A Jackson woman has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting her mother. Police report that the incident took place in the 4500 block of Whitehaven Drive on Tuesday morning. 34-year-old April Hughes was arrested and charged with attempted murder. … Continued
A former first responder from Bruce will spend a little over a decade in prison for possessing child pornography. Corey Harrelson, 48, who previously worked as a police officer and volunteer firefighter in the small town, had computer files containing … Continued
Coastal Mississippi is once again being recognized for its appeal and charm by one of the most popular lifestyle magazines. Southern Living has placed the area among nine other locations deemed to be the most underrated destinations in the American South. … Continued
The six central Mississippi law enforcement officers who tortured and sexually abused two Black men in Mississippi are receiving their federal sentences this week. In August, five Rankin County deputies and one Richland officer pled guilty to abusing two Black men during … Continued
A female staff member and an inmate at the Yazoo County Regional Jail are reported to have been stabbed. According to Yazoo County Sheriff Jeremy McCoy, the unidentified officer and inmate were stabbed by another inmate in the jail. The … Continued
Following a round of bad weather in Lowndes County on Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Monday that two tornadoes touched down. NWS officials said damage surveys showed an EF-1 tornado with winds peaking at 90 miles per hour … Continued
A Caledonia woman has been arrested for the second time in six weeks for violence against a man. Macy Leighann Barnes, 23, was first arrested on Feb. 6 and charged with domestic violence and aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing a … Continued
Spring practice for the Mississippi State football team kicked off on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who are now under the direction of new head coach Jeff Lebby, are looking for a resurgent season after missing a bowl game for just the … Continued
A week-long human trafficking training session led to an operation in central Mississippi that resulted in one individual being arrested and four victims being rescued, Attorney General Lynn Fitch reports. During the training period, officers were taught to understand the … Continued
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is urging business owners to beware of misleading items of mail distributed by third-party entities urging annual report filings. According to Secretary Michael Watson, these mailers typically request a fee and appear to be … Continued