George County chase leads to firearms, narcotics seizure GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — Two Lucedale residents have been arrested after leading George County Sheriff's Office deputies on a chase. According to a release from the GCSO, deputies attempted to stop a car driving on Don Barton Road on Thursday, Aug. 28, at around 1 a.m. The driver did not stop, leading deputies on [...]

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George County house fire causes extensive damage GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — Officials with the Agricola Volunteer Fire Department responded to a Sunday afternoon house fire in George County. According to AVFD officials, the house, located on Tannertown Road, was reported on fire just before 3:30 p.m. and the blaze was contained around 5 p.m. Photos show the home with extensive damage. [...]

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Son Charged with Manslaughter in Father’s George County Homicide GEORGE COUNTY, MS (BuzzReport) – A Lucedale man has been arrested and charged in connection with the homicide of his own father, whose body was discovered early Wednesday morning on Finch Road in George County. Michael Williams, 34, is facing charges of manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence following the death of his father, 59-year-old David Williams, also of Lucedale.

Son Charged with Manslaughter in Father's George County Homicide.

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Homicide Investigation Underway in George County; Person of Interest Arrested George County, MS (BuzzReport) homicide investigation is currently underway in George County, Mississippi, after a deceased individual was discovered at a scene on Finch Road. The George County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported incident at approximately 5:38 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The George County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) has taken charge of the investigation. A person of interest was identified, and a BOLO was issued, leading to a traffic stop and detention by the Lucedale Police Department and George County Sheriff's Office.

Homicide Investigation Underway in George County; Person of Interest Arrested.

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George County deputies investigating homicide GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — Deputies with the George County Sheriff's Office are investigating a homicide that happened just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13. According to a GCSO news release, deputies were called to the 100 block of Finch Road, where they found a person dead on the scene. Officials said they were [...]

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George County deputy arrested on DUI charge GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A deputy with the George County Sheriff's Office has been arrested on a driving under the influence charge, News 5 has learned. According to a sheriff's office Facebook post, on Thursday night, Lucedale Police Department officers arrested 22-year-old Braxton Keebler, an off-duty deputy, on suspicion of DUI. Keebler was arrested [...]

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Laurel murder suspect arrested in George County GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A murder suspect out of Laurel, Miss., was arrested Sunday in Lucedale, according to the George County Sheriff's Office. GCSO officials said 23-year-old Benjamin Murry was arrested. According to officials, a deputy recognized the vehicle Murry was in through a "be on the lookout" at the Lucedale Walmart. That's where [...]

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George County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Early Morning Shooting George County, MS (BuzzReport) - A shooting rocked George County, Mississippi, in the early hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025. At approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of Mt. Rose Circle. Three individuals were rushed to George Regional Hospital with injuries sustained during the incident, with two reportedly suffering gunshot wounds. Fortunately, all three individuals are currently in stable condition.

George County Sheriff's Office Investigates Early Morning Shooting.

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Shooting in George County, Mississippi Sunday morning GEORGE COUNTY, Miss (WKRG) -- Deputies in George County are investigating after a shooting early Sunday morning that injured at least three people. According to an overnight post from the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shooting on Mt. Rose Circle after 12:30 this morning. Deputies say, after they responded, three people showed up injured [...]

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Alabama Woman Killed; 3 Others Injured in George County Collision George County, MS (BuzzReport) – A tragic collision in George County on Sunday evening claimed the life of an Alabama woman, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Highway 612, prompting an immediate response from authorities. Preliminary investigations reveal that a 2018 Nissan Rogue, occupied by two individuals, was traveling eastbound on Highway 612 when it collided with a 2008 Cadillac STS traveling southbound on Walt Tanner Road.

Alabama Woman Killed; 3 Others Injured in George County Collision.

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Joint Operation Results in Drug Arrest in George County Lucedale, MS (BuzzReport) - A joint operation between the George County Sheriff's Office, the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) led to the arrest of Ronda Dale Bradley, 53, of Lucedale, on June 13, 2025. Bradley was taken into custody in the 100 block of Bradley Loop in the Benndale community of George County and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) and Trafficking of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine).

Joint Operation Results in Drug Arrest in George County.

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Lucedale man killed in George County crash: MHP GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A Lucedale man involved in a crash on Highway 98 in George County has died, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. An MHP news release said 52-year-old Jason Blue was killed in the crash, which happened around 6 p.m. on June 22. When they arrived, officials said they found that [...]

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LUCEDALE MAN KILLED IN GEORGE COUNTY CRASH Lucedale, MS (BuzzReport) - A fatal accident on Sunday evening claimed the life of a Lucedale resident, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Highway 98 in George County. Preliminary reports indicate that a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, driven by 38-year-old Angelina Jantes, collided with a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz driven by 52-year-old Jason Blue of Lucedale.

LUCEDALE MAN KILLED IN GEORGE COUNTY CRASH.

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George County road closed after railroad derailment GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — The George County Sheriff's Office has announced that Evanston Road is closed due to a Mississippi Export Railroad derailment. LOCATION According to a GCSO Facebook post, the derailment happened at Evanston Yard. The road is expected to be closed all day on May 28. Officials said that detour barriers will [...]

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1 dead after shooting, 'person of interest' in custody: George County Sheriff's Office GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — George County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night. According to a George County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, the homicide occurred on the 200 block of CF Ward Road. Deputies responded Friday night around 7. The post said one person is dead at the scene, and "one person of [...]

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George County appoints new school superintendent GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — George County Schools has named Debra Joiner its new superintendent of education. Joiner has spent the last 17 years as an administrator for the school district, having served as a parent volunteer and teacher, according to a George County Schools news release. "Mrs. Joiner is a firm believer that educators [...]

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George, Jackson narcotics operation leads to 19 arrests, over 600 grams of narcotics seized GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A narcotics operation coined Operation "Rotten Egg" resulted in the arrests of 19 people and over 600 grams of drugs seized in George and Jackson counties, according to the George County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release from GCSO, the operation included the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Gulfport District [...]

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George County Sheriff's Office to hold press conference on recent operation GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — The George County Sheriff's Office will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss a recent operation in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. GCSO Sheriff Mitchell Mixon and Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell will be speaking at the event. News 5 will have a crew [...]

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