Woman turns herself in for alleged embezzlement in Oktibbeha Co.
A woman in Oktibbeha County turned herself in for stealing from her place of work. Kimberly Massey allegedly stole an undisclosed amount from EDC Doss Electric Company.
Crime
Shootings leave Bell Avenue residents unsettled
Over 30 shell casings discovered this weekend on Bell Avenue are evidence of the third shooting incident this year alone.
Bond set for man charged in Lowndes County shooting
36-year-old Michael David Dement was given a $50,000 bond in Lowndes County Justice Court.
Prentiss County couple charged in child abuse investigation
Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said Child Protection Services received a report of alleged child abuse.
Suspect in Corinth assault investigation turns himself in
Update: Dezmond Irons turned himself in.
J5 investigation: Edwards, Richardson found not guilty
That's the decision of a federal jury this evening in the case of two Columbus businessmen accused of bilking the government out of Paycheck Protection Program money.
Woman in Starkville faces charges in fraud investigation
Chandra Hairston was charged with three counts of false pretense, eight counts of credit card fraud, and one count of exploitation of a vulnerable person.
Lafayette County deputy escapes injury after being shot at
Three people are facing charges. Investigators said the incident started after an alarm call at TGC Outdoors on Highway 7 North.
Man charged with capital murder after infant dies in Lafayette Co.
An infant boy is dead and now a man is in jail charged with capital murder. Lafayette County deputies arrested Matthew Brown on Thursday.
Man indicted in connection with Oktibbeha County shooting
Holmes County man was indicted in connection with an Oktibbeha County shooting. Mykel Sly faces aggravated assault and armed robbery charges.
Columbus store clerk arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minor
40-year-old Mitul Patel is facing misdemeanor charges of selling alcohol and nicotine products to a person under the age of 21.
Columbus drug dealer back in jail awaiting sentencing
A Columbus drug dealer is back in the Lowndes County Jail, at least until he finds out where he'll be serving his prison sentence.
Columbus man arrested for allegedly attacking his mother
A Columbus man accused of attacking his mother has been arrested in Alabama. Columbus police received a call of a stabbing victim at a home in the 1500 block of Third Avenue North.
Calhoun County deputies make child porn arrest
Inter-agency cooperation leads the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office to a child pornography suspect.
New dawn on horizon for Sunset Subdivision
The Sunset community in Oktibbeha County has seen more than its share of criminal activity, including a tragic murder just last week.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff plans to plead guilty
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree plans to plead guilty to at least one federal charge.
Man charged in connection with shooting now faces new charge
The man charged in connection with a Columbus shooting picks up a new charge. Kerry Smith is now charged with armed robbery.
Still no arrests made in Club Oasis shooting investigation
Witnesses and some victims of the Club Oasis shooting in West Point may be forced to testify. Nearly a month after the shooting, there have still been no arrests made.
Lowndes Co. deputies investigate two attempted armed robberies
Lowndes County deputies are investigating two attempted armed robberies by the same person that happened overnight.
Amory man faces charges for alleged drug possession near church
41-year-old Joshua Kelly was charged with grand larceny, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. That charge was enhanced due to the location of a church nearby.