Macon shooting leaves multiple gunshot holes in cars, residences
A shooting in Macon left multiple gunshot holes in cars and residences. The incident happened Wednesday, November 1 around 4 p.m. near the corner of Washington and Green streets.
Crime
Carroll County roadblock leads to drug, firearm possession arrest
There were no treats for a Greenwood man at a Halloween roadblock in Carroll County. A highway patrolman noted a suspicious-looking VIN plate on a vehicle at a safety checkpoint on Highway 7 near Avalon.
Eggville area car break-ins: Lee County deputies call for public assistance
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is looking for some busy car burglars in the northern part of the county, and they need your help.
Lowndes County Sheriff says inmate's escape was no coincidence
Terry Lashaun Brooks and Phillip Shane House decided to try their luck on the outside with the help of Steven Douglas Jennings.
LCSO: Two people now charged in connection to inmate escape incident
Two people have now been charged with last night’s escape. 53-year-old Steven Douglas Jennings is charged with Conspiracy to commit a crime – felony and 36-year Phillip Shane House is charged with escape.
Long-time Columbus businessman dies after car accident
A long-time Columbus businessman died after a car accident. 86-year-old Ken Canida was in a crash on October 23.
Clay County assault: Woman injured, man faces charges
An argument led to a woman being injured in Clay County. 60-year-old Todd Sanders was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.
Alert: Inmate escapes Lowndes County Adult Detention Center
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Department is on the hunt for an escaped inmate and they need your help.
Deputies launch search for escaped Lowndes County inmate
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is investigating an escapee at the adult detention center. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the jail was on lockdown.
Globe Fountain vandalism: Two teens arrested, charged with felony
19-year-old Abigail Fuqua of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and 18-year-old Madison Brown of Davidson, North Carolina were arrested and charged with felony malicious mischief.
Manslaughter conviction: Monroe County man sentenced to 20 years
A Monroe County man will spend the next 20 years in prison for killing a man who had been reported missing.
Traffic stop in Webster County leads to drug arrest
A traffic stop ends in a ride to jail for a woman in Webster County. On Friday, Webster County deputies pulled Floy Carpenter over for a traffic stop.
Suspicious vehicle report leads Prentiss County deputies to drug arrest
Just after 1 a.m. Friday, the Sheriff's Office was called to County Road 8021 after a resident reported a suspicious vehicle in the area.
Tupelo police seek public's aid in identifying shoplifting suspects
Tupelo investigators are asking for help identifying possible shoplifting suspects. The felony happened in the North Gloster Street and Barnes Crossing Road area on October 23.
Man accused of murder faces domestic violence charge in Lowndes Co.
A man facing murder and attempted murder charges in Oktibbeha County now faces a domestic violence charge in Lowndes County.
West Point police: Vamario Fitzgerald Baskin wanted for child sex crime
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help to find a suspect in a child sex crime. Vamario Fitzgerald Baskin is wanted on a charge of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Help needed: Monroe County Sheriff's Office seeks identity of man in photo
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a man they think stole and sunk a truck.
Kenny Paul Geno faces 3rd indictment of federal child sex crime charge
A former Booneville basketball coach is facing a third federal child sex crime charge. He's scheduled to have a hearing on the new allegation.
Oxford man faces several charges of credit card fraud, false pretense
An Oxford man was handed 15 charges for his alleged connection to a rental unit. On July 31, Oxford police received reports of suspected fraudulent charges.
Tupelo police arrest man after finding victim with stab wounds
Tupelo police arrested a man after finding a victim had been stabbed. Officers arrived at Carnation Street where a victim had suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso and head.
Captured: Man faces charges in Webster, Grenada counties
William Oakman is facing grand larceny, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charges in Webster County.
Macon teen faces charges in Clay County after deputies recover gun
A teenager from Macon is facing charges in Clay County after deputies broke up a fight and recovered a gun. It happened Saturday night at Love's Truck Stop.
Tupelo police issue scam alert: Beware of impersonation calls
An old scam is making the rounds again, and Tupelo police want you to know about it. Someone has been calling Tupelo and Lee County residents claiming to be with the Tupelo Police Department.
Caught on camera: Vandalism to Oxford's Globe Fountain at Pocket Park
Social media helps Oxford police identify the suspects accused of vandalizing the city's newest park. Around 1 a.m., two young women reportedly vandalized the Globe Fountain at Pocket Park next to Oxford City Hall.
Amory shooting suspect awaits first court appearance
The suspect arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a motel in Amory is still awaiting his first court appearance.