Lucedale

Celebrate Cities: Lucedale

WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities series in Lucedale! This week they are celebrating all things Lucedale! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast.…

State saltwater fishing record for February announced

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified a state saltwater fishing record using conventional tackle for the month of February. Ron McMillan of Lucedale set the record for Red Grouper with a fish weighing 22 pounds, 12 ounces.

Lucedale woman accused of embezzling from school fund

A Lucedale woman is behind bars, accused of embezzling funds from a school Parent Teacher Organization fund. George County Sheriff Keith Havard said 36-year-old Brittney Miller was arrested Wednesday. She faces one count of embezzlement. She posted bond $10,000 bond…

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…

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…

George County man charged in death of his father

What started as a fight between father and son has resulted in the father's death and the son charged in the incident. George County Sheriff Keith Havard said in a press release that deputies responded to a call Wednesday of…

Five arrested in string of thefts in George County

Since July 15th, 2021, George County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators, with the assistance of the public, have recovered over $150,000.00 worth of stolen property and arrested five (5) suspects in multiple larceny cases. On July 15th, at approximately 4:00…

George County man faces drug charges

George County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lucedale man on drug charges. The Sheriff's Office, in a press release, said that agents with the Southeast Mississippi Narcotics Task Force were investigating a suspicious vehicle near the Rocky Creek Inn on…

Lucedale man charged with aggravated assault

One man is in the hospital and another is in jail after George County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a fight. According to a press release, deputies responded Friday night to a call in the Agricola Community about…