Columbus man accused of stabbing, killing girlfriend pleads guilty
A Columbus man accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend pleaded guilty. Christopher Wicks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Noxubee County Circuit Court.
Crime
Lafayette County man charged with DUI, simple assault on officer
While patrolling near the Teckville Boat Ramp in Harmontown, a Lafayette County Sheriff's Deputy was alerted to multiple complaints of an ATV or UTV driving recklessly in the area.
Investigators identify body found on Highway 45 Alternate in Clay County
The investigation into a Clay County homicide continues as deputies are able to identify the victim.
West Alabama law enforcement investigate deadly shooting
Pickens County Coroner Chad Harless said 30-year-old Kenny Ray Brown Jr. of Aliceville died after the shooting.
Body found in Clay County near Highway 45 alternate
A man was found dead on the side of Highway 45 Alternate Sunday afternoon in Clay County. Sheriff Eddie Scott said deputies were investigating the death as a homicide.
Lowndes County store owner faces charges for alleged sale of ZAZA
40-year-old Mitul Patel was charged with the sale and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute.
2 of 4 men charged in connection to Tupelo triple homicide take plea deals
Two of four men charged with capital murder in connection with a triple homicide in Tupelo in the summer of 2021 have taken plea deals.
Victim of Monday morning shooting in Brooksville dies
The man shot earlier this week in Brooksville has died. 30-year-old Glenn Omar Dooley was shot in the head while walking down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive early Monday morning.
Stolen car found burned, shot up in Noxubee County
A stolen car was found burned in Noxubee County. This 2019 Kia Optima was found on Honey Lake Road. As officers looked over the vehicle, they found bullet holes in the car.
Lee County deputies make arrest after break-in at Agri Farm and Ranch
Lee County deputies made a quick arrest in a break-in. 21-year-old Shuntravious Shannon was charged with burglary of a commercial building.
Lee County deputies make arrest after stabbing in church parking lot
Lee County deputies made an arrest after a stabbing in a church parking lot. 27-year-old Tony Parker was charged with aggravated assault.
Starkville man receives 5 years for possessing firearm as convicted felon
A Starkville man received a five-year sentence for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Antonio Hill, the previously convicted felon, will also have a three-year term of supervised release following his sentence.
Grand jury indicts 73-year-old man on child sex crime charges
A Lowndes County man was indicted for two child sex crimes. 73-year-old Billy Joe Kemp was charged with two counts of sexual battery.
Law enforcement launches search after drive-by shooting in Brooksville
Brooksville police are looking for the shooter who injured a man and damaged homes in a drive-by shooting Monday morning.
Okolona man arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence
An Okolona man was arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence. Tupelo police arrived at Lockridge Street for a domestic violence charge.
Inmate in Lee County Jail faces new charges for alleged burglary
A man already in jail is a suspect in a separate crime and now faces more charges. On July 10, someone contacted Tupelo police about their purse missing inside their vehicle.
Noxubee County man pleads guilty to ramming his vehicle into patrol car
A Noxubee County man pleaded guilty to ramming his vehicle into a patrol car. Donald Dooley pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Operation Saturation: Clay County crackdown yields 15 arrests
The Clay County Sheriff's Office, along with the West Point Police Department, the Highway Patrol, and the State's Violent Crimes Task Force mounted Operation Saturation in Clay County.
Attala County man faces kidnapping charge in Lee County
An Attala County man is facing a kidnapping charge in Lee County. 23-year-old Preston Dean was also charged with aggravated domestic violence and burglary.
Columbus man arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks
A Columbus man was arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars and drugs.
Repo man incident: Noxubee County man pleads guilty, receives probation
A Noxubee County man escaped jail time after pleading guilty to running over a repo man. Ladarius Tompkins was indicted for aggravated assault and that's the charge he pleaded guilty to.
Macon duo faces charges for alleged burglary in Noxubee County
Two people from Macon were accused of taking items across Noxubee County. Eric Seideman and Alecia Childress were both charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand larceny.
Former Alcorn County schools superintendent pleads guilty
A former Alcorn County Schools superintendent pleaded guilty to falsifying records. Bill Brand was indicted and arrested for false representations to defraud the government in August 2021.
Oxford police make arrest in stolen car investigation
Officers were called to a report of a stolen car at a business in the 1300 block of University Avenue in Oxford on September 6.