Pike County Sheriff’s Office issues crime report for Feb. 20-26, 2026
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office on Friday released a weekly crime report covering Feb. 20-26, 2026, the department’s Public Relations
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Investigators arrest absconded sex offender in Rankin County
Investigators with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested an absconded sex offender in Rankin County, Mississippi, the agency
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Rankin County honors detention officers with lifesaving awards
Sheriff Bryan Bailey and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department on Facebook recognized three detention officers for lifesaving actions after an
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Panola County investigates double homicide after bodies found in vehicle
PANOLA COUNTY, Mississippi — The Panola County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide after deputies found two people dead
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Oxford nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Small College Town award
Oxford has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Small College Town category, Visit
Read MoreMEMA says FEMA still reviewing Individual Assistance declaration
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said FEMA is still reviewing the state’s request for an Individual Assistance declaration and urged
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Police arrest registered sex offender in Rankin County after absconding
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — Police arrested a registered sex offender Friday after investigators determined he was living at an unreported
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Newton man faces weapons, traffic charges after late-night stop
NEWTON — A traffic stop for a noise ordinance violation late Friday night led to multiple charges against a Newton
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Mississippi issues Silver Alert for missing Jackson man
JACKSON, Mississippi — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Jackson man believed to
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Facebook post praises Mississippi teachers, parents and students
A Facebook reel posted this week praised the efforts of Mississippi’s teachers, parents and students, saying, “Proud of what Mississippi’s
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