Jackson Police boost patrols for Drive Sober Labor Day campaign
The Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post that it will join a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled
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Oxford first responders hold diaper drive Aug. 14
The Oxford Police Department and Oxford Fire Department will hold a diaper drive on Aug. 14 to support local families,
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Dangerous heat persists in Mississippi through early next week
A Facebook post said dangerous heat will stick around in Mississippi through early next week, with heat indices reaching as
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Judge orders Dearman to serve 15 years for fondling minor
TUPELO, Miss. — Aug. 13, 2026 — Joey Dale Dearman, 51, pleaded guilty to two counts of fondling a minor
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Forestry drives Mississippi economy
A Facebook post said forestry is a leading industry in our state and that Lumber Manufactory is capitalizing on one
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Mississippi Capitol Police chief discusses unit growth on podcast
Mississippi Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey appears on The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss his path to becoming chief, the
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Former Columbus councilman arrested on laundering, contract inducement charges
Former Columbus Ward 2 city councilman and vice mayor Joseph Mickens was arrested after a Lowndes County grand jury indicted
Read moreFacebook post urges people in area to stop for ID
A brief Facebook post advised anyone in the area who needs an identification card to “stop off,” the post said.
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Facebook page asks followers to wish Sheriff Jeremy ‘Bull’ McCoy happy birthday
A Facebook post said, “Facebook Facebook Facebook will you please help us wish our Sheriff Jeremy \”Bull\” McCoy a HAPPY
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Local officers meet Bern Cantonal Police, swap patches
A local law enforcement agency said in a Facebook post that it met yesterday with officers from Switzerland’s Bern Cantonal
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