Funeral service for fallen George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone
The funeral service for fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone was held Friday at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale. Deputy Malone was killed on January 4th during a traffic…
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George County man suspected in wife's disappearance, death, arrested in Mobile
The George County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a suspect in his wife's death has been arrested. Sheriff's Office officials say 32-year-old Jacob Kyle McIntosh of Lucedale was arrested Monday morning about 8 a.m. in Mobile. McIntosh is a suspect…
George County seeking 'dangerous' suspect in woman's death
The George County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who is a suspect in his wife's death. Sheriff Keith Havard said 32-year-old Jacob Kyle McIntosh of Lucedale is a suspect in the death of 31-year-old Kayla…
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…
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…
George County searching for suspect in phone cable theft case
The George County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect in a case involving tampered phone lines. Sheriff Keith Havard said his office is searching for 43-year-old James Zebulon McDaniel of Lucedale. McDaniel is believed to have been stealing phone…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hearing set for Mississippi inmate who sought execution date
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge will hold a hearing next month to determine if a death row inmate truly wants to request an execution date and if the inmate is mentally competent to waive…
Good Ole Days Festival returns to Lucedale this weekend
If taking a trip back in time to the ‘Good Ole Days’ sounds good to you, then you may want to make your way over to Lucedale…
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…
Lucedale family seeking justice in Cameron Perryman case
Cameron Perryman’s body was found in January of 2021 in Greene County at the Desoto National Forest Roadside Park. A year later, the Perryman family is still pushing…
Mississippi highway collapses, 2 killed, at least 10 injured
LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) — Two people were killed and at least 10 others were injured when their vehicles plunged into a deep hole where a highway collapsed after…
Walmart closes two more Coast stores for deep cleaning
Walmart announced Tuesday that stores in Lucedale and Pascagoula would be closed as of 2 p.m. for deep cleaning and restocking. The move is part of the a company plan to allow third-party specialists to deep clean in the stores…
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…
George County man faces additional charges in child sexual assault case
A George County man who was charged on June 2 in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor now faces additional charges, Sheriff Keith Havard said in a press release. John William Tuneburg Sr., 76, was charged with…
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…
George County teen dies in single-vehicle wreck
A George County teenager was killed Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle wreck in Stone County, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said in a press release. Troopers responded to a a wreck of a 2006 Nissan Maxima at 5:19 a.m. on Highway…
Flipped trailer in Lucedale sends woman to the hospital
Severe Weather across the southeast Thursday damaged property and homes. In Mississippi, high winds uprooted a big tree and flipped a trailer in Lucedale. The uproar sent one woman to the hospital with minor injuries. Another neighbor in George County…
George County residents pick up after storm blows through
Lucedale residents are picking up the pieces Thursday after a storm ripped through and damaged the area overnight. WXXV's Kristen Anzuini is reporting that there is pretty severe damage with many homes now missing roofs.
National Weather Service rates Tuesday's tornado in George County an EF-1 with damage to multiple homes
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The National Weather Service has completed their survey of damage from Tuesday's tornado in George County. Their report says the tornado was rated an EF-1. According to the report, the tornado formed just west of…