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Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Sex Offender Kenny Taylor

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Kenny Eugene Taylor, a registered sex offender who has failed to comply with registration requirements. Taylor is known to have ties to Jackson County, according to authorities.

Failure to register as a sex offender is a serious offense that can lead to additional criminal charges. The sheriff’s office emphasizes the importance of community cooperation in ensuring public safety and preventing further offenses.

Residents who have information about Taylor’s whereabouts are urged to contact Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app or calling TIPS. Rewards are available for information that leads to his arrest, but tips must be submitted through Crime Stoppers to qualify.

This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to monitor sex offenders and enforce registration laws. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."