Booneville man charged with two sex crimes
A Booneville man is in the Prentiss County Jail, charged with two sex crimes. The investigation began in late June when Booneville police took a report of a sexual assault on a minor.
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One person in custody, another wanted after shooting in Columbus
One person is in custody, and another is on the run after a shooting in Columbus. A description of the vehicle reportedly used in the shooting was given to law enforcement.
Ex-sheriff in Noxubee Co. gets one-day sentence for lying to FBI
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree will spend a day in prison for lying to the FBI. He was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.
Starkville police say standoff lasts over two hours, child rescued
Starkville police said a suspect barricaded himself and a child in an apartment at Brookville Garden. SWAT team members negotiated with the suspect for over two hours before entering the apartment.
Woman accused of enticing child to meet adult for sexual activity
A Prentiss County woman was accused of allowing the sexual abuse of a child and enticing them to meet an adult for sexual activity.
Trip to Pickens Co. ends in burglary charges for two Jackson men
A trip to Pickens County didn't end well for two Jackson men. Monday, Pickens County deputies were called to a home on County Road 30 about a burglary.
Woman sentenced to 40 years for aggravated DUI
It was nearly two years ago when Brittany Norris hit another car head-on while driving on Mississippi Highway 365.
Suspect wanted in shooting that injured one person in Tupelo
Tupelo police are looking for the person they say shot another man earlier today. It happened just before noon at a house in the 3000 block of Beasley Drive.
Tupelo police make arrest in deadly stabbing investigation
A Eupora man is in the Lee County Jail facing charges in a Tupelo homicide. Tupelo police, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force, arrested Stephen LaVarr McComb.
Fire at abandoned house in Columbus under investigation as arson
Columbus Fire and Rescue is investigating an arson fire at an abandoned house. The blaze happened about 3 a.m. Monday at 723 16th Street North.
Persons of interest wanted after shooting in Aberdeen
Aberdeen police are searching for two people of interest after a shooting injured one person. Police Chief Quinell Shumpert said the gunfire started about 4:15 Sunday afternoon.
Man accused of sending sexually explicit videos to child
25-year-old Trevyon Thomas was charged with enticement of a child to produce a visual depiction of sexual conduct.
Woman shot after allegedly trying to steal gun in Columbus
A Columbus woman was shot while allegedly trying to steal a gun. 19-year-old Aajha Denman was charged with strong armed robbery.
Suspects caught in Ackerman with help from community
Thursday afternoon, Kentrell Dotson and a female accomplice reportedly took an AR-15-style rifle from the Guns & Roses Pawn Shop in Ackerman.
Man wanted on felony charge in West Point
They gave him a chance to turn himself in, and he did not. Now, West Point Police are asking for your help to find him.
Two Alabama men plead guilty to sexually abusing children
24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin said Timothy Lee Ferguson of Reform and Torey Scott Thompson of Gordo entered guilty pleas in separate, unrelated cases involving children.
Man facing first-degree murder charge in Tupelo denied bond
22-year-old Makaiyah Woods was denied bond and remains in jail. He's facing a first-degree murder charge.
Police: Two people walk out of Ackerman pawn shop with AR-15
Police in Ackerman said two people walked into a pawn shop and walked out with an assault rifle.
Man accused of spying on woman in restroom at Love's Truck Stop
Some unwanted attention landed a Lowndes County man in jail. Around 7 a.m. Wednesday, Columbus police responded to a Peeping Tom call at Love's Truck Stop.
Area law enforcement attend seminar on fighting illegal drug market
The illegal drug market is always changing, and sometimes law enforcement has a hard time keeping up.
Victim's report lands husband in jail on domestic violence charges
A Baldwyn man is in the Prentiss County Jail accused of choking a woman and holding her against her will.
Prentiss County deputies make child sex crime arrest
49-year-old Joey Dearman was charged with three counts of molesting and one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Monroe County man indicted on 16 counts of human trafficking
68-year-old Steven Colburn was indicted by a Monroe County Grand Jury on human trafficking charges.
Tupelo police make arrest in deadly shooting investigation
An arrest has been made in connection to a deadly shooting in Tupelo Monday evening. Tupelo police and the US Marshals Service Task Force arrested 22-year-old Makaiyah Tavion Woods.