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Benton County Tax Collector Arrested and Accused of Taking $300,000
The former Benton County Tax Collector has been arrested and accused of taking $300,000 from the government office, according to State Auditor Shad White. Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Shannon Wilburn, former Benton County Tax Assessor, on one count of embezzlement in public office.
Alabama sets execution date for Citronelle ax murderer Derrick Dearman
Derrick Dearman, a convicted axe murderer, is set to be the fourth person Alabama puts to death this year. On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Dearman’s execution is set for sometime between 12 a.m. on October 17 and 6 a.m. on October 18. He will be put to death using lethal injection, after he chose the method over nitrogen hypoxia.
Monroe County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Monroe County Sheriff's Department, John Allen Seymore was apprehended at his home on Seymore Road on Friday afternoon by Monroe County SWAT and the Narcotics Multi-Agency Unit (NMNU). His bond has been set at $50,000 by Justice Court Judge Brandon Davis. As of the latest update, Seymore is currently out on bond.
Nine Children Removed from Pontotoc County Home Following Drug-Related Investigation
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, on Friday, August 30, 2024, a coordinated effort by the Special Victims Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Patrol Deputies, and the North Pontotoc School Resource Officer led to the removal of nine children from a residence on Graham Road in Pontotoc County.
Tunica County Sheriff's Office Investigates Fatal Shooting
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Tunica County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of September 2, 2024. At approximately 7:52 p.m., deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at 2669 Kirby Road in Robinsonville, MS. Upon arrival, law enforcement and first responders found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of Pafford EMS, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by Tunica County Coroner Glen Grant.
Mississippi man accused of selling livestock without ranch’s permission
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Pearl River County man turned himself in on two warrants for felony false pretense, authorities said. According to the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB), Mark Deon Inman, Jr., turned himself in to the Pearl River County Jail on Monday, August 26. MALTB agents said an investigation […]
Teen walks away from crash on Upper Kingston Road early Tuesday
NATCHEZ — A 17-year-old Natchez teen walked away from a single-vehicle crash on Upper Kingston Road near Ogden Road at about 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the driver of the 2019 Ford F250 was not on the scene when deputies arrived. After a search for him, deputies found him at […] The post Teen walks away from crash on Upper Kingston Road early Tuesday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi State fans will be forever grateful their school didn't hire Billy Napier
One of the biggest stories from Week 1 of the college football season was Miami's 41-17 blowout win over rival Florida in Gainesville. In a game that had incredibly high stakes and immense amounts of pressure for both head coaches, the Hurricanes whipped the Gators in all phases. For Florida...
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