Apel. You can find more of his musings on food and drink at JustSommChef.com, and of course you can follow him on Instagram and on Facebook at the handle @justsommchef. … Read more

Jackson man arrested in connection with car burglary, pursuit in Madison

Madison police have charged a Jackson man in connection with an auto burglary that took place on Devereaux Drive. Police say on Tuesday, investigators working on the case of a vehicle burglary realized the suspect vehicle in the case of the burglary matched the description of a car that had been involved in a police … Read more

State initiative: DPS, Capitol Police will help to fight crime in Jackson

In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the latest move in what seems to be becoming a statewide effort to curtail the rising crime in Jackson. With homicides in the capital city on a record pace and Jackson Police Department numbers at what is … Read more

Brandon police: Facebook post first slowed response when girl shot by boys with BB gun

Brandon police are asking people to actually contact police about crime before they post to social media. A release from Brandon Police Department Tuesday states that a Facebook post was made about two boys on ATVs who allegedly shot a girl with a BB gun. They then fled the Ambiance neighborhood in Brandon, but a … Read more

Madison police officer hospitalized since October returns home

Corey Ray might be the best-known name in Madison Central sports. The longtime law enforcement officer, assigned to Madison Central as a school resource officer, is the school’s biggest fan. And frankly, those kids are his biggest fans too. As he was escorted home by fellow law enforcement officers on Tuesday after a long hospitalization … Read more

Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics arrests nurse practitioner for fraudulent prescription

A Gulf Coast nurse practitioner has been arrested as a result of an investigation into prescription drug fraud and theft. A release from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety says that agents following a tip opened an investigation into Leslie Wilbourne, a 46-year-old nurse practitioner from the Coast. Along with the DEA, MBN learned that … Read more

5 arrested in weekend brawl at Flowood Buffalo Wild Wings

Five people were arrested after a Saturday night fight at a Flowood restaurant. A release from Flowood Police Department said officers received a call that there were several people fighting at Buffalo Wild Wings. Police arrived at the restaurant and were able to arrest two men at the scene. They interviewed witnesses as well, helping … Read more