Yalobusha County Sheriff's Department

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

08/07/2026

‼️update‼️ The County Road 225 bridge has been repaired and is now open.

07/24/2026

Thank you Seven Oaks Funeral Home for the delicious Boston butt we had for lunch today!!

07/24/2026

CAPTURED!!

The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department apprehended Ja’Kyah Telford around 7 p.m. Thursday. An arrest warrant for aggravated assault had been issued after Telford, 18, allegedly ran over a pedestrian in Water Valley on Saturday, July 18.

The arrest comes after an intense four-day search by local authorities in Yalobusha and surrounding agencies to capture Telford.

Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch reported the arrest was made in Coffeeville and Telford appeared to be tired of being on the run.

“It was a great job by the deputies and our law enforcement partners to locate and arrest Telford,” Gooch reported.

Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Telford will have an initial appearance in Municipal Court on Friday.

“We are very appreciative for the support from the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department, they have worked on this case alongside us from the minute it was reported. We also appreciate the support from the U.S. Marshals and neighboring agencies,” the chief said.