Former Columbus High choir director sentenced for sex crimes
The defendant was fired from the Columbus Municipal School District. The student's mother filed the original report.
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Child porn charge slated for Columbus resident
Law enforcement say suspicious online activity led to the investigation.
Former Columbus choir director found guilty of child sex crime
The suspect was fired from the Columbus Municipal School District. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday morning.
Alleged Carl Hogan car burglar caught on cam, arrested
The suspect is accused of breaking into a car at Carl Hogan Chevrolet's Repair Center last Friday.
Stabbing arrest made in Columbus
The suspect is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Weapon. Bond is set at $20,000.
Victim stabbed on the way to church, suspect sentenced to 15 years
The suspect was on parole at the time of the stabbing. The victim had minor injuries.
Federal charges set for man accused of shooting near Eupora High School
According to a criminal complaint, eye witnesses saw the suspect riding a red dirt-bike, when he fired six shots.
Deputies search for man accused of stealing school bus & truck
If you have any information, you're asked to call local law enforcement.
Stolen firearm suspect arrested after shining flashlight into cars, homes
After catching up with the subject, police found he had a stolen firearm from Panola County.
Venezualans picked up in Lowndes Co. with skimmers, illegal credit cards
Troopers talking to the occupants of the car became suspicious when the driver gave varying accounts of where they were going and where they had been.
Lowndes County man to face trial for child sex charges
The suspect was recently indicted by a Lowndes County Grand Jury and booked into jail. A trial date has not been set.
Tool time to jail time, Lee County home repair fraud suspect arrested
The suspect was arrested at his Lee County home. He's facing three counts of home repair fraud and up to $15,000 in fines.
Police searching for Mall at Barnes Crossing armed robbery suspect
The robbery happened this weekend at the Journeys Store. Despite the brandished gun, nobody was injured during the incident.
Elderly mother beaten, suspect sentenced to 5 years
Lowndes County deputies were called to a home on Jess Lyons Road in July of last year. Investigators say the woman had to get stitches but recovered.
Corinth Police find body on front porch, sent to crime lab for autopsy
Officers discovered him around 8:30 this morning at his home on Liddon Lake Road.
Booneville man arrested following alleged shooting tantrum
At the time of the incident, the suspect was out on bond for Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault charges from 2017.
Suspected Winston County lawn mower burglar caught
There was another theft in the area that same night. Other charges are possible in Winston and surrounding counties.
Former Kossuth Coach to face Federal indictment
Wilbanks' faces a minimum 15 year term if he is convicted but could get a life sentence under federal sentencing guidelines.
Shooting lands one man in the hospital, another in jail
Sheriff Cantrell says anywhere from 18 to 20 shots were fired and that a vehicle outside was damaged in the crossfire.
Tupelo man wanted for Monroe County home repair fraud
If you know where Andrew Brainard is, call the Monroe County Sheriff's Department.
Aberdeen "homicide" debunked, shooting investigation continues
Assistant Chief Shumpter wants the community to know the rumor about two dead bodies being found inside the room is false.
Drag car stolen, police still hunting for suspect
It's believed a 4-door, dark colored truck pulled off with the rig. If you know anything, please call Northeast Mississippi Crime Stoppers.
Marion County jail escapee caught after brief time on the run
Thomas Green escaped from the Marion County jail just before 1 am. He was in jail for a first degree Rape charge.
Inmate escapes Hamilton prison wearing only boxers
The inmate was serving a life sentence for a 1994 burglary and assault conviction in Mobile County.
Jury selection for child exploitation trial begins
The defendant is accused of sending sexually explicit texts to a Columbus High School student. The student's mother reportedly filed the original report.