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Arrests made in October 29 murder in Kokomo

Friday, December 13 by Caston Countz

Investigators have arrested 3 individuals in connection with the October 29, 2019 murder of Essic Darby in Kokomo, MS. Nathan Smith (22) of Hattiesburg, charged with Murder and Armed Robbery. Rico Roberts (23) of Hattiesburg, charged with Murder and Armed Robbery. LaJourdon Travis (25) of Poplarville, charged... Read More.

Two Men Sentenced in Connection to Hattiesburg Police Murder

Tuesday, March 20 by Caston Countz

15th Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell announces that Abram "Pete" Franklin, age 32, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi pled guilty to Hindering Prosecution and Possession of a Stolen Firearm and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Prentiss G. Harrell to five years for the hindering... Read More.

Manhunt Ends in Lawrence County

Tuesday, January 2 by Caston Countz

The manhunt for Lawrence County resident, Tony Wilson, ended when authorities found him dead around 8:45pm on Monday night in the Frog Ridge area of Southwest Lawrence County. According to Sheriff Lessie Butler, it appears he died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. Wilson... Read More.

Murder in Kokomo Friday Night

Monday, December 4 by Caston Countz

On Friday, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Marion County Sheriffs Office received a call in reference to a fight with possible shooting and stabbing in the area of Conerly Lane in Kokomo. Deputies responded to the area and were unable to locate anything or... Read More.

Murder Suicide in Jefferson Davis County

Friday, June 2 by Caston Countz

An attempted murder suicide in the block of Smith Jones Road in Jefferson Davis County early Wednesday morning has left 1 injured and 2 dead. Lee Sandifer shot his girlfriend of 10 years, Christine Lewis, and 10-year old child following a domestic dispute around... Read More.

Body found in Marion County, One Arrested on Murder Charge.

Monday, February 20 by Caston Countz

The Marion County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to a body laying in a ditch area on Wesley Road just off of Highway 98 East this past Saturday. Deputies arrived on the scene and found the body of a black male, identified... Read More.

Additional Arrest in Foxworth Murder

Friday, February 17 by Caston Countz

A second arrest in the murder of a Foxworth man has been made today according to Sheriff Berkley Hall. Charles Cleveland Lewis 22, of Foxworth was arrested in connection with the February 10th murder of Calen Malek Shaw. Lewis is also charged with conspiracy... Read More.

Foxworth Murder Suspect

Monday, February 13 by Caston Countz

Kendarious Brister, 23 years old of Foxworth, was booked into the Marion County Jail several hours after the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to 108 Old Morgantown Road on Friday night, February 10th around 7 p.m. When the MCSO arrived on the scene Friday... Read More.