Fayette man accused of break in, assault
The car was found abandoned in Fayette County. That’s where Whitson was arrested early this morning.
Archives: 2018
Who will replace House Speaker Paul Ryan?
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is walking away from the most powerful job on Capitol Hill after just three years. He gave three reasons for his departure: his kids, who are 16, 14 and 13, all born since he came to Congress in 1999. “My dad died when I was 16, the age my daughter is,” Ryan said. “I…
Bill Cosby retrial: 3 accusers confront comedian
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Decades after they say Bill Cosby knocked them out with intoxicants and sexually assaulted them, three of his accusers confronted the 80-year-old comedian in court Wednesday, with one woman pointedly calling him a “serial rapist” and another asking him through her tears, “You remember, don’t you, Mr. Cosby?” The women’s charged rhetoric prompted several mistrial requests from…
Tide memorabilia rolls off campus, MSU students accused of break in
All four suspects were arrested and released on Monday.
Zuckerberg testimony reveals lawmakers' confusion over Facebook
WASHINGTON — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged Wednesday that regulation of social media is “inevitable” and disclosed that his own personal information has been compromised by malicious outsiders. But after two days of congressional testimony, what seemed clear was how little Congress seems to know about Facebook, much less what to do about it. Statements from representatives facing re-election this…
Alleged social media threats lands Baldwyn man in jail
Within the hour, police served the warrant for his arrest.
Alleged Toronto serial killer facing 7th murder charge
TORONTO – Alleged Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur is now facing a seventh murder charge involving a missing man whose family initially thought he had abandoned his wife and two daughters. The prosecution said in the courthouse Wednesday that McArthur, a 66-year-old landscaper, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Abdulbasir Faizi, who was last seen in 2010. …
Final arrest made in tractor theft investigation
Rhodes remains in the Tishomingo County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Warm end to the week, Saturday storms likely
We’re still expecting the chance of strong storms on Saturday with a passing cold front.
Couple charged after boy brought to ER with horrific injuries
Bobbie Bishop and Walter Wynhoff KVLY FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Prosecutors have charged a man and a woman from Minnesota with murder in the death of a 6-year-old boy they were caring for. Newly released court documents obtained by CBS affiliate KVLY indicate the boy, Justis Rae Burland, suffered horrific injuries. Bobbie Bishop, 40, and Walter Wynhoff, 44, both face felony charges of…
Air medical transport service to end in Alabama city
NorthFlight operated within a 100-mile (161-kilometer) radius of Tuscaloosa.
Cops: Mom of girl who died used super glue on son's wound
Last Updated Apr 11, 2018 4:51 PM EDT FITCHBURG, Mass. – The mother of a 6-year-old girl found dead in a Massachusetts home Tuesday told her 9-year-old son not to call 911 and used super glue to close a wound on his neck, police said Wednesday. #Fitchburg parents held without bail. Charged in connection with the beating death of their 6…
Back in the courtroom, Starkville mayoral dispute continues
Today, witnesses were examined and cross examined by attorneys.
DEA seizes fake Disney figurines filled with meth
Knock-off Disney figurines filled with $2 million worth of meth. DEA Hundreds of knock-off Disney figurines were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration as the shipment was making its way from Mexico to Atlanta. Investigators say about 500 pounds of meth, worth $2 million, was found inside figurines shaped like popular cartoon characters. Several agencies worked together, including the DEA…
Cruz can’t afford private attorney in school shooting case: defense
Nikolas Cruz appeared at a court hearing April 11 WPEC FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Public defenders of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz say he should continue to be represented at taxpayer expense because he likely doesn’t have the assets to pay a private lawyer for a multi-million dollar case. The Broward County Public Defender’s office urged a judge Wednesday to…
Missing New Albany man reunited with family
He was found around 11pm Tuesday night.
White House press briefing — April 11, 2018
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is briefing reporters Wednesday, as the world awaits a U.S. response to the chemical attack in Syria, and for the first time since Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced earlier Wednesday he will not be running for reelection. Mr. Trump on Tuesday morning seemed to indicate that missiles “will be coming, nice and…
Single mom of 5 goes viral with law school graduation photo
Ieshia Champs has wanted to be a lawyer since she was 7 years old. In her teenage years, however, the odds began stacking up against her and it appeared that her dream might be permanently out of reach. “I really didn’t have any stable guidance at that time. My mom was addicted to drugs. My dad was deceased. And I…
Mom who fatally stabbed sons wanted “fan mail”: Prosecutors
Latarsha Sanders in a Massachusetts court Feb. 6, 2018 CBS Boston BROCKTON, Mass. – Prosecutors say a Massachusetts mother charged with fatally stabbing her two sons with a kitchen knife may have done it for money and potential notoriety. The Enterprise reports that prosecutors said during 43-year-old Latarsha Sanders’ arraignment Tuesday that the Brockton woman had planned to set up an online…
Nurse faces murder charge after patient dies at Texas hospital
This undated photo provided by the Smith County Jail shows William George Davis. Smith County Jail / AP DALLAS — A former nurse has been arrested on a murder charge after a patient died and two others slipped into vegetative states at a Texas hospital, according to state and county records. The Texas Board of Nursing suspended William George Davis’…
Consumer agency spent $5,000 on frosted windows for senior staff
Last Updated Apr 11, 2018 1:54 PM EDT NEW YORK — Documents obtained by The Associated Press show the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has spent more than $5,000 frosting the windows on the offices of senior staff in recent months. The money spent on window frosting comes only months after the CFPB moved into renovated offices at a cost of…
Press Release: Police respond to difficult medical situation
At this time no criminal charges are anticipated and this is being treated as a medical call.
Woman’s gun-toting “graduation photo” sparks backlash online
Brenna Spencer’s gun-toting graduation photo has generated controversy on social media. Brenna Spencer / Twitter A University of Tennessee Chattanooga senior’s graduation photo has generated controversy on social media. In the photo, Brenna Spencer is seen wearing a bright pink “Women for Trump” T-shirt with white jeans. A black handgun is tucked into her waistband. Spencer shared the photo…
Local judge inducted as Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation
Judge Howard first served as assistant district attorney for Hinds and Yazoo County in the mid 70’s.