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79-year-old Mississippi woman lauded for Governor’s Mansion draperies — doesn’t let heart surgery keep her from doing what she loves
A Natchez woman has recently completed a years-long project of making new draperies for the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion. Mississippi First Lady Elle Reeves was so pleased with the work of Carolyn Clark, 79, of Natchez, she made a Facebook post with Clark and the new draperies. Clark was contracted...
Suspect identified in killing of Mississippi officer Troy Floyd. Records show arrest warrant order in October 2022.
The suspect accused of shooting and killing Summit police officer Troy Floyd had a court order out for his arrest. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released the name of the suspect accused in a shooting that resulted in the death Floyd and the injury of two McComb officers. The suspect...
Mississippi agents uncover illegal gambling operation — seize money, destroy machines
Mississippi officials report finding an illegal gambling setup in Grenada County. WTVA in Tupelo reports that local and state law enforcement discovered multiple gaming machines at AK Express on Highway 8 East in Grenda County. Officials with the Grenada County Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Mississippi Gaming Commission and...
Mississippi woman charged with murder after husband dies in hospital
A Mississippi woman was arrested for the murder of her husband after he died in the hospital of a gunshot wound he suffered during a domestic dispute. Semyia Jones, 25, was arrested by Kosciusko Police and charged with the murder of Markquarious Jones, 31. Kosciusko Police were dispatched to the...
Community mourns loss, pays tribute to fallen Mississippi police officer who was friend to many
Flags were lowered to half-staff outside the Lincoln County Courthouse on Friday morning as the community mourned the loss of Summit police officer and Lincoln County resident Troy Floyd, who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday. At Bertha’s Flower Shop, located at 103 West Chickasaw Street, employees...
Mississippi attorney accused of attempting to smuggle phones, tobacco, possible drugs into jail
A Mississippi attorney is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into a jail. On Friday, Hinds County Judge Johnnie McDaniel set a $75,000 bond for attorney Daniel Sidney Dale, 49, who was arrested Thursday for trying to sneak cell phones, tobacco, scales, and what appeared to be marijuana into the Hinds County Detention Center.
Tributes, accolades pouring in for fallen Mississippi police officer Troy Floyd
Accolades from across Mississippi and beyond are pouring in on social media mourning the death of Summit Police Officer Troy Floyd, who was killed in a shooting Thursday. Below are some of the tributes that are being posted on Facebook. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….
One Mississippi police officer reported killed, two officers injured in shootout at traffic checkpoint. Suspect also reportedly killed.
Two people were killed — including a Mississippi police officer — during a shootout at a Mississippi traffic checkpoint Thursday, according to a news release from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Two other police officers were reportedly injured in the incident. MBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving...
Mississippi man arrested after fleeing with money snatched from behind the counter of convenience store
A Mississippi man was arrested after he went behind the counter of a Mississippi convenience store, snatched a bunch of money and fled. At approximately 9:37 PM on August 6, 2024, the Oxford Police Department received a 911 call reporting a robbery at Rascals on Belk Blvd. The caller stated that a male suspect had come behind the counter and taken money before fleeing the store. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Mississippi authorities launch investigation after body found in wooded area
Mississippi authorities have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in a wooded area in Ridgeland Wednesday. Officials from the Ridgeland Police Department said a body was located near a wooded area off of Rice Road shortly after 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 7. Officials believe the body had been...
Tennessee woman gets 40 years in prison in 2021 Mississippi crash that killed 13-year-old boy
A Tennessee woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in a crash that killed a 13-year-old Mississippi boy. Brittany Norris, 36, of Counce, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated DUI on Tuesday, Aug. 6. On September 20, 2021, Norris was reportedly driving negligently while...
Tennessee kidnapping suspect arrested after phone tracked in Mississippi nearly 100 miles away
Authorities arrested a kidnapping suspect after they were able to track her cellphone nearly 100 miles away. Regan Kelly, 28, was wanted for the especially aggravated kidnapping of a child in Tennessee and was arrested in Grenada County in Mississippi. The Grenada County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies found Kelly on Carpenter Road on Monday. The child, who was reportedly kidnapped, was located at the residence along with another child.
Mississippi police lieutenant arrested on statutory rape charge
A Mississippi police lieutenant has been arrested on charges of statutory rape involving a victim under 14 years old. On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, Meridian Police Department Lieutenant Kevin Michael Boyd was arrested. The arrest followed a complaint filed with the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services on May 16th,...
Dispute over cell phone led to fatal shooting of Mississippi 18-year-old, officials say
Officers say a dispute over a cell phone led to the fatal shooting that killed a Mississippi 18-year-old and injured three others in Vicksburg Sunday night. Tavon Cain, 18, of Vicksburg, was charged with first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault following a shooting that killed 18-year-old Korey Sims Jr. and injured three others. Cain, of 30 Whipperwill Drive, appeared in Warren County Court on Tuesday, where Judge Marcie Southerland denied bond pending a hearing. The shooting occurred Sunday night at 118 Abraham Drive.
Child inside vehicle escapes armed carjacking. Mississippi police looking for two suspects.
Mississippi police are looking for two armed carjacking suspects after the child inside the vehicle was able to escape the vehicle during the carjacking. At 11:45 p.m. Monday, Hattiesburg Police responded to an armed carjacking in the 6000 block of Hwy 98. Two black males had stolen a vehicle with...
It’s been 10 years since Graceland Too welcomed visitors. Famed Mississippi attraction to open to public for one weekend only.
Ten years after the death of Graceland Too’s original owner, Paul MacLeod, the Elvis Presley shrine will reopen next weekend. Graceland Too, located at 200 E. Gholson Avenue in downtown Holly Springs, gained fame under MacLeod’s ownership. Known for his eccentric devotion to Elvis, MacLeod painted the two-story home in bright colors like blue and pink and welcomed visitors to view his vast collection of Elvis memorabilia at any hour.
Mississippi officials caution consumers to be aware of credit card ‘skimming’ operations after reports from grocery store customers
Mississippi police are cautioning consumers to be aware of what appears to be a skimming operation at local grocery stores. Skimming is also a criminal practice that involves illegally installing devices on ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, or fuel pumps to steal cardholder data. These devices, called skimmers, can capture card data and PIN entries, which criminals can then use to create fake payment cards or make unauthorized purchases.
Lucky Mississippi Lottery winners celebrate big wins across state – more than $40,000 in winnings announced
More than $40,000 in prizes — including $12,700 for one lucky winner in Byhalia — were announced on the Mississippi Lottery website Tuesday. In addition to a Byhalia woman who took home an impressive $12,700 on three Cash 4 tickets, a Saucier man celebrated a $5,000 win on a $10 scratch-off ticket, while a Vaiden woman secured $2,700 on two Cash 4 tickets.
Mississippi officials: Exit ramp on Interstate 55 to be closed for up to 60 days
An exit ramp on Interstate 55 will be closed for up to 60 days, and Mississippi drivers are being asked to be alert, allow for additional driving time and be prepared to take an alternate route. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the I-55 southbound exit ramp...
Mississippi woman, former national park employee pleads guilty to theft of government funds
A Mississippi woman pleaded guilty to stealing park admission fees while she was employed as a Supervisory Fee Management Specialist at the Vicksburg National Military Park. According to court documents and statements made in court, Yolanda Ward, 40, of Vicksburg, confessed to removing cash deposits from a safe and keeping the money for personal use while she was employed as a supervisor at the military park from 2017 to 2019. Ward was responsible for depositing the fees. Ward stated that she used the stolen funds to pay her bills and gamble at the local casino. Ward also provided the park’s stolen funds to her family members to gamble at the casino.
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