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Woman Shot and Killed Sunday in Durant

Sunday, December 14 by Chris Davis

Ashlee Davis contributed to this story. DURANT, Miss.--A woman was fatally shot in Durant Sunday. Holmes County Coroner Dexter Howard confirmed to Boswell Media that the woman was shot on Hayes St. She was identifed as Jessica... Read More.

Durant Police Investigating Shooting, Searching for Stolen Vehicle

Wednesday, November 26 by Staff Report

The Durant Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Nov. 24, 2025, at the intersection of Sgt. Kevin Gaston Street and Cedar Street. Authorities are also searching for a stolen vehicle believed to... Read More.

Durant Man Killed in Crash near Goodman

Wednesday, October 22 by Randy Bell

FROM THE MISS. HIGHWAY PATROL: On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 6:37 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a one-vehicle crash on US-51 south of Goodman in Holmes County. A 2004 Honda Accord driven... Read More.

Updated: Hwy 12 Crash Victims Identified

Saturday, July 26 by Ashlee Davis

Update: MS Hwy Patrol has identified the two victims as Rosquette P. Raul, 67, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, and John L. Headges, Jr., 45, of Kilmichael, Mississippi. Update: Attala County Emergency Manamgent Director Danny... Read More.

Person Held Up at Durant ATM

Sunday, May 11 by Chris Davis

DURANT, Miss.–Durant Police are asking for help identifying and locating a person who held someone up at a Renasant Bank ATM Friday morning. The robbery happened just before 5:30 a.m. at the ATM on North... Read More.

Durant Man May Be Part of “Massive” Car Theft Ring

Wednesday, April 30 by Chris Davis

McCARLEY, Miss.--A man from Durant has been arrested and charged with car theft. But, Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker says Brandon Gordon, 43, may be part of a car theft ring that stretches to... Read More.

Car Reported Stolen in Durant Crashes During Chase South of Kosciusko

Sunday, October 20 by Chris Davis

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.--A Dodge Charger reported stolen in Durant crashed Saturday night during a chase by Attala County sheriff's deputies. An Attala County dispatcher alerted deputies about the stolen car just after 9:30 p.m. At 9:45... Read More.

Silver Alert Issued for Woman in Durant

Wednesday, April 24 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a woman last seen in Durant Friday night. Precious Vernesha Sago, 27, is from Greenwood. MBI says she was accompanied by Robert Earl... Read More.

Durant man sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for bank robbery

Wednesday, April 10 by Staff Report

Jackson, MS – A Durant man was sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for bank robbery. He was also ordered to pay $6,506.00 in restitution to the bank. According to court documents and statements... Read More.

Silver Alert Issued for Durant Woman: CANCELLED

Saturday, March 9 by Randy Bell

UPDATE (3/8/24): The subject of this Silver Alert has been located and is safe. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Virgie Saffold of Durant was... Read More.

Work Continues to Restore Water Pressure in Durant

Tuesday, January 23 by Randy Bell

Water problems continue in Durant. The city has declared an emergency as it works to restore water pressure after the freezing weather last week resulted in widespread leaks which drained water from the system. When leaks... Read More.

Durant Bank Robber Pleads Guilty

Thursday, December 21 by Randy Bell

A Durant man has admitted that he robbed a bank in his hometown last year. Curtis Lee Williams, 21, held up a BankPlus branch on July 7th, 2022, dressed in all black and wearing... Read More.

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