Family members killed, suspected shooter found dead after Rankin County standoff
BRANDON, Mississippi — Two people were fatally shot Friday afternoon on family land in Rankin County, and a suspected gunman
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Family dispute leaves three dead in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — A family dispute over land escalated into a deadly shooting Friday, May 8, 2026, leaving three
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Suspect barricades inside Rankin County home after fatal shootings
A suspect barricaded himself inside a home in Rankin County after two people were shot and killed, authorities said Friday.
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Rankin County sheriff warns residents of scam using fake document
Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said in a Facebook post that it has been notified of a new scam being circulated
Read MoreStrong thunderstorm moves through southwestern Rankin, central Mississippi
A strong thunderstorm will impact southwestern Rankin, northwestern Simpson, south central Hinds and northeastern Copiah counties through 6:45 p.m. CDT,
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Rankin County warns of severe storms, opens safe room
Rankin County authorities warned residents of hail, heavy rain and the possibility of tornadoes later this afternoon and evening, and
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Rankin County Sheriff’s Office posts severe weather update
Rankin County Sheriff’s Office posted a severe weather update for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, alerting residents to potential hazardous conditions,
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Woman dies after house fire in Rankin County
A woman died Thursday morning after a house fire at 170 Bain Road in Puckett, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office
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Rankin County warns of scam claiming fraudulent Walmart purchases
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said scammers are contacting residents with a scheme that alleges victims have had fraudulent Walmart
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Rankin County Sheriff’s Office recognizes investigators for prosecuted cases
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department on Friday recognized Investigator Jimmy Rogers and Deputy Tony Shack for
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