West Point police arrest 2 Oktibbeha County men in connection to robbery
Demontavis Jones was charged with armed robbery and Dontae Gunn is facing an attempted armed robbery charge.
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Lowndes County deputies searching for 2 armed robbers
Lowndes County deputies are looking for two armed robbers. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the hold-up happened at State Line Fuel Center at about 3 a.m.
Prentiss County deputies make drug arrest during safety checkpoint
A weekend ride in Prentiss County landed a New Albany man in jail facing drug charges.
18-year-old and 2 juveniles arrested in connection to car burglary spree
Starkville police believed they had the culprits in over two dozen auto burglaries. Between Saturday night and Tuesday morning, Starkville police took 25 auto burglary and two stolen vehicle reports.
Louisville woman turns herself in after allegedly punching teacher
A Louisville woman was accused of punching a teacher in the eye. Brianna Shields was charged with simple assault on a teacher. That is a felony.
Macon police release name of man arrested in deadly shooting case
Macon police released the name of the man arrested and his charges in a deadly Macon shooting. 29-year-old Maxi Chandler was charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Timothy Herrington's trial date set for alleged murder of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing Jimmie "Jay" Lee, who went missing in July of last year.
Juvenile arrested in connection with series of Lee County car burglaries
Lee County deputies made an arrest in a string of burglaries in the northern part of the county. A juvenile is in custody in connection with a series of car burglaries early Thursday morning in the Eggville and Auburn communities.
39-year-old accused of assaulting elderly victim in West Point
West Point police made an arrest in a bizarre early morning break-in. 39-year-old Garrod Walker was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
False alarm: Lafayette County deputies clarify 'active shooter' call
Lafayette County deputies are putting to rest reports of an active shooter. Deputies were called to a home on County Road 518 on Sunday night about a possible active shooter.
Macon police release surveillance footage of Wednesday shooting
Macon police have released surveillance footage of a shooting during the middle of the day. The video showed the shooting that happened on Wednesday near the corner of Washington and Green Street.
Tupelo police arrest woman months after finding stab victim
Tupelo police arrested a woman months after finding a victim who was stabbed. On September 9, officers arrived at Triangle Street for an aggravated assault call.
Lowndes County Jail escape: Brooks back in custody
The man who escaped the Lowndes County jail is back in custody and a person has been arrested for allegedly helping him.
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.
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.