Man accused of applying for unemployment benefits while in prison
Kenjarell Thomas was indicted on 19 counts of identity theft, 20 counts of fraudulent representation to defraud the government, and 20 counts of wire fraud.
Crime
Grenada man arrested for allegedly exposing himself in public
36-year-old Octavious Brown is charged with two counts of misdemeanor indecent exposure and felony possession of meth charge.
Starkville police confirm investigation of school district employee
The Starkville Police Department confirms it is investigating a school district employee. In a statement, SPD said the reported incidents involved a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District employee.
Columbus man pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Columbus man will spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Tameron Ward pleaded guilty earlier this week.
Columbus murder trial ends in mistrial
A Columbus murder trial ended in a mistrial. Israel Buckhalter was indicted for second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling.
Baldwyn man faces charges in two counties
A Baldwyn man was making the rounds of area county jails. Jacob Wayne Mears has found himself in trouble in both Itawamba and Prentiss Counties.
Testimony begins in Columbus murder trial
Testimony began in a Columbus murder trial. The jury first heard from lawyers for opening arguments.
Man indicted for charges connected to 2020 shooting in Tupelo
A man wanted in connection to a 2020 shooting is in custody. 40-year-old Charles McPherson was indicted for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon.
Police arrest Baldwyn man wanted for child sex crime
A Baldwyn man wanted for a child sex crime was arrested. 22-year-old Rodney Shelley was indicted for one count of sexual battery of a child under 16.
Columbus police investigate burglaries at Littlewoods Mall
One store owner captured video of the suspected thieves on a security camera. There were three individuals with bags in their hands along with their ropes approaching stores in the plaza.
Jury selection begins in Columbus murder trial
Jury selection began in a Columbus murder trial. Israel Buckhalter was accused of shooting and killing his cousin, Desi Shepherd
Starkville man charged with child sex crime
A Starkville man was accused of a child sex crime. Recardo Brewster was charged with enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Two men face charges for allegedly assaulting people in Columbus
Two men accused of beating two victims were indicted. Brody Kizer and Robert Ivey are facing two aggravated assault charges.
THS student found with weapon on campus
Security protocols paid off at Tupelo High School. Someone reported to the administration at THS that a student had a weapon on campus.
Deadly crash in Columbus: Driver indicted for felony murder
The man involved in a deadly crash after running from state troopers was indicted for felony murder. Tristan Atkinson is also facing a felony fleeing charge.
Chickasaw County shooting leaves one person injured
Khiry Harris was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Bond set for West Point couple accused of killing their child
Bond was set for the West Point couple accused of killing their child. 24-year-old Donovan Jeffers and 25-year-old Quiyona Pederson were both given a $300,000 bond.
DA requests change in indictment for Oktibbeha Co. murder case
Christopher Perkins was charged with one count of murder and four counts of aggravated assault. A nine-year-old was shot in a vehicle in January of 2022.
Man arrested for allegedly breaking into home, robbing owner
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after reportedly breaking into a home and robbing the homeowner.
Ackerman police warn clerks to check all bills for possible fakes
It seems the people who are passing fake money have a new tactic. This is a picture of prop money being used in Ackerman.
Lowndes Co. deputies track down man accused of choking partner
31-year-old Corey Beard was charged with aggravated assault/domestic violence by strangulation.
Shannon man arrested for alleged purse snatching incident
27-year-old Quintel Montgomery was charged with robbery. This was the charge that was once known as strong-arm robbery, which means no weapon was used.
CPD sends message to parents with Operation T-B.O.N.E.
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they're turning up the heat on the crime in the city for everyone, parents included.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff pleads guilty
The former Sheriff of Noxubee County pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents about his relationship with an inmate in the Noxubee County jail.