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Carroll County Crackdown: Two Arrested in Underage Alcohol Sales Operation

Monday, June 30 by Lauren McKinzie

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of two individuals as part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale of alcohol to underage buyers. The operation, which involved nearly a month of undercover investigations, revealed that minors were able to purchase alcohol... Read More.

Tragic Double Shooting in Marion County Under Investigation

Tuesday, June 24 by Lauren McKinzie

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a suspected murder-attempted suicide following a double shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening. At approximately 5:00 PM, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Taylor Cutoff Road and Highway 586. Witnesses reported... Read More.

Rankin County Upgrades Weather Warning System for Enhanced Safety

Thursday, June 12 by Lauren McKinzie

Rankin County, Mississippi, is set to implement a new weather warning system to better alert residents of severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes and flooding. The county will replace its decades-old alert system with modern sirens designed to provide enhanced sound coverage and reliability. Local... Read More.

K9 Charlie Aids in Solving Lee County Double Homicide Mystery

Monday, June 2 by Lauren McKinzie

On May 23, K9 Officer Charlie from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks played a crucial role in a double homicide investigation in Lee County. Responding to a request from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Bradley Starling and his K9 partner,... Read More.

Rankin County Reverses Controversial Zoning Ordinance After Public Outcry

Tuesday, May 6 by Lauren McKinzie

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors has rescinded a contentious zoning ordinance following public outcry. The decision was made during a board meeting on Monday, reversing a measure that had been implemented on April 15. The ordinance had significantly impacted mobile home owners in certain... Read More.

Madison County Justice Court Clerk Placed on Paid Leave Amid Investigation

Wednesday, April 9 by Lauren McKinzie

The Madison County Board of Supervisors has unanimously decided to place a county justice court clerk on paid leave and require polygraph tests for the clerk and all office employees amid an ongoing investigation. The decision, made during an executive session on Monday, involves Justice... Read More.

Reunion Parkway Project Phase Three Opens to Enhance Madison County Travel

Sunday, April 6 by Lauren McKinzie

Commuters in Madison County can anticipate smoother journeys as the latest phase of the Reunion Parkway Project officially opens. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 5, attended by county and state leaders, to inaugurate the new infrastructure. This third phase of the project,... Read More.

Resilient Community Unites After Tornado Devastation in Grenada County

Monday, March 17 by Lauren McKinzie

In Grenada County, Mississippi, the Elliott community is grappling with the aftermath of an EF-2 tornado that struck the rural area three days ago. The severe storms have left 217 people homeless, injured 27, and resulted in six fatalities, according to Governor Tate Reeves. Elliott... Read More.

Local Sewing Groups Donate Handmade Blankets to Clay County Sheriffs Office

Wednesday, March 5 by Lauren McKinzie

In a heartwarming gesture, the Point City Stitchers and Sew, Sister, Sew LLC have made a significant donation to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, providing comfort to those in need. This week, the sewing group from West Point, known for their charitable initiatives, donated... Read More.

Missing Woman in Madison County

Tuesday, December 10 by Lauren McKinzie

Have you seen her? Madison county authorities are asking the public to help in locating 85 year old Helen Sawyer. She was last seen walking near 34th street around 6:30pm Monday night leaving a family friends home. She is wearing a light pink sweater,... Read More.