Jasper County Sheriff
Virus-Infected Laboratory Monkeys Escape After Mississippi Highway Accident: Public Health Alert Issued
Oct 29, 2025 08:12 pm CST
Laboratory monkeys potentially carrying hepatitis C and Covid-19 escaped following a transport truck accident on Interstate 59 in Mississippi. Authorities have warned the public to avoid contact with these aggressive rhesus monkeys, which were being transported from Tulane University. All but one of the escaped primates have been captured, with search efforts continuing for the remaining animal.
Fatal Shooting at Mississippi School Campus During Homecoming Weekend: Two Dead, Suspect at Large
Oct 11, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Two individuals were fatally shot on a school campus in Heidelberg, Mississippi during homecoming weekend festivities. Police are currently searching for an 18-year-old person of interest as the investigation continues in the small town of 640 residents. Local authorities are withholding specific details while the case remains active.