Columbus man drowns at Tombigbee State Park
Authorities in Lee County recovered the body of a Columbus man in a lake in Tombigbee State Park Wednesday.
Man pleads guilty to distributing painkillers
Former Lee County pharmacist Jim Bain has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing the pain killer hydrocodone.
Judge dismisses challenge to uniform policy
TUPELO — A federal judge has upheld a uniform policy in Lee County that requires detention center officers to wear pants furnished by the sheriff’s department.
Ex-Lee County deputy gets year in prison
A former Lee County deputy has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing cash from people’s wallets during traffic stops.
Ex-Lee County deputy guilty of stealing money during traffic stops
A former Lee County deputy has pleaded guilty to secretly removing cash from people’s wallets during traffic stops.