Mississippi Archives

Mississippi Tragedy: Couple Found Dead in Home Weeks After Viral Video Touted Amicable Divorce

TOULON, Miss. — In a tragic turn of events in Toulon, Mississippi, a couple was discovered dead in their home in what authorities suspect to be a murder-suicide. This incident occurred just weeks after the wife, Jennifer Sheffield, 30, had publicly shared her positive experience regarding their ongoing divorce on social media. Jennifer Sheffield, an aspiring doctor who was pursuing a master’s degree at Mississippi College, and her husband, Brandon Sheffield, 40, were both found …

Tragic Twists of Nature: Deadly Tornadoes Tear Through Texas and Mississippi, Leaving Destruction and Despair in Their Wake

Manvel, TX — A violent storm system unleashed several tornadoes across the southern United States this weekend, resulting in at least two fatalities and widespread destruction. Officials confirmed that one of the fatalities occurred in Brazoria County, Texas, located south of Houston, following a tornado that caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Another person lost their life in Natchez, Mississippi as more severe weather pounded the region, bringing high winds and threatening conditions. The …

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile University of Mississippi Student Murder Case After Jury Deadlock

OXFORD, Miss. — A highly anticipated verdict in the trial of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., accused of the 2022 murder of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, has been deferred indefinitely after a judge declared a mistrial when jurors could not agree on a verdict. Herrington, 24, remains free on bond, facing capital murder charges in connection with the disappearance of Lee, an active member of the LGBTQ+ community. After more than nine hours …

Mississippi Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Social Security Benefits from Elderly Victims

JACKSON, Miss. – A Meridian woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of siphoning social security benefits totaling over $25,000 from two elderly people, a crime that could lead her to a decade behind bars. Identified as 46-year-old Taruars Santae Grace, the woman conceded in court that she unlawfully redirected social security retirement payments from the intended elderly beneficiaries into her own bank accounts. Court filings indicate that Grace knowingly used the funds for …

West Nile Virus Claims Six Lives in Mississippi This Year, Over 50 Cases Reported

Jackson, Miss. — Health officials in Mississippi are sounding the alarm as the state records six deaths this year due to the West Nile virus. The Mississippi State Department of Health has also confirmed over 50 cases of the virus in humans in 2024, marking a concerning uptick in both cases and fatalities. West Nile virus, transmitted through mosquito bites, manifests with symptoms that often resemble the flu, including fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Dr. …

Mississippi Tragedy: Fatal Dispute Erupts at Gas Station Over Spilled Ice

Oxford, Miss.— A confrontation over a simple mishap at a Mississippi gas station ended in a fatal shooting. Authorities reported that an argument sparked by a spilled cup of ice led to the death of a man late Friday evening. Local police responded to the incident at a convenience store in Oxford, where they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, marking a tragic escalation of what witnesses …

Tragic Violence Mars Homecoming Celebration in Mississippi: 3 Dead, 8 Injured as Gunfire Erupts Among Crowd

Lexington, Mississippi – A joyful homecoming celebration turned tragic last week when gunfire erupted among a crowd of approximately 300 attendees, leaving three dead and eight others wounded. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday at an informal gathering following the Holmes County Consolidated School’s homecoming football game. Local authorities reported that the violence began following an altercation between two men, escalating rapidly as they discharged firearms into the group of mostly young people …

Tragedy Strikes Mississippi Homecoming: Three Dead, Eight Wounded in Celebratory Gathering Turned Violent

Lexington, Miss.—A festive night meant to celebrate a high school homecoming game turned tragic late Friday when gunfire erupted among a large gathering, leaving three dead and eight wounded in a rural Mississippi community. The incident occurred shortly after midnight at an outdoor venue called Indian Creek Trail, where approximately 300 celebrants had gathered following the victory of the Holmes County Consolidated School football team. According to Holmes County Sheriff Willie March, the revelry was …

Tragedy Strikes Mississippi Homecoming Celebration: Three Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting Amidst Hundreds

LEXINGTON, Mississippi — A post-game homecoming celebration turned tragic early Saturday as gunfire erupted among a large crowd, resulting in three deaths and eight injuries in Holmes County, authorities reported. The incident occurred outside the city of Lexington on Highway 17 North, where hundreds had gathered following a local school’s victorious football game. According to Holmes County Sheriff Willie March, an altercation among several men preceded the shooting, though it remains unclear what initially sparked …

Mississippi Teen Sentenced to Life for Matricide Amid Contentious Mental Health Debate

Brandon, MS — In a case that has rattled the community of Rankin County, 15-year-old Carly Madison Gregg has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the fatal shooting of her mother and the attempted murder of her stepfather. The sentencing followed a harrowing trial that exposed unsettling details of the incident that took place in March of the previous year. On a grim day in March, Gregg entered her mother’s bedroom and fatally shot her …