LaRufus Collins
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- Aug 21, 2026
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Man charged with burglary in Lee County (opens the original)
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SHANNON, Miss. (WTVA) - A stolen piece of equipment leads investigators to a Tupelo man, and his arrest turns up a second felony charge. The burglary happened July 18th near Shannon. Investigators say equipment used to operate a crane was taken from the truck. The investigation led authorities to Jimmy Gable. A warrant was issued for his arrest on August 14th. Three days later, he was spotted in the Mantachie area. Gable faces charges of vehicle burglary and meth possession. A judge set his bond
Man faces charges for assaulting law enforcement in Tupelo (opens the original)
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Tupelo police say an arrest has been made after officers were assaulted during a call on Wallace Street. Police say officers responded to the area on Wednesday for a report of a disorderly subject. While talking with the suspect, officers say they spotted a meth pipe in plain view. Authorities say when officers tried to make an arrest, the suspect resisted and began throwing punches. Officers deployed a taser, but police say the suspect continued to resist and strike towar
Lowndes County coroner identifies weekend shooting victim (opens the original)
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A weekend shooting in Lowndes County killed a 24-year-old. Coroner Greg Merchant identified the victim as Kyle Burnett of Columbus. The shooting happened on Sunday afternoon on Steens Vernon Road in Steens Merchant said Burnett was driving a car when someone shot and killed him. The coroner ordered an autopsy. Deputies took several people into custody for questioning. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time. Authorities urge anyone with
2 arrested on drug charges in Lowndes County (opens the original)
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Two people are awaiting a bond hearing after being arrested on drug charges. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a car with two people traveling from Monroe County, allegedly with illegal drugs. Agents located the car and conducted a traffic stop on Highway 45 North. Agents found alleged meth on both Alexis Denney and Silverine Jefferson. Both are being charged with possession of meth. Denney is also being charged with intent to distribute. During t
Police investigate Tupelo’s first homicide of year (opens the original)
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TUPELO, Miss (WTVA) — The Tupelo Police Department is investigating multiple shootings, including a homicide. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said the fatal shooting happened around midnight in the area of Lambard Drive and George Avenue. She identified the deceased shooting victim as 19-year-old Marzee Ford III of Tupelo. Green ordered an autopsy. Residents in the area told WTVA they initially believed they were hearing fireworks, but soon realized the sounds came from gunfire. They discovered
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