4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (80+ words) Twin States News Lauderdale County deputies seized drugs and weapons while executing a search warrant at a home on Powell Road. Investigators say methamphetamine was found inside the residence, and the recovered firearms are believed to be stolen. As a…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (76+ words) Twin States News It's "Click-It or Ticket" season for law enforcement nationwide. Meridian Police are joining the campaign and keeping an eye out for people driving without seat belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says thousands of lives are…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (241+ words) In an open letter that was reportedly submitted online to Clarke County Hot Topics, a group of deputies wrote that "we are concerned about issues that we don't have any control over." Stating their integrity is being "questioned by the…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (254+ words) In a recent study, Mississippi ranks first in gun violence incidents. Twin States News spoke with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office about why this is and what they are doing to resolve the problem in the area. On May 13th, Kyle…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (275+ words) As Meridian Police Investigate the Queen City's third homicide of the year, Twin States News heard from concerned residents, and how city officials are planning to cut down on crime. A fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday, May 13, on 5th Street is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (124+ words) Twin States News The Meridian Police Department has arrested and charged two individuals following a homicide investigation in the 1600 block of Fifth Street on May 13. The victim of the fatal incident has been identified as Kyle Scarbrough, 24. Investigators charged Tyree…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (138+ words) Twin States News One person was killed over the weekend in a shooting in Meridian. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on 45th Avenue during an altercation at a business. The victim has been identified as Zaqwavion Carlisle. There is no…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (136+ words) Twin States News An East Mississippi Correctional Facility employee is accused of smuggling contraband into the prison. Haley Malbrough was arrested at the facility last Friday. As of now, officials have not disclosed what specific contraband she is accused of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (325+ words) Lauderdale County officials wrapped up National Correctional Officers Week by hosting a cookout to recognize the work and dedication of correctional officers serving at the county detention facility. Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun said correctional officers often work behind the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (59+ words) Lauderdale County deputies honored at STORM conference in Biloxi Twin States News Three Lauderdale County Sheriff's deputies were honored at the STORM Conference in Biloxi. The Sheriff's Department announced that Sergeant Jai Leach, Deputy Steven Woodworth, and Deputy Amber Garrison…...