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Lafayette County Manhunt Ends With Arson Arrest

A manhunt for a Lafayette County arson suspect ended Tuesday morning with the arrest of 27-year-old Alexander Kent of Oxford.

Lafayette County deputies arrested Alexander Everett Kent, 27, of Oxford after investigators say he set two separate fires Monday night

Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men Tuesday in connection with a burglary, vehicle break-in and arson, authorities said. Jonathan

Case involves two fires set at historic abandoned school building.

The fire took place on Easter Sunday, April 9, when first responders were called to a structure fire at 746 Gary Drive, Byram, just after 7 p.m.

Effective today, June 8, 2021, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers announces a reward of up to $7500 for the arrests of