JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the Rankin County teenagers accused of killing a 14-year-old in Jackson appeared in court Thursday morning. Maxle Mooneyham, 16, received a $1.5 million bond during his initial court appearance. His parents were pulled out of the courtroom after an outburst. According to the municipal court, 17-year-old John Foote appeared [.]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The man accused of shooting at officers in Olive Branch earlier this month has now been charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and conspiracy. Colby Towles, 34, also has a $1 million bond, according to the Desoto County District Attorney's Office. Before Towles's charges were upgraded, he [.]
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The sheriff of Yazoo County announced four correctional officers were arrested in connection to the recent escapes from the jail. Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said the officers, three men and one woman, were arrested on Wednesday, March 27. They are facing conspiracy and accessory to committing a crime charges. McCoy said [.]
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed during a single-vehicle crash in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Daily News reported the crash happened on Washington Street near Bridge Street around 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25. Officials said the vehicle collided with a tree at the location. They said the victim may have experienced a medical emergency. [.]