Officer, civilian injured after vehicle crashes into Pearl police car on I-20
A Pearl police officer and a civilian driver were injured following a crash on Wednesday night. Around 7:46 p.m., officers were conducting an accident investigation on I-20 East involving someone…
Police in Mississippi investigating ‘jackpotting’ at ATMs
Police in Mississippi are investigating "jackpotting" at ATMs. On Monday morning, the Tupelo Police Department responded to a reported ATM break-in at Community Bank on North Gloster Street. Upon arrival,…
Ocean Springs man faces up to 30 years in prison for producing child porn
An Ocean Springs man faces up to 30 years in prison for enticing a juvenile to produce child pornography. According to court documents, in January 2023, 30-year-old Eric Jason Fiorentino…
Grand opening date set for casino-based travel plaza in Louisville
A grand opening date has been scheduled for a new, casino-based travel center in Winston County. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians announced Wednesday that its Crystal Sky travel plaza…
Elderly man charged with murder in Oxford
An elderly man in Oxford has been charged with first-degree murder. According to the Oxford Police Department, officers responded Tuesday morning to a report of someone being shot in the…
Virginia murder suspect arrested in Mississippi after 20 months on the run
After nearly two years on the run, a murder suspect out of Virginia has been arrested in Mississippi. Akea Faison, 33, was taken into custody on Tuesday by U.S. Marshals…
Sheriff after historic church in Hatley burns: ‘Arson is suspected’
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information after a historic church in Hatley went up in flames. On Friday, Harmony Baptist Church on North Harmony Road caught fire around…
Razor-thin margin pushes Mississippi Court of Appeals race to runoff
After a week of counting votes, a runoff has been set in this cycle’s lone contested race for the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Though the Associated Press called the runoff…
Man arrested for shooting 5 people after being denied entry to Laurel party
A man is in the custody of law enforcement after allegedly shooting five people at a party in Laurel over the weekend. Police arrested Daniel Gomez, 34, after he reportedly…
Mississippi soul singer eliminated during knockout rounds of ‘The Voice’
The journey for Deon Jones on season 26 of The Voice came to an end on Monday night as the Mississippi soul singer was sent home during knockout rounds of…
Major drug bust in Newton County results in 11 arrests
A major drug must in Newton County has resulted in the arrests of 11 people, according to the local sheriff’s office. Following a 10-month investigation, law enforcement officers with the…
Red Cross giving blood donors ‘Friends’ socks in honor of show’s 30th anniversary
It’s been 30 years since Friends first aired, and to celebrate the iconic TV show while incentivizing people to donate blood, the American Red Cross is teaming up with Warner…
