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Man Sentenced in Child Porn Case
A Pearl River man will serve 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. The U-S Attorney's Office says Garald Benson Johnson, 43, admitted that he filmed himself having sex with a minor. He was indicted last year and entered his guilty plea... Read More.
Truck Hauling Trailer Sparks Multiple Fires Tuesday in Leake
On Tuesday afternoon, a truck hauling a trailer sparked several fires in Leake County.
The incidents occurred along Hwy 16 E, stretching from Edinburg to Carthage, where four separate grass fires were reported.
Two fires were started just outside Edinburg, approximately half a mile west of... Read More.
Louisville Woman Accused in Wrong-way Wreck Granted Bond
GLUCKSTADT, Miss.--The woman accused of driving drunk and causing the wreck Saturday that killed a Canton teacher and injured a woman and baby, was granted bond Monday.
Jordan Leah Sullivan, 32, was granted a bond of $250,000.
Gluckstadt Police say she is currently charged with aggravated... Read More.
Standoff Ends in Redwater, Man in Custody
A standoff with an armed man who was barricaded in a home on the Choctaw Indian Reservation ended last night after almost seven hours with the man being taken into custody. A tribal spokeswoman says the incident began around 2 pm on Dixon Road... Read More.
Update: Shooter in Custody – Active Shooting Incident on Dixon Road in Leake
UPDATE: The stand-off in the Red Water Community is over and the suspect is in custody. No injuries have been reported.
We will update you here with more information as it becomes available.
The MBCI has released the following statement regarding the incident:
”Choctaw Police along with... Read More.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Neshoba County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Neshoba County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Specialists from FEMA, the State of Mississippi and the U.S. Small Business Administration will... Read More.
Voting open for the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year People’s Choice Award
Voting is now open for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Woodstock Furniture People's Choice Award.
Visit mssongwriteroftheyear.com to listen to snippets of each contestants song, and CLICK HERE to vote for your favorite.
Choose which song and artist you like best and... Read More.
Kosciusko man charged with murder at food plant
A Kosciusko man is being charged with murder following an assault at a poultry processing plant in Sebastopol.
Marquavius Turnage, 25, is accused of attacking Rodney Hall after an argument Wednesday, June 20 at the Pico Foods plant.
Hall was taken to a local hospital before... Read More.
