Newton resident Dante Bender was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday after the court accepted his plea of guilty in the death of Meridian police officer Kennis Croom.
The April 2024 Lauderdale County Grand Jury is recommending Meridian Police Department provide more training for its detectives, according to a report released Thursday.
Meridian Police Department announced an arrest has been made in connection with a hostage incident that occurred Thursday, March 28, at Landmark Apartments.
A police officer was shot Thursday at the Meridian Police Department while escorting a person to court. Another officer returned fire, striking the individual.