Burglars hit three different small businesses in Columbus
Over the weekend, several small businesses within a few blocks of each other on the city's north side were burglarized.
Crime
Lafayette County deputies make rape arrest
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office isn't releasing much information on the case at this time but did say that the case began after a sexual assault was reported on May 29 by Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford.
Woman accused of taking flowers from graves in Monroe County
The woman accused of taking flowers from graves in Monroe County is now in jail. 50-year-old Becky Reeves was charged with two counts of petit larceny.
Macon police released photos of fatal shooting victim's vehicle
New images were released in a deadly Macon shooting. Macon police released these pictures of the car Demetris Harris Jr. was in when he was shot.
Columbus man convicted of killing teenager loses court appeal
The Columbus man convicted of killing a teenager lost a court appeal. Curtis Lathan was found guilty of second-degree murder in August 2022.
Macon police continue search for suspects in deadly shooting
Macon police found more than 30 shell casings at the scene of a deadly shooting. The search for the killers continues.
Shooting death under investigation in Pickens County
A shooting death remains under investigation in Pickens County. Right now, investigators are not commenting about the shooting or have not returned our calls.
Clay County man arrested for allegedly shooting into dwelling
A Clay County man is in jail after a Tuesday shooting. 43-year-old Wayco Campbell was charged with shooting into a dwelling.
One arrested, another wanted in connection to Columbus shooting
Columbus police made one arrest and are searching for a second accused gunman in an April shooting. Malachi Clay is wanted for two counts of aggravated assault.
Former Amory High teacher sentenced to 192 years in prison
A former Amory High School teacher will likely spend the rest of his life in federal prison. In December, Toshemie Wilson was convicted on eight counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Caledonia man indicted in stabbing investigation
A Caledonia man was indicted in a stabbing investigation. 30-year-old Cole Umfress was charged with aggravated assault.
Man arrested for allegedly shooting at family members
42-year-old Kelvin Nicholson was charged with aggravated assault-domestic violence and aggravated assault.
Sex offender captured: Elonzo Latham gets 30 years in prison
He was arrested on May 28. The man found guilty of having sex with a child finds out how long he will go to prison.
Columbus crime: Memorial Day weekend mayhem
A homicide in Columbus kicked off Memorial Day weekend Thursday. A string of crimes followed. From that homicide to shootings and burglaries, Columbus got a glimpse of it all.
Tupelo police make shooting arrest
Shamarious Gardner, 23, of Okolona was charged with two counts of shooting into a dwelling and one count of aggravated assault.
Columbus man on the run after child sex crime conviction captured
The man found guilty of a child sex crime and who has been on the run for a week is in custody. Elonzo Latham was arrested Tuesday morning in south Columbus.
Louisville police investigate weekend shooting
Louisville police continue to investigate a weekend shooting. Police Chief Sean Holdiness said one person was injured by gunfire.
Houston police search for three car burglars
Houston police are looking for three car burglars. This is a surveillance video taken early Friday morning at a home in Houston.