Woman in Starkville faces charges in fraud investigation
Chandra Hairston was charged with three counts of false pretense, eight counts of credit card fraud, and one count of exploitation of a vulnerable person.
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Lafayette County deputy escapes injury after being shot at
Three people are facing charges. Investigators said the incident started after an alarm call at TGC Outdoors on Highway 7 North.
Man charged with capital murder after infant dies in Lafayette Co.
An infant boy is dead and now a man is in jail charged with capital murder. Lafayette County deputies arrested Matthew Brown on Thursday.
Man indicted in connection with Oktibbeha County shooting
Holmes County man was indicted in connection with an Oktibbeha County shooting. Mykel Sly faces aggravated assault and armed robbery charges.
Columbus store clerk arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minor
40-year-old Mitul Patel is facing misdemeanor charges of selling alcohol and nicotine products to a person under the age of 21.
Columbus drug dealer back in jail awaiting sentencing
A Columbus drug dealer is back in the Lowndes County Jail, at least until he finds out where he'll be serving his prison sentence.
Columbus man arrested for allegedly attacking his mother
A Columbus man accused of attacking his mother has been arrested in Alabama. Columbus police received a call of a stabbing victim at a home in the 1500 block of Third Avenue North.
Calhoun County deputies make child porn arrest
Inter-agency cooperation leads the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office to a child pornography suspect.
New dawn on horizon for Sunset Subdivision
The Sunset community in Oktibbeha County has seen more than its share of criminal activity, including a tragic murder just last week.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff plans to plead guilty
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree plans to plead guilty to at least one federal charge.
Man charged in connection with shooting now faces new charge
The man charged in connection with a Columbus shooting picks up a new charge. Kerry Smith is now charged with armed robbery.
Still no arrests made in Club Oasis shooting investigation
Witnesses and some victims of the Club Oasis shooting in West Point may be forced to testify. Nearly a month after the shooting, there have still been no arrests made.
Lowndes Co. deputies investigate two attempted armed robberies
Lowndes County deputies are investigating two attempted armed robberies by the same person that happened overnight.
Amory man faces charges for alleged drug possession near church
41-year-old Joshua Kelly was charged with grand larceny, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. That charge was enhanced due to the location of a church nearby.
Caledonia man faces charges for allegedly assaulting officer
A Caledonia man is in the Lowndes County Jail, accused of assaulting a Columbus police officer. Sunday night, a Columbus police officer attempted to pull over an Acura for driving without its lights on.
DA Scott Colom speaks out after victory in Macon murder case
16th Judicial District District Attorney Scott Colom is speaking out after yesterday's victory in a Macon murder case.
GT Crime Stoppers tip leads deputies to suspected copper thieves
The investigation began on March 12 when the sheriff's office got a report of someone cutting down a copper line from an AT&T telephone pole around Concord Road.
Oktibbeha County: Deadly shooting at Sunset Subdivision
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting. According to investigators, it happened Friday morning in the Sunset Subdivision west of Starkville.
Noxubee County jury finds Henry Benamon guilty of murder
A Noxubee County jury found Henry Benamon guilty of first-degree murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Macon resident, Lisa Brooks.
Saltillo man faces charge for drug possession
On Monday, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, with help from the Saltillo Police Department, served a search warrant at the home of Gregory Vincent Baker.
Houston police report increase in finding counterfeit money
Yesterday, it was Fulton and Itawamba County. Today, it's Houston and Chickasaw County reporting an increase in counterfeit money.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Sex offender pulls knife on deputies
A convicted sex offender wanted for failing to register has added some new charges to his rap sheet. Tips from the public helped Monroe County deputies find Kenneth Jones, Jr. Wednesday night.
Fulton police warn businesses about fake money going around
The Fulton Police Department is sending a warning to business owners in the area. Someone has been getting away with passing out fake money.