Noxubee County murder trial underway
The trial is getting underway in Macon for a Kemper County man accused of killing a Noxubee County woman.
Crime
Federal fraud trial continues against J5 owners
Two Columbus businessmen accused of bilking the government out of Paycheck Protection Program money finally have their day in court.
Man wanted for failing to register as sex offender with DPS
40-year-old Kenneth Jones Jr. is a registered sex offender who has failed to register with the Department of Public Safety and has been non-compliant since November 18, 2023.
Prentiss County deputies warn residents about scam
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning residents there and in the surrounding area about a scam going around.
Two teens charged with shooting into vehicle with people inside
Two teenagers were charged with shooting into a vehicle and there were people in the car at the time. The shooting happened in Winston County early in the morning on March 20.
Neshoba County woman pleads guilty to SNAP fraud
A woman from Neshoba County has to pay thousands in restitution for defrauding the state's SNAP benefits program.
Alcorn County woman charged in SNAP fraud case
An Alcorn County woman was charged in a SNAP fraud investigation for allegedly receiving thousands of dollars.
Columbus police arrest man for alleged stolen gun, drug charges
Columbus police arrested a man for an alleged stolen gun and drug charges after dozing off behind the wheel.
Chase in Columbus ends with two Tuscaloosa men behind bars
A police chase in Columbus placed two Tuscaloosa men behind bars who are facing charges in two states.
Oasis shooting: Hometown hero recovers from mass shooting
Law enforcement is still investigating the Oasis mass shooting, while the loved ones of the victims plead for an end to the violence.
Ex-cop in Bruce sentenced for having child sexual abuse materials
A former police officer and part-time volunteer firefighter in Bruce will spend the next 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Aberdeen woman faces charges for allegedly threatening witness
An Aberdeen woman is in the Monroe County Jail accused of threatening a witness in a criminal case.
Amory man arrested for allegedly stealing 4-wheeler, motorcycle
An Amory man is in the Monroe County Jail accused of shopping for new vehicles on somebody else's property.
Man wanted in Noxubee County turns himself in
The man wanted for a weekend shooting that injured a woman in Noxubee County is now behind bars.
UPDATE: Suspect in Columbus shooting behind bars
Columbus police have identified a suspect in a shooting earlier this month that left one man seriously injured. An arrest warrant has been issued for Kerry Smith.
Columbus police investigate shooting inside nightclub
Chief Joseph Daughtry said officers were called to Club Ada, in the 2000 block of 13th Avenue North, early Sunday morning.
Tupelo man awaits trial after being arrested for 2023 robbery
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Caledonia woman faces charge after allegedly hitting man with car
Caledonia woman was accused of hitting a man with her car at a Columbus motel. 23-year-old Macy Barnes was charged with aggravated assault.
Two Columbus men face drug charges in Clay County
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.