Sheriff urges residents to use Crime Stoppers to fight crime
JACKSON — Hinds County Sheriff Tyree D. Jones urged residents to report criminal activity through Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers, saying
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Man fatally shot during domestic disturbance on Lake Glen Drive
A 35-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday during a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on the 600 block
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State fire officials host virtual town hall, announce major funding
JACKSON — Mississippi fire service leaders and personnel are invited to a statewide virtual town hall Monday, Feb. 23, that
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Mississippi first lady posts birthday tribute to daughter
Mississippi first lady Elee Reeves posted a birthday message on Facebook honoring her daughter Emma, who turned 19. Reeves wrote
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Police arrest two Vicksburg homicide suspects in Indiana
VICKSBURG, Miss. — The Vicksburg Police Department said on Feb. 22, 2026, that two suspects wanted in connection with a
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Jackson police investigate Lake Glen Drive homicide
The Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers responded this morning to a residence in the 600
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Deputy Chief, Lt. brief media on city’s ninth homicide
Deputy Chief Marco Johnson and Lt. Dejon Arterberry spoke to reporters this morning about the city’s ninth homicide, which occurred
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Starkville motorcycle officer injured in collision during funeral escort
STARKVILLE, Miss. — A Starkville Police Department motorcycle officer was seriously injured in a traffic collision while assisting a funeral
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Southaven police seek 16-year-old Zariah Jones after she goes missing
Southaven police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Zariah Jones, who was reported missing Saturday morning, Feb. 21,
Read MoreMEMA praises private partners for winter storm response
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency praised private partners for extraordinary support during the recent winter storm, saying volunteer organizations, businesses
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