Pickens County police receives threat alerts for Gordo Schools
Schools and law enforcement continue to deal with threats. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted to a threat to Gordo Schools.
Crime
West Point man pled guilty for meth distribution
A West Point man will spend the next decade in federal prison. Quishaun Bennett pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.
Two juveniles in custody after fire in Tupelo Walmart
Tupelo police said two juveniles are now in custody after a fire at a Tupelo Walmart.
Man arrested in Ackerman for child sex crime
An Ackerman man was arrested in West Point for a child sex crime. 60-year-old Rodney Mosley is charged with molesting.
Carroll County jail inmate back in custody after escaping prison
An inmate and a jail employee have a short run of freedom, but it came crashing down.
Former West Point Policeman found guilty for wired fraud charges
A former West Point Police Officer and District Attorney's Office investigator has been convicted.
Winston County school lockdown after social media threat
A reported school threat leads to a lockdown of a Winston County school and an arrest.
Former West Point policeman stands trial on wire fraud charge
The federal trial for a former West Point police officer and district attorney's office investigator was held September 10.
15-year-old in custody for bringing a loaded firearm to school
Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Toler told WCBI that on September 9, a student at Thrasher High School was in the bathroom showing and pointing a gun at other children.
Police investigate multiple car thefts reported in Lowndes County
Unlocked cars and trucks may be too tempting to thieves. Lowndes County Sheriff's deputies are investigating multiple thefts.
Tupelo woman charged for having child present at drug sale
Tupelo Police arrested 35-year-old Lauren Stewart on 2 counts of Child Endangerment and Child Present at Sale.
Tupelo man charged with aggravated assault against his mother
A Tupelo man was accused of hitting his mother in the eye. Now, 36-year-old Gary Conway was charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence.
Bond set for Starkville teenager charged with murder
Bond is set for the Starkville teenager accused of killing a woman with her car. 16-year-old McKenzie Robinson was given a $550,000 bond September 9 in Starkville.
Former Magnolia Brick employee arrested for burglary in Lee Co.
On September 3, Tupelo Police Department responded to a burglary at Magnolia Brick on 2027 McCullough Blvd.
Woman faces charges of child abuse in Oxford
Oxford police were contacted by Southaven police for a reported case of child abuse.
Law enforcement say weapon was found at Caledonia Elementary
A weapon was found at Caledonia Elementary School September 6. Multiple investigations are happening.
Noxubee man wanted for aggravated assault
Noxubee County deputies are asking for help finding a shooting suspect.
Tupelo man arrested on possession of drugs and stolen firearm
A safety checkpoint leads Oxford officers to drugs and a stolen gun. 20-year-old Javion Foote of Tupelo is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and drug paraphernalia.
Columbus man's sentence continued after judge denies request
A Columbus businessman serving time for fraudulently claiming more than 6-million dollars in COVID relief money will have complete his prison sentence.
Plantersville woman receives sentence for fraudulence
A Plantersville woman will spend more than two years in prison for receiving fraudulent unemployment benefits.
Aberdeen alderman arrested on charges of domestic violence
An Aberdeen alderman is facing charges. Nicholas Holliday is charged with domestic violence and suspended license.
Pontotoc man charged with obstructing emergency services.
A man in Pontotoc County is accused of not letting his girlfriend call 911. 23-year-old Luis Morales was charged with domestic violence and obstructing emergency services.