Log truck overturns in George County
A log truck overturned on the on-ramp to Highway 63 north in George County this afternoon. MHP says no injuries were reported, but the on-ramp to Highway…
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Lucedale man dies in weekend traffic incident
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a Saturday crash that killed a Lucedale man. MHP says 41-year-old Rodney Holman was traveling west on Highway 98 in George County about 6:30 p.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Holman received…
Suspects wanted in armed robbery in George County
George County deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 4 Mile Truck Stop. Deputies were told two men entered the business around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and stole a large amount of cash. The suspects were seen…
Two suspects wanted for commercial burglary in George County
Two people are wanted by the George County Sheriff’s Department for an alleged commercial burglary. The incident happened on December 13th off Highway 613 in the Agricola…
Two dead in early morning house fire in George County
Two people died in an early morning house fire in the Barton community of George County. A call came in about 6 a.m. Friday morning about a residential fire in the 100 block of Greenwood Drive. Units from Basin, Central…
Domestic call ends in officer-involved shooting in George County
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the third officer-involved shooting in three days -- this time in George County. MBI said in a press release it was investigating a shooting in Lucedale that happened about 1:30 a.m. near Hill Top…
1974 Chevrolet Corvette stolen last week in George County
A classic car was stolen in George County last week. The George County Sheriff’s Department posted pictures showing a car similar to the one that was stolen,…
Enviva opens wood pellet plant in George County
This morning, a wood pellet company cut the ribbon on its second facility in South Mississippi. Enviva Inc., opened a manufacuring plant in Lucedale, which will provide 90 jobs in George County and supports 300 more in the community. In…
George County man gets 25 years for aggravated domestic violence, burglary charges
A George County man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to beating his girlfriend, burglary and auto burglary. Brandon Chase Tanner, 37, pleaded guilty last week to aggravated domestic violence and the burglary charges. Judge Dale Harkey…
Lucedale man charged in Barton community shooting
A Lucedale man is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Wednesday night shooting. Jonah Lekey Pinkney, 36, was charged and taken to the George County jail awaiting a bond hearing. Sheriff Keith Havard said Pinkney was…
High School Football: Ocean Springs vs. George County
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- The Greyhounds (3-0) led the Rebels (0-3) at the half 33-0 and tacked on a field goal in the second half of their 36-0 shutout, cruising to their…
Fatal crash on Highway 613 in George County
One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in George County Saturday. Mississippi Highway Patrol says a Chevy HHR traveling south on Highway 613 collided with a Chevy…
One year since tragic Highway 26 road collapse in George County
Today marks one-year since the deadly Highway 26 collapse in George County. One year ago, tragedy struck George County when a strip of Highway 26,…
Two die in collision in Jackson County overnight
Two men died in a head-on collision Monday night on Highway 63 in Jackson County, just south of the George County line. Jackson County coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said Curtis Levell Price, 56, was driving his Buick Lacrosse north in…
Lucedale Police seeking suspect in robbery, aggravated assault case
Lucedale Police are asking the public's help to locate Devin Dewayne Williams of Lucedale. Williams is wanted by the Lucedale Police Department for robbery, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. He was last seen in Lucedale on Sunday. Williams is 6-foot-2…
George County man sentenced to life in domestic abuse murder
A George County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the beating and strangling death of his wife. Judge Dale Harkey on Wednesday sentenced Justin George Johnson, 46, after he was found guilty of first-degree murder…
George County opts out of medical marijuana
George County has opted out of medical marijuana being sold or grown in the county as of now. Medical marijuana will still be legal in the county, but the…
Inmate reverses request for execution, says he wants appeal
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi death row inmate has told a judge under oath that he wants to continue appealing his case, months after saying he wanted to give up his appeals and request an…
Disturbance leads to arrest in George County; Lawnmower towed after subject attempted escape
George County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a disturbance call at Town & Country Gas Station on Hwy 198 East, in the Multi Mart Community of George County, MS. Upon arrival, Deputies encountered an irate male who had been causing…
Missing George County man found dead
A 70-year-old man missing for a week has been found dead, George County Sheriff's Officials confirmed Monday. Larry James Spicer went missing last Monday in Lucedale. His family said he had a medical condition that could impair his judgment. Sheriff…
Battle at the Beach: George County vs. Barron Collier (FL)
Of the 24 MHSAA high school baseball teams from the six coastal counties, eight of them getting the chance to take the Minor League diamond at…
Stolen vehicle recovered and one arrested in George County
On Monday, George County sheriffs were given information about a possible stolen vehicle on Highway 98. Deputies found a vehicle matching the description of a car reported…
Lucedale man charged in domestic assault, kidnapping case
A Lucedale man has been charged with felony kidnapping and other charges after a fight with his girlfriend took a dangerous turn. George County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call for help to a home on Ed Evans Road in…
9-Run Inning Propels Mississippi State to 11-5 Thumping over Texas Tech
Biloxi, Miss. - Behind a career-high 12 strikeouts from Parker Stinnett and a nine-run bottom of the fourth inning, Mississippi State gave Texas Tech all it could handle in Tuesday's 11-5…