Suspect in 2021 murder case foregoes trial, pleads guilty
The suspect in a 2021 murder case decided to forego a trial and pleaded guilty instead. Portia Manning's murder trial was expected to start today in Circuit Court in Oktibbeha County.
Crime
Calhoun County man pleads guilty to raping elderly woman
A Calhoun County man accused of raping an elderly woman will spend the next 25 years in prison.
Three teens killed, several injured in mass shooting in Indianola
Three 19-year-olds are dead and several others are injured after a mass shooting in Indianola, Mississippi.
Man wanted in Alcorn County for reportedly firing shots at someone
There is a multi-agency search for a man in Alcorn County and law enforcement wants to know if you have seen him.
Aberdeen teen arrested for reportedly fleeing Amory police
Amory police arrested 18-year-old Anthony Joaquinn Orr and charged him with felony fleeing and eluding in a motor vehicle.
Alabama man accused of killing five members of his family
According to investigators, a two-year-old, two six-year-olds, and a nine-year-old, along with 24-year-old Kelsey Kendrick were shot to death on the 1000 block of Greentree Drive in West Blocton, Alabama.
New tech helps Neshoba County deputies patrol county fair
The Neshoba County Sheriff's Office will have a new tool to keep an eye on crowds at the annual Neshoba County Fair this year.
Six teens convicted of setting fire to school in Mississippi Delta
Six teens were convicted of setting fire to a school in the Mississippi Delta. The fires happened in October 2023 at an abandoned school, near Drew.
West Point PD searches for two people wanted for trespassing
West Point police released surveillance video of two suspects. You can see them walk in front of this camera.
Tupelo police search for reported home invasion suspects
Tupelo police are investigating a Monday night burglary in the city, and they need your help locating the suspects.
Arrest made in Monroe County death investigation
Deputies have arrested 56-year-old Gregory James Hester. He was charged with tampering with evidence.
Vardaman police make child sex crime arrest
Vardaman police made a child sex crime arrest. Jerry Coleman was charged with molesting-touching a child for lustful purposes.
Former ICC employee accused of selling school property on eBay
A former Itawamba Community College employee was accused of selling the school's equipment on eBay. Timothy Lucius was charged with embezzlement.
Starkville police make arrest after reported robbery near bank
Starkville police made an arrest after a reported robbery near a bank. 27-year-old Kenji Taylor was charged with strong-arm robbery.
Clay County deputies make another arrest in UTV theft
22-year-old Diquavious Henderson was charged with one count of burglary, three counts of tampering with physical evidence, and two counts of taking a motor vehicle.
Tupelo police make arrest on child sex crime indictment
Tupelo police made an arrest on a child sex crime indictment. 55-year-old Frankie Clanton was wanted for two counts of sexual battery of a child under 14.
Woman faces drug charges in Lee County
A woman is facing charges after Lee County deputies reportedly uncovered a large amount of drugs.
Two women found dead shocks neighbors in Winston County
When officers arrived, it was the worst possible outcome. Authorities found the bodies of Linda Daniels and Chancie Ware.
Police make arrest in stolen UTV investigation in West Point
An update on the story of the stolen UTVs in West Point. Law enforcement found those UTVs and made an arrest.
Lee County deputies search for couple of theft suspects
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a couple of suspected battery thieves. Deputies took a report of a vehicle burglary at a business in the western part of the county.
Man suspected in homicide of mother, girlfriend in Winston County
A Starkville man is a suspect in the death of his mother and girlfriend in Winston County. Sheriff Mike Perkins said deputies were called to Zion Ridge Road on Thursday evening about the homicide.