Flowers trial could prove game-changing in other violent crime trials
A trial held this week in Columbus could prove to be a game-changer in how some violent crimes were prosecuted.
Crime
Clay Co. man faces charges in connection with domestic incident
A Clay County man is facing several charges in connection with a domestic incident. 42-year-old Harvey Young was charged with simple assault, aggravated assault, and robbery.
Cross-state pursuit: Search continues for driver, passenger arrested
Law enforcement continues to search for the driver who crossed state lines in a high-speed pursuit. However, the passenger did not get away.
Investigation: Alleged kidnapping leads to fatal shooting in Shannon
The case began when Lee County Sheriff's Deputies answered a 911 call from NMMC Tuesday afternoon about a kidnapping involving a teenage girl.
Tommy Lee Flowers, Jr. found guilty of all counts
Guilty of all counts was the verdict for a Lowndes County man standing trial for felony murder. Attorneys for Tommy Lee Flowers, Jr. presented his side of that case in a Lowndes County courtroom.
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal Chickasaw Co. house fire
The Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect after a body was found in a house fire. On December 23 of last year, the Okolona Fire Department arrived at a burning home on Highway 245.
Columbus murder trial: Testimony continues
Testimony continued in a Columbus felony murder trial. Prosecutors called the man who did the autopsy on Harvey Montrell Johnson Jr. at the state crime lab.
Months-long investigation leads to arrest in Oktibbeha County
A months-long investigation led to nearly a dozen criminal charges for a man in Oktibbeha County. For the last two months, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office has been investigating a series of thefts in the county.
Trial underway: Jury hears testimony in Columbus murder trial
The trial for a Columbus man accused of felony murder is now underway. A jury was seated in the trial of Tommy Lee Flowers, Jr.
Columbus police arrest man for allegedly stabbing his grandmother
A Columbus grandmother was attacked by her grandson, according to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry.
Neighborhood complaints lead to drug arrests in Monroe County
On February 15, Monroe County deputies went to a home on Guyton Road in the Bigbee Community, after receiving several complaints about possible drug use at and around that home.
Man threatening people on social media gets 41-month term
A Lauderdale County man will spend more than three years after threatening African American people in Oxford over social media.
Winston County deputies investigate deadly shooting
Sheriff Mike Perkins said the investigation started after a call from Choctaw Medical Center in Ackerman reported a gunshot victim.
Jury selection begins in Columbus murder trial
Tommy Lee Flowers Jr. was indicted for felony murder, direction of a youth to commit a felony, possession of a stolen firearm, and shooting into a dwelling.
MHP reportedly finds 1,200 lbs. of pot at traffic stop in Pontotoc Co.
Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol took over half a ton of pot off the streets. MHP pulled a van over for careless driving in Pontotoc County.
Tupelo man reportedly breaks into house, assaults people inside
A Tupelo man faces a burglary charge after reportedly breaking into a home and assaulting individuals who were there.
Domestic violence suspect reportedly returns to victim's house
Tupelo police took a report of domestic violence, and later that same day, they responded to a call of the suspect, Jarod Mason, being at the victim's home.
Law enforcement captures escaped Kemper County inmate
The man who escaped from a Kemper County jail is back in custody. Todd Riley was captured in Choctaw County, Alabama on Sunday night.
Oxford burglary suspect faces new charge
The suspect in an Oxford burglary has been arrested in a neighboring county, and he is also facing a new charge.
Inter-agency cooperation helps Oxford police nab alleged thieves
The investigation began in December when Oxford police were investigating the burglary of a storage unit off Anderson Road.
Oxford police send out warning about phone scammers
Oxford police were trying to nip a scam in the bud before it could take off. Oxford Municipal Court took a call from a resident who said they had gotten a call about having a warrant.
Lee County deputies reportedly find drugs after DUI arrest
Deputies taking a DUI suspect to jail got a surprise that ended with more charges for the driver. Recently, Lee County deputies assisted in a traffic stop in Verona.
Man receives 10-year prison sentence for Lowndes County burglary
A Lowndes County jury found Tommy Van Yates Jr. guilty of burglary. He was ordered to serve 10 years in prison. He was also given five years probation after his release.