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The Southaven Police Department responded to two separate, serious incidents Thursday morning.

Man gets 40-year sentence for fatal police chase in DeSoto County

Barton stated the sentence serves as both justice for the victim’s family and a strong deterrent to others who might flee from law enforcement.

The Vicksburg District oversees a 68,000-square-mile area in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana.

The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) is undergoing a significant transition. Beginning March 1, 2026, all new hires

Officials praised the joint effort between local, state, and federal agencies.

Terraneika Poplar, aged 19, and Destiney Plummer, aged 20, both residents of Memphis have been charged with Human Trafficking.

The Crystal Grill, an after church staple in the Mississippi Delta, has been family-owned and operated since 1933.

MDOT is taking this opportunity to remind motorists how to properly use the new roundabout.

West Point, Mississippi – July 2, 2024 A 22-year-old man suspected in a series of car burglaries spanning across Clay

Following her arrest, Brown was processed and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. Judge Patano set her bond at $1,250,000.