Appeals court reverses conviction of former Jackson police officer accused of beating man to death
The state's appeals court has reversed the conviction of a former Jackson police officer accused of extreme actions that caused a 62-year-old man to die. In August 2022, Anthony Fox…
Anonymous complaint leads to major drug bust in Tupelo
An anonymous complaint led to a major drug bust in Tupelo. The North Mississippi Narcotics unit received a complaint last Wednesday of illegal drug activity, which prompted officers with the…
Flowood businessman, author sentenced to 20 years for severely beating wife
A Rankin County businessman who pled guilty last year to beating his wife has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with three years suspended. Jason Todd Mardis, 54, was…
Gov. Reeves signs legislation bringing $10B investment from Amazon Web Services into Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation on Tuesday that opens the door for Amazon Web Services to locate in Mississippi. The $10 billion investment will include two hyperscale data centers in…
2 suspects arrested after leaving infant behind dumpster at Byhalia mobile home park
The identities of two suspects taken into custody after a newborn was found behind a set of dumpsters at a mobile home park in Byhalia last week have been released.…
Jackson man arrested for recklessly driving, killing pedestrian in Byram
A Jackson man has been taken into custody after a reckless driving incident left an innocent pedestrian dead. Byram police report that the incident took place Monday night on Siwell…
Two people killed in overnight shooting in Brandon
Two people are reported to be deceased following an overnight shooting in central Mississippi. According to the Brandon Police Department, the gunfire rang out around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in…
Police: 4 injured following shootout in Grenada
At least four people have been injured following a shootout in Grenada on Monday night, according to Grenada Police Chief George Douglas. Law enforcement reports that the first shootout began…
Hotel that Elvis used as vacation spot, Capone as hideaway nearing completion
The reconstruction of the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort in Ocean Springs is nearly complete, making the historic area one step closer to reaching its former glory. First opened nearly…
Foster parents arrested after 11-month-old found dead in bathtub
Two Gautier foster parents have been arrested and charged for the death of an 11-month-old after law enforcement found the child unresponsive in a bathtub. The Gautier Police Department was…
