4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (373+ words) JACKSON " Mississippi has enacted a sweeping new law aimed at reducing gang-related violence and crimes involving minors and firearms, state officials announced. Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Senate Bill 2710, signed into law as part of her 2026 legislative agenda, targets gang…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (406+ words) STARKVILLE " Starkville has earned national recognition after being voted the No. 1 Best Small Town in the South in a readers" choice ranking by USA Today, highlighting the city"s blend of culture, hospitality, and small-town charm. The ranking, part of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (120+ words) RANKIN COUNTY " The Rankin County Sheriff's Department is looking for a missing 50-year-old man. Charles "Derek" Mcleod Jr. was reported missing by his parents after someone found his wallet in Ridgeland and returned it to them. Derek does not have…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (106+ words) ADAMS COUNTY " A Natchez man was killed late Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle on U. S. Highway 61, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 10: 45 p. m. March 22 when a 2019 Dodge Charger traveling southbound collided with a pedestrian who…...

1+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (109+ words) Darkhorse Press One killed, two injured in crash at U. S. 49 intersection in Hattiesburg HATTIESBURG " One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Hattiesburg, according to police. Officers responded just after 1 p. m. to the crash…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (103+ words) Darkhorse Press Greenville police seek man wanted for aggravated assault GREENVILLE " The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a man wanted on an aggravated assault charge. Authorities said Sidney Byars is wanted for aggravated assault. Police…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (212+ words) Darkhorse Press Forrest County authorities searching for missing man who may be experiencing medical emergency FORREST COUNTY " The Forrest County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing man who may be experiencing a medical emergency. Authorities…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (208+ words) GREENVILLE " The Greenville Police Department is investigating an assault that happened early Sunday morning outside a business on Highway 82 East. Police said officers responded March 8 to the 1300 block of Highway 82 East, at Rack & Cue, after receiving a report of an…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (102+ words) GREENE COUNTY " A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a crash on U. S. Highway 98 in Greene County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash happened March 6 at approximately 9: 45 p. m. near Mississippi Highway 57. Authorities said a 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Thomas J. Everett,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (125+ words) GREENVILLE " A Greenville woman has been charged after police said a man was shot during a domestic dispute Tuesday at Riverwalk Apartments. Officers with the Greenville Police Department responded Feb. 17 to a report of a shooting at 738 W. Union St. , police…...