SUMMARY: William Randle Hood has been indicted for manslaughter and aggravated DUI following a deadly crash in Calhoun County, Mississippi. The incident occurred in July when Hood allegedly made a U-turn on Highway 9, colliding with a motorcycle. Investigations revealed that blood tests showed alcohol in Hood’s system at the time of the crash. A grand jury has formally charged him, and his bond has been set at $25,000. The Calhoun County Sheriff, Greg Pollan, is overseeing the case.

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SUMMARY: A Jackson family has lost their home due to an alleged arson incident on Hite Street. Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area was alerted about suspicious activities surrounding the house, where prior issues with the tenant existed. The fire occurred around 9:30 a.m. on October 23, with no occupants inside at the time. Witnesses reported seeing individuals, previously evicted, vandalizing the property before setting it ablaze. Habitat for Humanity’s executive director stated that the organization now owns the damaged home and confirmed that the fire is being investigated as an act of arson.

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SUMMARY: Tyshawn Henley, a Columbus man, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court on October 17. The charges stemmed from the shooting death of 31-year-old Kirby Sherman during an incident in Starkville in April 2023. Initially charged with Capital Murder, Henley was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force after the shooting at Blake Court Townhouses, where Sherman was found dead on the scene.

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