George County

Lucedale man charged after leading law enforcement on chase

A Lucedale man is charged with fleeing from law enforcement after a high-speed chase in George County overnight. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 28-year-old Austin Butler of Lucedale is charged with felony fleeing, DUI, possession of paraphernalia, possession of…

George County receives federal grants

George County is set to begin work on its infrastructure and dispatch system after receiving federal funding. Old Highway 63 in George County is one of the most traveled roads and…

Fatal crash on Highway 63 in George County

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 63 in George County. A 2013 Toyota Tundra driven by 41-year-old David Grafton of Vancleave, MS, traveled south on Highway…

Possible human remains found in George County

George County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the discovery of possible human remains. Details are still very limited and the sheriff’s office is not releasing any information regarding the identity…

Agricola VFD adds equipment through grant

A George County volunteer fire department added some vital equipment, thanks to Singing River Electric. Agricola Volunteer Fire Department, 24 members strong, purchased an automatic external defibrillator and reusable safety vests with a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grant from the…