Crime
Investigation: Gun found on West Point High School campus
According to the school district's Facebook page, police responded to a report of a weapon on campus Thursday. When officers got there, they found a gun in a student's backpack.
Disorderly conduct arrest made in incident at Columbus Walmart
No charges have been filed after a stabbing incident at the Columbus Walmart, but one person has been arrested on charges related to it.
Tupelo police: Man reportedly steals car after argument
Tupelo police said a holiday squabble led to a car theft, and now a Belden man is in jail. The incident dates back to late December 22 when Tupelo police were called to a home on Cedarwood Drive.
One hospitalized, one in custody after stabbing at Walmart
There were some tense moments for Thursday evening shoppers at the Columbus Walmart. Lowndes County 911 received multiple calls regarding a stabbing.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Booneville
Last Thursday afternoon, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit made a traffic stop on Park Street in Booneville.
Winona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling meth
48-year-old William Earl Murray pled guilty in federal court to one count of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Bond set for Baldwyn man accused of shooting fiancée
Xzaiver Hughes was charged with attempted murder and child endangerment in the shooting that happened at an apartment on Water Street in Baldwyn Tuesday morning.
Baldwyn shooting critically injures woman; Suspect in custody
Baldwyn police were investigating a shooting that has left a woman in critical condition. Officer Deundre Poole said police were called to an apartment on Water Street around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Grenada police search for suspects in two shooting incidents
Grenada police were searching for suspects after four people were shot Monday night. This came after four people, including a nine-year-old girl, were shot Saturday morning in a two-hour span.
Cyclist injured in Tupelo hit-and-run: Help needed to identify driver
Around 6:30 Monday night, Tupelo police were called to West Main Street near Lakeview Drive for a cyclist who had been hit by a vehicle.
Lee County deputies make drug arrest in Verona
Lee County deputies found fentanyl after a complaint in Verona. On Friday, deputies answered a call for service at a business in Verona.
Complaint leads Tupelo police to stash of drugs, cash
Late last week, The North Mississippi Narcotics Unit received a complaint of illegal drug activity. Acting on that information, Tupelo police stopped a car on South Gloster Street.
Bond set for accused trailer thief in Tupelo
On Friday, Tupelo police arrested Michael W. Gilmore of Pontotoc and charged him with grand larceny.
Tupelo hit-and-run: Police no longer looking for black Toyota Camry
Police said they were no longer looking for a black Toyota Camry with a Chickasaw County tag. The incident happened around 9 p.m. Saturday on Highway 45 near Eason Boulevard.
Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations
A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh’s bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court of tampering with a jury.
Possible connection between four shootings in Grenada
Officers found 36-year-old Charles Santez Coffey in the first incident. The three other victims in the investigation are in the following order: An adult female, a nine-year-old girl, and a 24-year-old male. All three survived.
Alert: Telephone scammers posing as Lowndes County officials
Scammers always seem to find ways to work around things, like caller ID. Recently, one has been targeting Lowndes County residents.
Amory police: Columbus man in custody for alleged fraud crime
A Columbus man was in custody for an alleged fraud crime. Jacob Gottschalk was charged with forgery for an incident that took place in Amory.
Lee County Coroner identifies pedestrian killed in Tupelo
A vehicle hit a pedestrian on Highway 45 in Tupelo, Saturday night and there was still no word on the driver. Tupelo officers said it happened around 9 p.m. near Eason Boulevard.
Starkville police: Fight escalates to gunfire on University Drive
What started as a fight in Starkville escalated to gunfire. Now, a Greenville man is charged with aggravated assault.
West Point Mayor speaks on recent shootings
The mayor said he wanted to lay out the facts of the investigation and put to rest any fear that may have resulted from the shootings