Jackson State student dies after being shot Sunday night
A Jackson State University student died after being shot Sunday night around 10 p.m. Jaylen Burns was a leader on campus according to acting JSU President Elayne Hayes-Anthony.
Crime
Shooting incident leads to person hospitalized, Tupelo woman arrested
A shooting incident led to one person being taken to the hospital and a Tupelo woman being arrested. On October 4, Tupelo police arrived at Feemster Lake Road on a shots fired call.
Tupelo man arrested for allegedly using someone else's debit card
Back in 2021, a victim accidentally left their wallet at a business and Tupelo police said Demond Perkins used the victim's debit card.
Public help leads Lee County deputies to suspected change jar thief
Help from the public led Lee County deputies to a suspect accused of taking a jar of cash from a country store.
Lee County deputies arrest man for allegedly selling meth
Bond was set at $100,000 for a Lee County man accused of selling meth. Lee County deputies arrested 40-year-old Timothy Hallmark of the Auburn area of Lee County.
Traffic stop lands Mooreville man in jail facing drug charges
Lee County deputies pulled a vehicle over in the Mooreville area, and during that stop, deputies reportedly found the driver of the vehicle to be in possession of methamphetamine.
Tupelo police arrest man accused of exposing someone to disease
Tupelo police arrested a Pontotoc man accused of exposing someone to a dangerous disease. Tuesday, TPD officers served a warrant on Joshua McGaughy.
3 men go to Lowndes Co. Detention Center on alleged sex-related crimes
Three men were taken to the Lowndes County Detention Center for alleged sex-related crimes.
Clay Co. deputies continue search for person of interest in shooting case
Sheriff's deputies are still looking for 17-year-old Anthony Buchanan as a person of interest in a Clay County shooting.
Citizen tip lands Moss Point woman in Prentiss County Jail
A tip from a concerned citizen landed a Moss Point woman in the Prentiss County Jail. The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office got a call about a suspicious person on County Road 2110.
Clay Co. deputies name 17-year-old as person of interest in shooting case
A 16-year-old Clay County resident is in critical condition, the victim of a gunshot wound, and deputies are looking at another teen as a person of interest in the case.
Baldwyn man arrested for allegedly shooting at his wife
Prentiss County deputies were called to a report of shots fired at a home on Highway 370 West near Baldwyn.
Aberdeen man faces gun charge in connection to Starkville incident
An Aberdeen man is facing a gun charge in Starkville in connection with an incident at a fast-food restaurant.
Prentiss County deputies called to Booneville Hospital about assault victim
A Prentiss County man got a rude awakening Saturday morning, and now two Booneville residents face serious charges.
UPDATE: Oxford police reported escapee has been found
An escaped prisoner out of Oxford has been found. 25-year-old Jasper Jenkins ran from Circuit Court around 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Lee County traffic stop leads to 2 arrests on drug-related charges
A traffic stop ended in a trip to jail for two Lee County residents. Last Wednesday, Lee County deputies pulled over a vehicle for an equipment violation in the Skyline area.
Clay County deputies report drugs, firearm, child found in suspect's vehicle
The Clay County Sheriff's Office made a drug arrest, and investigators said the suspect had a child in the car.
Monroe County man faces charges for alleged shooting
A Monroe County man was accused of shooting into a home and using a stolen gun to do it. Monroe County deputies responded to a report of someone shooting into a home in the Hamilton area.
Pickens County traffic stop leads to arrest of Illinois man on drug charges
A detour through Pickens County ended up being anything but an Alabama Getaway for an Illinois man. Pickens County deputies were alerted to a truck hauling a trailer driving recklessly.
Columbus man faces charges in connection with August MSU bomb threat
A Columbus man is facing charges in connection with a bomb threat on the Mississippi State University campus in August.
Woman sustains injuries in Tupelo shooting; Investigation ongoing
A woman was hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday evening. Police arrived at South Feemster Lake Road shortly before 7 p.m. for a shooting.
Aberdeen police make arrest in shooting investigation
Aberdeen police made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Brandon Lenior was charged with aggravated assault.
Fatal Plantersville hit-and-run: Suspect connected to incident is in custody
A suspect connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash is in custody. Ricky McCray of Fulton was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.