Longtime Lauderdale County circuit clerk Donna Jill Johnson dies
Donna Jill Johnson, a longtime Lauderdale County circuit clerk who served as a trusted source on election matters, has died,
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Pike County sheriff’s office supports Summit Mardi Gras parade
Pike County Sheriff’s Office officials said they supported the 2026 Summit Mardi Gras Parade to help ensure a safe, enjoyable
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Oxford police post message on Facebook
The Oxford MS Police Department posted a message on its official Facebook page, the department said. The post appeared as
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Pike County Sheriff releases weekly crime report
Pike County Sheriff’s Office released its weekly crime report covering Jan. 30 through Feb. 5, 2026, the department’s public relations
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29-year-old arrested after breaking into Planet Fitness, held on $300,000 bond
JPD Precinct 2 officers arrested 29-year-old Kervin Smith on Feb. 5 after he broke into the Planet Fitness on Robinson
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Horhn names RaShall Brackney as Jackson police chief
Mayor John Horhn announced Tuesday that he will appoint Dr. RaShall M. Brackney as the next chief of the Jackson
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Jackson detective offers safety tips at Tougaloo career fair
Detective Shivon Jordan of the Jackson Police Department covered safety tips with vendors at the Tougaloo Career Fair hosted by
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Sgt. Deon Taylor serves as JPD training coordinator
A Facebook reel titled “ComCHAT – JPD” introduced Sgt. Deon Taylor as the training coordinator at the JPD Training Academy,
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Judge sentences Reginald Denman to 20 years for oxycodone distribution
TUPELO, Miss. — Circuit Court Judge Kelly L. Mims on Feb. 6 sentenced Reginald Denman to 20 years in prison
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Meet Kristy Simmons, director of Mississippi medical examiner’s office
A Facebook reel posted recently introduces Kristy Simmons as director of the Medical Examiner’s Office in Mississippi, providing a brief
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