Vardaman Police Department

04/29/2026

Citizens of Vardaman:

You may be experiencing a power outage at the current moment. A transformer has blown on North Main St near the northern city limits marker. We ask that you all stay patient and AWARE (as they will be in and near North Main St working) of the great crews of Natchez Trace Electric Power Association as they work diligently to restore power! Thank you!

-Chief Pounds

02/23/2026

Please keep this Officer and his family in your prayers. We pray for a speedy recovery from the Vardaman Police Department brother!

UPDATE
February 23, 2026

The Starkville Police Department wants to take a moment to follow up on the tremendous interest and inquiries we have received. We are truly grateful for the overwhelming support, prayers, and encouragement from across the community, throughout the state, and from those out of state, all directed toward our injured motorcycle officer, his family, and our department.

The officer remains in critical condition.

We ask that you continue to keep the officer, his family, and the Starkville Police Department in your prayers during this time.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:
NEWS RELEASE

Motorcycle Officer Injured in Collision During Funeral Es**rt

February 21, 2026

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1:43 p.m., a Starkville Police Department motorcycle officer was involved in a traffic collision while assisting with a funeral procession es**rt.

During the es**rt, the department motorcycle and another vehicle, which was not part of the procession, collided. The motorcycle officer sustained serious injuries and was transported by air to a medical facility in Jackson for further treatment. The officer is currently listed in critical condition.

The driver of the other vehicle remained on scene and declined medical treatment.

The Starkville Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team will conduct a full reconstruction of the incident. The collision remains under investigation. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

We ask the community to keep our officer and their family in your thoughts.

01/23/2026

Citizens of Vardaman,

As we monitor the incoming weather reports, we are asking everyone to prepare for a potentially severe ice storm moving into our area over the weekend. I want to urge all residents to take this situation seriously to ensure the safety of our community.

🚨 STAY OFF THE ROADS: Ice creates extremely hazardous driving conditions. We strongly advise you to avoid traveling unless it is a genuine emergency. Keeping the roads clear allows our first responders and utility crews to navigate safely.

⚡ PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES: Given the risk of heavy ice accumulation on trees and power lines, outages are a distinct possibility. Please ensure your devices are charged and you have flashlights, batteries, and blankets ready. And please keep our lineman in mind if running a generator to NOT BACKFEED into the power lines! We must keep our lineman safe as they work to restore power!

📢 STAY INFORMED: We are working closely with our Emergency Management Director of Calhoun County, Randy Skinner. Randy does an amazing job at keeping us updated and informed of all weather changes and road conditions. I highly encourage everyone to keep a close eye on the CalhounCo Ema page for his real-time updates.

❄️ BE SAFE & CHECK ON NEIGHBORS: Please stay indoors, stay warm, and check on those who may need extra assistance during this time.
Your safety is our number one priority. Let’s look out for one another and stay prepared!

Stay safe and stay warm Vardaman!

— Chief Dustin Pounds
Vardaman Police Department

12/25/2025

🎅🚨 ATTENTION VARDAMAN KIDDOS 🚨🎅

You better get to sleep, Santa is officially in Vardaman!
I repeat… SANTA. IS. IN. VARDAMAN. 🎄✨

Chief Pounds spotted him flying right over town, sleigh and reindeer included. That means bedtime is serious business tonight if you want those presents to show up in the morning! 🛌🎁

Parents, you’ve been warned! Santa’s watching 👀😄

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Vardaman Police Department. Stay safe, and remember the reason for the season!

— Chief Dustin Pounds
Vardaman Police Department 🎄🚓

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, the Vardaman Police Department extends our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation. Your courage, integrity, and unwavering devotion to duty represent the very best of what it means to be an American. Because of your selfless service, we enjoy the freedoms and security that define our way of life. Today and every day, we honor your commitment, your families’ sacrifices, and the example you set for future generations. Thank you for your service, your strength, and your enduring love of country!

11/07/2025

🚨🚨Do You Recognize This Individual?🚨🚨

The Vardaman Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying the individual pictured below. If you recognize this person or have any information that could assist in this matter, please feel free to message us directly on our page, or contact Chief Dustin Pounds directly at (662)927-1485. Please share! Thank you!

All tips will remain confidential.

10/31/2025

🚨 ATTENTION - Vehicles parked on Main Street 🚨

The Vardaman Police Department would like to remind everyone that all vehicles parked on Main Street and in the gravel lot at the intersection of Main Street and Hill Avenue (area behind the empty slabs) must be moved by 10:00 PM tonight (Friday).

This will allow crews to set up for tomorrow’s Sweet Potato Festival beginning bright and early at 4:00 AM tomorrow morning. Any vehicles left after 10:00 PM will be towed at the owner’s expense, so please make arrangements ahead of time.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we get ready for another great weekend in Vardaman. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out enjoying the festival!

— Chief Dustin Pounds

10/30/2025

Happy Halloween Eve everyone! It’s that time of year again! As a reminder to our wonderful citizens, we will have many children partaking in this evenings Trunk-or-Treat activities beginning at 6PM! Burkett Ave (Burkett will be only closed from Main Street to the 4 way stop sign at Randolph Street!) will be closed for a short period of time for the safety of our spooky trunk-or-treaters! Everyone passing through please be careful and mindful for the safety of our children this evening! All are invited to attend! Happy Halloween from the Vardaman Police Department!

10/29/2025

🚨Trunk-or-Treat RESCHEDULED🚨

Due to weather, tonight’s Trunk-or-Treat for the Town of Vardaman has been CANCELLED.
It has been RESCHEDULED for tomorrow night (Thursday) at 6:00 PM. (Please Share!)

We hope to see everyone then for a fun and safe evening!

-Chief Dustin Pounds

09/04/2025

🚨🚨PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨🚨

The Vardaman Police Department is aware of rumors circulating regarding a violent incident occurring at a local business. These reports are FALSE.

No such incident occurred within the city limits or at any business in Vardaman. Law enforcement and medical personnel were requested to meet an individual at a local business to provide medical assistance while the individual was en route to the local emergency room for an incident that took place outside the city limits of Vardaman.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation in relying on verified and factual information.

Thank you.

— Chief Dustin Pounds