Purvis Resident Going to Prison for Child Exploitation

Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that a Purvis man is going to prison for possessing child pornography.Jonathan Thomas Davis, 18, waived his indictment and pleaded guilty today to a bill of information to one count of child exploitation before Forrest County Circuit Court... Read More.

Jefferson Davis County Murder

Fifteenth Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell announced that a Jefferson Davis County jury convicted Oakvale resident, Carlos C. Jones on the charge of second degree murder. Jones was charged with the shooting and killing of his wife, Tabatha Smith Jones, on December 6,... Read More.

FBI Operation in Mississippi

There were 28 arrests made in Mississippi last week as a part of the FBI's Operation Cross Country. Operation Cross Country has been in effect since 2003 and is a two-day initiative focusing on the rescue of prostitution victims around the United States. 82... Read More.

Drug Arrest in Marion County

Agents and Deputies served a search warrant at 248 Shady Grove Church Road. Mickey and Jennifer Bedwell were arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute and Tampering with Evidence. The investigation is ongoing.

Clown Threat at Prentiss High School

There was a threat made to the students at Prentiss High School on Monday afternoon, September 26th. The caller claimed to be a clown and threatened the health and safety of the students at Prentiss High School. The school was put on lockdown for... Read More.