Lowndes County man pleads guilty to touching 13-year-old
A Lowndes County man has pleaded guilty to a child sex crime. 35-year-old Jestin Ray was ordered to serve six years in prison for molestation.
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One person dies, another injured in Booneville shooting
Police Chief Michael Ramey said the gunfire started at about 6:45 Monday night at August Circle apartments.
Man wanted in connection with Columbus shooting turns himself in
Jerome Abrams is in the Lowndes County jail charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Columbus man pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Columbus man pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Johnathan Slaughter will now spend the next 15 years in prison.
Woman faces charges for allegedly helping someone evade police
An Alcorn County woman is in the Monroe County jail accused of helping someone evade law enforcement.
Fire damages house in Amory; Police make arrests
An Amory house fire led to damage and arrests. Orenthia Fair and Victoria Pargo were both charged with arson.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigates shooting
According to Sheriff Kevin Crooke, the incident happened on the edge of Monroe County near Smokies on 45 Alternate.
Two people face charges in Haven Acres shooting
Michael Owens, Jr. of Tupelo and Angela Sumrall of Amory both had their initial appearances in Tupelo Municipal Court on Monday.
Woman pleads guilty in Calhoun "Cold Case" homicide
The woman charged in a Calhoun County "Cold Case" homicide pleads guilty and is sent to prison. Glenda Armstrong pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Deputies serving warrant find more than they bargained for
A Mantachie man already facing drug possession charges winds up with a few more on his rap sheet.
Breakthrough cracks cold case 35 years later
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 55-year-old Glenda Armstrong of Bruce.
Columbus shooting suspect turns himself in
A second Columbus shooting suspect is in jail after turning himself in overnight. 18-year-old Donderion Fisher had been on the run following the Thursday afternoon shooting.
Man reportedly leaves apology note after burglarizing buildings
A man accused of breaking into storage buildings leaves an apology note but still goes to jail. 29-year-old Zachary Cox was charged with three counts of commercial burglary.
Child rescued after two-hour standoff in Starkville
33-year-old Tyrez Wade, of Hattiesburg, ran to a second-floor unit when officers arrived and barricaded the door with a four-year-old child inside.
Tupelo police say driver fled from traffic stop
Sunday, a Tupelo police officer pulled over a driver for reckless driving on South Gloster Street near Carnation Street.
Wanted Tupelo shooting suspect arrested in Columbus
The man wanted in connection with a Tupelo shooting was caught at a Columbus hotel. 41-year-old Michael Owens of Tupelo is facing several charges.
Multi-agency raid yields three drug arrests in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department SWAT Team, North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Alcohol Beverage Control executed a search warrant at a home on Dixie Creek Road.
Deputies reportedly find 10 dead dogs on man's property
A Lafayette County man was accused of abusing dogs after 10 K9s were found dead. 47-year-old Terry Pegues was charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty.
Booneville man charged with two sex crimes
A Booneville man is in the Prentiss County Jail, charged with two sex crimes. The investigation began in late June when Booneville police took a report of a sexual assault on a minor.
One person in custody, another wanted after shooting in Columbus
One person is in custody, and another is on the run after a shooting in Columbus. A description of the vehicle reportedly used in the shooting was given to law enforcement.
Ex-sheriff in Noxubee Co. gets one-day sentence for lying to FBI
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree will spend a day in prison for lying to the FBI. He was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.