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Mississippi woman pleads guilty to stealing Social Security funds

Federal prosecutor say a 46-year-old Mississippi woman has pleaded guilty to stealing social security benefits intended for two ... Read more

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Mississippi man charged with shooting 5 people after not being allowed into party

A 34-year-old man has been charged in the shooting of five people during a weekend party in Mississippi ... Read more

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Ex-sheriff in Mississippi is convicted of bribery and giving ammunition to a felon

A former sheriff in Mississippi’s largest county has been convicted on federal charges of soliciting bribes and providing ... Read more

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Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City ... Read more

Community

Law Enforcement Reports for Nov. 7

The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ... Read more

State News

Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city says he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he ... Read more

Community

Law Enforcement Reports for Nov. 5

The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ... Read more

State News

Authorities used justified force in 5 shootings, Mississippi attorney general says

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says Monday that law enforcement officers were justified in using force in five ... Read more

Community

Law Enforcement Reports for Nov. 2

The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ... Read more

Local News

Meridian Police Department adds three new officers, including two returnees

Three new officers were sworn in at Meridian Police Department this week, two of whom are returning after ... Read more