Man Accused of Abusing Jackson County Three-Year-Old Denied Bond
The man accused of severely abusing Jackson County three-year-old has been denied bond. Nathan McCrory had his initial court appearance in Jackson County today.
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Child Abuse Conference in Biloxi
Law enforcement officials, social workers and prosecutors, just to name a few, are crucial when it comes to child abuse response. Today, they are gathering on the Coast. They are here for the One Loud Voice: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Child…
Three-Year-Old Fights for Life
A three-year-old boy is in critical condition tonight after authorities say he was severely beaten by his father. Nathan Blake McCrory told his mother that his son, three-year-old Zander, had fallen down the stairs while he was watching him. McCrory’s…
Child Burned, Two Adults Arrested
A four month investigation into how a child received third degree burns, after reportedly being found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub, has led to the arrest of two adults.
Parents Arrested for Child Abuse
A Waveland couple is charged with felony child abuse after their five-year-old child tested positive for methamphetamine.
New Programs in Hancock County Aim to Stop Drug Abuse
In Hancock County, over 400 children are in the custody of the Department of Human Services. In an effort to bring those numbers down, the community is joining together against the underlying problem: drug abuse.
Neighbors Upset After Parents Found with Children in Dog Cages
Neighbors are still upset after the Gulfport Police Department arrested and charged three Gulfport residents for allegedly locking their children in dog kennels.
3 People Arrested for Locking Children in Dog Cages
Gulfport Police has arrested three residents on counts of felony child abuse after police found two children in dog kennels.
Harrison Co. Youth Court Wants Freedom to Share Info
The Harrison County youth court is calling on the Mississippi state legislature to pass a law which would allow the court to share information with school districts more freely.
Coast Head Starts Program Faces Losing Funding
The program is facing losing its funding due to several reports of child abuse at its Isaiah Fredricks and Nichols locations.
Adrian Peterson Case Brings Up Parenting Questions
Last week, Adrian Peterson was indicted on charges of endangering a child after pictures of his four year old son surfaced with bruises and welts from a "switching."