Update on Weir's Interim Mayor after being arrested in Choctaw Co.
Weir's Interim Mayor is out on bond after a second arrest in Choctaw County on Tuesday, June 2.
Crime
Two people arrested on child abuse charges in Monroe County
Two arrests were made in a child abuse case in Monroe County.
MDP investigates DMV scam going on in Mississippi
Across Mississippi, residents have been receiving texts telling them that must pay a ticket or a fine or their license will be revoked or their vehicle could be repossessed.
Interim Mayor of Weir Arrested on Felony Charge
The interim mayor of Weir, who also serves as an alderman, is facing a felony charge in connection to a multi-county investigation.
Man charged with 1st-degree arson in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a man charged with Arson-1st Degree.
Two men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking in Oxford
Two Columbus men have been sentenced to Federal prison time for drug trafficking.
Man arrested for child sex crime charges in Caledonia
A Caledonia man is in the Lowndes County Jail on child sex charges.
Man indicted for alleged illegal re-entry/child sex crime in Ecru
A Mexican Citizen is indicted by a federal grand jury in Oxford for alleged illegal re-entry into the United States after being charged with a state child sex crime.
West Point man arrested after a pursuit in Lowndes County
A West Point man has been arrested in Lowndes County after a brief pursuit.
Shots fired at a local barbershop in Brooksville
Shots were fired at a barbershop in Brooksville on Thursday evening, May 29.
West Point Police look for suspect involved in various car burglaries
West Point Police have identified a suspect in a string of Memorial Day Weekend car burglaries, and now they're asking for your help to find him.
Man arrested for kidnapping in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after police say he tried to take a child.
Man accused of sexual battery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been accused of child sex crimes against a minor.
Teen faces multiple charges of child porn in Oxford
An Oxford teenager is facing multiple charges of Child Pornography.
Bond denied for man accused of robbery in Tupelo
Bond has been denied for a Shannon man accused of a mid-April armed robbery in Tupelo.
Tupelo police arrest a man in connection with shooting in April
Tupelo Police made another arrest in connection with an April shooting.
Columbus suspect wanted after shooting leaves man injured
One man is injured in a shooting. Now, Columbus police are looking for a gunman.
One man dead and another in jail after a shooting in Grenada Co.
A Memorial Day shooting in Grenada leaves one man dead and another in jail.
Lowndes County man arrested for punching an officer in the face
A Lowndes County man has been accused of punching a Columbus police officer in the face.
Philadelphia man arrested on multiple charges
A man is behind bars in Philadelphia facing three different charges.