Lucedale, MS

Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Lucedale, Mississippi is holding its first service Wednesday night following a fire that heavily damaged part of its campus, according to WKRG News 5. Firefighters responded to the church around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday when the blaze broke out. Despite the significant damage to the building, the congregation is moving forward with services just a day after the incident. Details about the cause of the fire and the extent of structural damage were not immediately available.

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County deputies have released new details about a deadly single-car crash in the Rocky Creek community over the weekend. It happened just before 9:15 last Saturday night on Rocky Creek Road. Kandice Shivers of Lucedale was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the car was airlifted to USA Hospital for treatment. The...

A Lucedale woman was killed in a crash Saturday night in George County, Mississippi, according to WKRG News 5. The George County Sheriff's Office responded to Rocky Creek Road around 9:15 p.m. following the single-vehicle accident. Investigators have not yet released additional details about the circumstances of the crash or the victim's identity. The investigation remains ongoing as the sheriff's office works to determine what led to the fatal collision.

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — Some businesses and residents in Lucedale may be without water for a period of time on Monday, Aug. 31, for water system repairs. According to a City of Lucedale news release, water will be turned off at 6 a.m. [...] (via WKRG News 5 — full story: https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/george-county/lucedale-water-shutoff-monday/)

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lucedale woman accused of using an elderly victim’s credit card information. Investigators say 46-year-old Chasity Baker made more than $2,000 in unauthorized purchases. Baker is now charged with credit card fraud and received a $25,000 commercial bond. The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges could be filed. Categories:...

A Lucedale woman is behind bars after allegedly embezzling $80,000 from a local church. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, the leadership team of a church in the county reported a possible theft of funds to the sheriff’s office. After an investigation, Loretta Fenton, 56, was identified as a suspect. Investigators determined that Fenton […]

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Lucedale man will spend 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sexual battery and aggravated domestic violence. Thirty-six-year-old Logan Barber was sentenced to 40 years, with 25 years to serve day for day without parole. The charges stem from a September 2024 incident in Lucedale, where investigators say Barber assaulted a woman and held her...

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Rotary Club is recognizing first responders. Century Bank recognizes Deputy Sheriff Gavin McLeod from the George County Sheriff’s Office. Fire Chief Rickey Colson from the Lucedale Fire Department was honored by the rotary club. From the Lucedale Police Department, Sgt. Tyler Pruitt was recognized, but was not present to receive an award. The rotary club...

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is facing felony charges after investigators say she embezzled more than $80,000 from a George County church over several years. The George County Sheriff’s Office says church leaders reported the suspected theft on July 17. Investigators identified 56-year-old Loretta Fenton, originally of Lucedale, as the primary suspect. Authorities say Fenton had since moved to...