Starkville police make 2 felony shoplifting arrests
Two people were arrested in Starkville for allegedly trying to steal items from Lowes. Robert Pelphrey and Willie Stafford, both from Columbus, were charged with felony shoplifting.
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Suspect dies after shootout with police in Amory
There are few details at this time, but what we do know is that Amory police exchanged gunfire with a suspect on Tschudi Road in the area of Walmart and the Huddle House.
Maben murder: Victim's sister speaks out
The victim's sister has her own theory about what she thinks happened to her sister in that house on A. W. Williams Road in Oktibbeha County.
Monroe County investigators seek answers in homicide case
Investigators in Monroe County are looking for answers in a case that left a family shattered. Deputies were called Sunday around 12:30 p.m. to a house in the Wren Community.
Oktibbeha Co. investigators: Missing 13-year-old has been found
Oktibbeha County investigators confirmed 13-year-old Lydia Flowers was found shortly before noon on December 6. They have not released any other information concerning how or where she was found.
Tupelo police seek help identifying suspected credit card thief
Tupelo police and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are asking for your help to find a credit card thief.
Two separate homicide investigations ongoing in Monroe County
Two people are dead in two different homicide investigations in Monroe County. Coroner Alan Gurley said Leviathan Oneal Troope, 29, of Aberdeen, was shot on Tuesday night. In the second case, Monroe County deputies were investigating the death of Geraldine Demathieu, 87.
Councilman comments: Pierre Beard speaks on recent arrest in Alabama
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard spoke in public for the first time since his weekend arrest in Alabama.
Columbus Fire and Rescue investigates house fire as arson case
Columbus Fire and Rescue was conducting an arson investigation after a suspicious house fire. Firefighters responded to a call on 14th Street North around 6 a.m. Saturday, December 2.
Prentiss County DUI arrest takes turn: Rienzi man faces felony accusations
Prentiss County Deputies had a successful weekend manning safety checkpoints across the county. On Friday, a deputy arrested James David Braddock for a suspended Driver's License and DUI.
Tennessee man faces drug, alcohol charges in Prentiss County
A Jackson, Tennessee man is facing drug and alcohol charges in Prentiss County. Saturday, 26-year-old Steven Armstrong approached a safety checkpoint being manned by Prentiss County deputies.
Clay County deputies make drug arrest after short chase
55-year-old Derek Mosley was charged with trafficking a controlled substance, failure to yield, reckless driving, and resisting arrest.
Oktibbeha County deputies continue search for escaped inmate
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department continued to search for an inmate after he escaped the jail by climbing onto the roof and over the fence.
Reform police officer under investigation for taser incident caught on video
Disturbing video of a taser being used on a man in handcuffs sparks a state investigation. A WCBI viewer sent us a video of a man being arrested by a Reform, Alabama police officer.
Wanted: Inmate 'walks away' from Oktibbeha County jail
Deputies ask for help finding an inmate who walked away from the Oktibbeha County Jail. William Strohm, 47 of Memphis was last seen running North on Jackson Street and Martin Luther King Drive.
State Supreme Court delays ruling to set execution date for Willie Manning
The Mississippi Supreme Court is delaying a ruling on whether to set an execution date for Willie Manning.
Tupelo police need help to identify woman accused of credit card fraud
Tupelo police need your help to identify a woman who allegedly used credit cards that were not hers. Officers responded to a call of a victim's wallet being stolen from a grocery store on Main Street.
Confrontation leads to jail return for Webster County man
A Webster County man found himself back in jail after being accused of accosting a law enforcement officer.
Columbus woman sentenced to 15 years for aggravated assault
A Columbus woman will go to prison for a 2022 brawl. Kierra Wallace was found guilty of aggravated assault.
Bond set for Booneville man accused of child sex crimes
A Booneville man was accused of child sex crimes. 48-year-old Jimmy Wallis was charged with three counts of fondling.
Columbus police make 6th arrest in fatal Thanksgiving Eve shooting
A sixth arrest was made in the shooting death of LaBronze Moore. 17-year-old Enry Meadows of Clover Street in Columbus was arrested by the SWAT Team at his home.
Stolen car leads to arrest of Corinth woman at Iuka hotel
A stolen car led to the arrest of a woman at an Iuka hotel. 19-year-old Sarah Rast of Corinth was charged with receiving stolen property.
Bond denied for 4 suspects in fatal Thanksgiving Eve shooting
17-year-olds, Johnny Coleman, Rasheed Neal, and Kenzel Guyton along with 18-year-old Travaris Laquond Mixon Jr, had their initial appearance in Columbus Municipal Court late this afternoon.