Mississippi News Report — Tuesday, Oct 13: Pitcock Manhunt, Tennis

Good morning, Mississippi. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding Zachery Pitcock, wanted in an aggravated assault case and considered armed and dangerous in the Pine Lake area. Gautier police are searching for 16-year-old Colten Potter, missing since he was last seen leaving the Bayou Oaks Street area. And on the courts, Ole Miss tennis is on a tear at the ITA Regionals, with a men’s doubles title already in hand and a singles final berth on the women’s side.

Top Stories

• Zachery Pitcock wanted in aggravated assault case: The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office says Pitcock is considered armed with knives and dangerous, and was last seen in the Pine Lake area. Read more on DeSoto County News.
• Gautier police seek help locating 16-year-old Colten Potter: Police are asking for information about the 16-year-old, last seen leaving the Bayou Oaks Street area. Read more on Mississippi News Group.
• Tupelo police announce felony shoplifting arrest: Tupelo police announced a felony shoplifting arrest involving Best Buy, with the case set for presentation to the Lee County Grand Jury. Read more on Mississippi News Group.

Around Mississippi

• Mississippi community briefing: Mississippi News Group’s Oct. 12 community briefing rounds up the day’s verified local updates with dates, places, and source links for each item. Read the briefing on Mississippi News Group.
• A first timer’s perspective on the Mississippi State Fair: Claudia Amendoeira writes for Mississippi Today on her first trip to the fair — “all’s fair in love and biscuits.” Read more on DeSoto County News.
• NEMCC, Delta State nursing students present at Destin conference: Nursing students from Northeast Mississippi Community College and Delta State presented their projects at a conference in Destin. Read more on Alcorn County News.

Sports

• Ole Miss tennis collects ITA Regional hardware: Ole Miss women’s tennis player Alice Battesti advanced to the singles final at the ITA Regional Championships, and the Rebel men’s team captured the doubles title. Battesti’s run and the doubles championship on Mississippi Sports.
• Ole Miss women’s golf fourth after two rounds at Illini Invitational: The 20th-ranked Rebel women sit fourth after two rounds in Illinois. Read more on Mississippi Sports.
• Monday night’s high school slate: State-final berths and a softball decider headlined Monday night’s Mississippi high school schedule. See the Games to Watch preview on Mississippi Sports.