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.
Crime
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.
Jurors hear day two of testimony in Noxubee County murder trial
Noxubee County jurors heard a second day of testimony in the murder trial of Henry Benamon.
Domestic dispute leads to weapons, drug charges for Saltillo man
The Lee County Sheriff's Office was called to County Road 395 near Saltillo by the victim in a domestic dispute.
Two people face charges for allegedly slashing tires in Oxford
On March 17, Oxford PD responded to a call reporting malicious mischief in the 100th block of Heritage Drive.
Testimony begins in Macon murder trial
Testimony began Tuesday in a murder trial in Macon. A jury was seated late Monday afternoon in the trial of Henry Benamon.
Winston County deputies make arrest in deadly February shooting
The Winston County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened in February.
Kosciusko man arrested for alleged actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Mississippi man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his alleged conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Pontotoc man charged with possession of counterfeit banknote
A Pontotoc man will be staying in the Lee County Jail while he waits for his day in court. Tupelo police arrested Shealyn Richmond Sunday.
Noxubee County murder trial underway
The trial is getting underway in Macon for a Kemper County man accused of killing a Noxubee County woman.
Federal fraud trial continues against J5 owners
Two Columbus businessmen accused of bilking the government out of Paycheck Protection Program money finally have their day in court.
Man wanted for failing to register as sex offender with DPS
40-year-old Kenneth Jones Jr. is a registered sex offender who has failed to register with the Department of Public Safety and has been non-compliant since November 18, 2023.
Prentiss County deputies warn residents about scam
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning residents there and in the surrounding area about a scam going around.
