Phone threat cancels D'Iberville Middle School dance
We have an update on a phone threat that canceled a local middle school’s dance this weekend. On September 21st, D’Iberville Middle School received an anonymous tip from the…
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Law Enforcement: No credible threats to local schools
A few South Mississippi schools are issuing statements regarding alleged social media threats. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has investigated recent social media threats in which Jackson County schools have been a target. According to the sheriff’s office, currently the…
Mississippi man charged with threatening Jackson County judge
A Cleveland, Mississippi, man is in Jackson County jail, accused of threatening a Chancery Court judge. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said 38-year-old Jeffery Miles was arrested July 19 in Illinois and returned to Jackson County on Monday. He has…
Courthouses all clear after multiple threats made in Harrison County
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley has confirmed that three courthouses in Harrison County have received the all clear after being evacuated due to receiving threats. Courthouses affected were the Harrison…
FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
BY REBECCA REYNOLDS Updated 2:08 PM CST, January 3, 2024 Share A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives were found and federal officials quickly…
Safety meeting held at Gulfport airport following emailed threats
After recent emailed threats were sent out to airports across the Magnolia State, first responders along with the public met up to discuss safety…
Hancock County man arrested for making terroristic threats
On September 6, Picayune Police became aware of a social media post made to Facebook by Dustin Taylor of Hancock County. Taylor made direct threats to the Picayune School District in which he stated he intended to destroy a school.…
Man who threatened to kill CDC head pleads guilty to charges
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man who threatened to kill Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky has pleaded guilty to making threats in interstate commerce, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Robert Wiser Bates, 39, of Ridgeland, threatened…
Statement about rumored threats at West Harrison Middle School
An off-campus dispute between two West Harrison Middle School students sparked rumors of a threat at the school Thursday morning. A parent called WXXV saying he received…
Gulfport High student arrested after sending threatening texts
A Gulfport High student was arrested after harassing and threatening text messages among students off-campus were brought to the attention of school officials. Superintendent Glen East tells our…
Vaccine 'conspiracy theories' prompt threats, Dobbs says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s top health official said Tuesday that he has received threats from people who are spreading lies about his family as he urges the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The state…
Biloxi School District releases statement regarding possible threats
Biloxi schools have received multiple reports this evening concerning a social media threat against Biloxi Schools. School officials immediately began communicating with local law enforcement and provided them with all relevant information. Law enforcement officials visited multiple homes and have…
Two more arrested in connection with St. Martin Middle School threats
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested two more St. Martin Middle School students for allegedly threatening to ‘shoot up’ the school. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the charges against the 13-year-old boys are in connection with the threats made Tuesday, October…
Two 12-year-old boys in custody after making threats to St. Martin Middle School
Two 12-year-old Jackson County boys are in custody after allegedly making threats against St. Martin Middle School. Sheriff Mike Ezell says over the past weekend the juveniles made statements that they were bringing a gun to school to hurt other…
Reported threat at Biloxi High School
Schools have been on high alert lately with threats and rumors circulating around the Coast. A reported threat was found false at Biloxi High School, but before authorities deemed the school safe, it caused a scare. Biloxi School District officials…
Student Allegedly Threatens Others at Petal High School
A Petal High School student is no longer allowed at school after allegedly making threats towards other students. The Petal School District is investigating what exactly happened today, but say the child is no longer allowed back at the school. The…
Threatening Emojis Call SWAT Team to Hancock High School
Threatening emojis are what caused Hancock Sheriff’s officials and SWAT members to come out to Hancock High School today. Hancock High School Principal Tara Ladner says the post was made last night to an anonymous app reading “Don’t come to…
Men Threaten Business Man to Take Down Flag
The Hancock County Sheriff's Department is on the lookout for four black men in a silver or gray sedan with dark tint on the window after they allegedly threatened a roadside business owner to take down his American flag. Early…
Mother Speaks Out on Son Being Bullied
The mother of the Stone High student who threatened to shoot up the school last Thursday speaks out.
Threats Made at Stone County High
A Stone County High School student threatening to shoot a gun on campus has parents and fellow students on high alert.
All Clear at Mississippi State
Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum and MSU police issued an all clear
Jackson Co. Deputy Sheriff Fired for Racial Remarks on Xbox Live Chat
Jackson County Sheriff, Mike Ezell, has fired a Deputy Sheriff after learning the officer made threatening remarks and racial slurs in an audio recording during an Xbox Live gaming session.
Ocean Springs High Student Arrested for Making Threats
An Ocean Springs High School student has been charged with intimidation, threatening, or coercion after authorities discovered threats on a social media site.
Movie Goers React to Sony Pulling Premier of The Interview
Across the nation, movie theaters are pulling the film The Interview after an anonymous organization threatened theaters who run it.