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JACKSON – A Montana man will serve 26 months in jail after being sentenced in federal court on drug charges as well as state charges for failing to pay child support. Robert Earl Reed, 35, […]

JACKSON – A man accused of stabbing a Jackson nurse 17 times before robbing her and stealing her car, in 2008, will stand trial for her murder. After undergoing a mental evaluation, William Roy Jones, […]

News Briefs From Across The State Victim failed to yield the right of way Lee County officials are investigating a three-car accident that left a Ripley man dead. Authorities said 45-year old Brian Chris Allen […]

JACKSON – The sister of a caregiver – now jailed for exploitation and charges of manslaughter – has also been arrested and charged with exploiting a vulnerable patient in her care. Elviolet Brooks, 28, of […]

JACKSON – In an effort to get unwanted prescription drugs off the streets and out of homes where they can be a potential danger to small children, teens or pets, the Mississippi Department of Environmental […]

JACKSON – A Benton County jury has found a county supervisor guilty of committing voter fraud, Attorney General Jim Hood said. Tate King, a supervisor in Benton County, was found guilty of one count of […]

JACKSON – A former secretary for a Holly Springs school has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $4,000 from contributions and funds made to the school, State Auditor Stacey Pickering said. Denise Gleeton has been […]

JACKSON – A Jackson social worker is behind bars for exploiting several nursing home residents by taking money from their respective trust funds, Attorney General Jim Hood said. At least five other people were also […]