Aberdeen man faces more charges after other alleged drug crimes
Johnnie Lee Drake was arrested at his home on February 6 and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
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Lafayette County sheriff warns about landscaping scam
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a landscaping scam moving into the county.
Burglary call leads to drug arrests in Carroll County
Carroll County deputies were called to a home in North Carrollton for a reported burglary. They quickly identified two suspects.
Clay County Sheriff's Office: Man wanted for aggravated assault
Deputies are looking for 42-year-old Matthew Kinsey. He's wanted for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of malicious mischief.
Lowndes County fugitive is in custody
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office had been looking for Quindarious Robertson, who was wanted on aggravated assault charges.
Macon police: Dog owner faces charges after dog attacks boy
A young boy in Macon was taken to a hospital in Jackson. Macon police said he was viciously attacked by a dog. The dog's owner is now in jail facing criminal charges.
Bond set for Oktibbeha County woman accused of arson
Cathy Blair was arrested on February 5 and charged with arson in connection with a fire at a home on 51 London Way near Starkville.
Columbus mayor, police chief comment on recent gun violence
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says he's taking a new approach to a problem he has quickly grown tired of.
Okolona man accused of sending messages to child in Tupelo
An Okolona man was accused of sending messages to a child in Tupelo. 30-year-old Octavious Stevens was charged with two counts of enticement of a child.
Man in Choctaw County faces 5 child sex crime charges
William Tennyson was charged with two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, two counts of sexual battery, and one count of statutory rape.
Oktibbeha County woman arrested, charged with arson
An Oktibbeha County woman was in custody after her home went up in flames. Cathy Blair was arrested and charged with arson.
Tupelo police arrest man for allegedly robbing store on S. Gloster
A man was in custody in Tupelo for allegedly walking into a business and stealing money out of the register.
Winston County deputies arrest man accused of assaulting relative
A man in Winston County was accused of breaking a relative's jaw and nose. Willie Warren was charged with aggravated assault.
Starkville man arrested on possession of child pornography charge
A Starkville man is in the Oktibbeha County Jail facing a child pornography charge. Early Monday morning, Starkville police arrested 35-year-old Zackary Tucker of Starkville.
Investigation: Gun found on West Point High School campus
According to the school district's Facebook page, police responded to a report of a weapon on campus Thursday. When officers got there, they found a gun in a student's backpack.
Disorderly conduct arrest made in incident at Columbus Walmart
No charges have been filed after a stabbing incident at the Columbus Walmart, but one person has been arrested on charges related to it.
Tupelo police: Man reportedly steals car after argument
Tupelo police said a holiday squabble led to a car theft, and now a Belden man is in jail. The incident dates back to late December 22 when Tupelo police were called to a home on Cedarwood Drive.
One hospitalized, one in custody after stabbing at Walmart
There were some tense moments for Thursday evening shoppers at the Columbus Walmart. Lowndes County 911 received multiple calls regarding a stabbing.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Booneville
Last Thursday afternoon, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit made a traffic stop on Park Street in Booneville.
Winona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling meth
48-year-old William Earl Murray pled guilty in federal court to one count of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Bond set for Baldwyn man accused of shooting fiancée
Xzaiver Hughes was charged with attempted murder and child endangerment in the shooting that happened at an apartment on Water Street in Baldwyn Tuesday morning.
Baldwyn shooting critically injures woman; Suspect in custody
Baldwyn police were investigating a shooting that has left a woman in critical condition. Officer Deundre Poole said police were called to an apartment on Water Street around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.