Death in custody: Former NFL player's family files lawsuit
The family of a former NFL player who died in the custody of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Crime
Deadly bicycle collision on Hwy 82 leads to arrest of Sulligent man
Columbus police arrested a west Alabama man in connection with a deadly crash. 44-year-old Bobby Wayne Higgins, of Sulligent, was charged with aggravated DUI.
Fentanyl overdoses lead to 2 arrests in Amory
30-year-old Travarus West and 20-year-old Dequavion Clifton were both charged in the 10-month-long investigation.
Monroe County shooting suspect charged with murder
The suspect in a Monroe County shooting has been charged with murder, even though he remains in the hospital.
Lydia Flowers, 13, charged in mother's death in Oktibbeha County
Lydia Flowers was charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and accessory after the fact to attempted murder.
Lafayette County deputies make child sex crime arrest
Lafayette County deputies made a child sex crime arrest. 36-year-old Kevin Reick was charged with attempted sexual battery and molesting.
Stolen check cashing scheme leads to 5 burglary arrests
The investigation started back in November when Lafayette County deputies were called to First National Bank because two people were allegedly attempting to cash a stolen check.
23-year-old man charged in shooting death of Lou Anda Jones
23-year-old Nathaniel Davis of West Point was charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and accessory after the fact to attempted murder.
Bond set for Tupelo man accused of domestic violence
Bond was set at $50,000 for a Tupelo man accused of domestic violence. On Sunday, police were called to Walker Street for a report of domestic violence.
Clay County woman charged with animal cruelty
A Clay County woman was accused of killing a dog. 42-year-old Tabitha Hines was charged with animal cruelty.
Monroe Co. coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
Coroner Alan Gurley confirmed it was 22-year-old Shaqwan Cribbs. He reportedly lived in an apartment complex near the scene of the shooting.
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.
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.