Rankin County habitual offender convicted on domestic violence charges

A Rankin County man has been convicted as an habitual offender for aggravated domestic violence, according to the office of the Madison/Rankin County District Attorney. A little over a year ago, Pearl Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call where they found a victim, and then they were able to take 45-year-old Jonnie D. … Read more

National anti-bombing initiative kicked off in Clinton by FBI, Homeland Security

On Wednesday at the Revell Ace Hardware in Clinton, federal agencies announed a pilot program that will impact the entire country. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI announced the initiative today to build awareness in communities across the U.S. about how to prevent bomb attacks. It’s called … Read more

Woman, juvenile male face upgraded charges in fatal assault

A woman and a juvenile male are now facing upgraded charges after being arrested for the assault of a Jackson man. Police say the attack happened on Saturday. Robert Sutton, 44, was found unresponsive with an injury to his head and was transported to the hospital. He has since died of his injuries. The incident … Read more

Vanderbilt, MSU athletic directors condemn racially offensive language used at CWS finals

Vanderbilt’s athletic director condemned the use of racially offensive language directed toward the parents of some of the Commodore baseball players at Game One of the College World Series finals on Monday. Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee tweeted that she is “deeply troubled” about the incident. “This is absolutely unacceptable and disgraceful behavior, and such … Read more

JPD identifies victim in Monday morning shooting on Livingston Road

Jackson police have identified a victim found fatally shot after his car crashed into a building on Livingston Road yesterday. The victim is 30-year-old Christopher Thomas. He was found in his vehicle after it left the roadway and collided with a building just after 7 a.m. Monday. At this point, no suspects or motive are … Read more

JPD investigates overnight shootings that left 2 dead, 4 wounded

Jackson police are investigating a series of Monday night shootings that left two dead and four others wounded. Jackson Police Department stated on their twitter that the incident occurred just after 10:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Oakland Ave. One man was fatally injured and two others were wounded in an exchange of gunfire. … Read more

FBI offers $50,000 reward for info on gunman in agent’s shooting

The FBI is offering $50,000 to anyone who can give them information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who allegedly shot an FBI agent on Saturday night. Demario Lamar Cotton, a validated member of the Gangster Disciples street gang, was quickly identified as the suspect who opened fire on law enforcement while … Read more

Southaven police work to ID 3 suspects in fire department car burglaries

Southaven police are trying to track down at least three suspects who broke into 10 vehicles at a local fire station. According to the Southaven Police Department Facebook page, it happened at Southaven Fire Station No. 1 on Friday. Three suspects pulled up in an early model white Chevrolet or GMC Suburban and two of … Read more

Miss Mississippi Holly Brand credits faith for bringing her to her childhood dream

Holly Brand had really just begun her pageant career when, at the age of 6, it seemed her destiny was apparent. “I remember, I think I was watching, it was around 2006, the Miss America Contest,” she said. “I can’t even tell you who won. I can’t tell you any of that. I remember sitting … Read more