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Disturbing messages between two Okolona teachers surface
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Overnight, disturbing conversations between two teachers at Okolona Middle School have surfaced. A student took pictures of text messages reportedly sent back and forth between the two teachers discussing children’s clothing, their parents’ financial hardships, and the sexual relations of another faculty member.
Second arrest made after mid-April shooting in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Police made a second arrest in connection with a mid-April shooting in Tupelo. Tupelo officers arrested Xavier Mitchell, 27, of Tupelo, on Thursday and charged him with two counts of shooting into a motor vehicle. The shooting happened on April 16 in the Burress Circle...
No arrests yet after shooting in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — The Amory Police Department is asking anyone with information about a Tuesday afternoon shooting to come forward. Someone fired gunshots at approximately 1:00 in the area of 109th Street near F Avenue, according to police. Police reported no injuries. Amory Police Sgt. Jake Hall reported...
Man's body found inside car in Chickasaw County
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a man’s body in Chickasaw County. Chickasaw County Coroner Larry Harris identified the man as Michael Long, 67, of Okolona. Someone found his body inside a parked car on the Natchez Trace Parkway before 7 a.m....
Okolona community reacts to police officers quitting over low pay
Members of the Okolona community shared their reaction to police officers quitting over low pay. Okolona Police short staffed after officers quit due to low pay. The City of Okolona is facing a police crisis after two officers quit, leaving only five at the department.
Police chief discusses panhandling in Tupelo
If you live in Tupelo, you might have noticed people standing on the side of the road asking for money. The police chief discussed this issue. Tupelo Police seeing frequent calls regarding homeless population. Tupelo Police are seeing calls daily regarding the homeless population. Chief John Quaka discussed the current...
Grenada man charged with drugs, indecent exposure
TUPELO – A man is being held in the county jail without bond after being accused of felony drug possession and exposing himself to women at a Tupelo park and the county library. Tupelo police received multiple calls on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, about a man exposing...
Tupelo Police investigating indecent exposure report at park
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Tupelo Police officers responded to a disturbing call Wednesday morning at a popular park. A man reportedly exposed himself on a walking trail at Veterans Park shortly before 11:00. WTVA 9 News saw several police officers near the Tupelo Bark Park and Eastwood Softball Complex.
Man indicted for charges connected to 2020 shooting in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection to a 2020 shooting is in custody. 40-year-old Charles McPherson was indicted for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon. Tupelo police said a person was shot multiple times in March 2020 on Southside Drive. McPherson is...
Baldwyn man faces charges in two counties
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Baldwyn man was making the rounds of area county jails. Jacob Wayne Mears has found himself in trouble in both Itawamba and Prentiss Counties. The search for Mears began more than a month ago when Prentiss County deputies began an investigation into damaged...
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