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Man denied bail for Mississippi hostage situation

By Gracie King Feb 11, 2026 | 9:19 AM

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A man arrested for allegedly holding an elderly woman hostage has been denied bail. According to a news release, Jackson County Court Judge Mark Watts denied bail for 47-year-old Jeffrey Lynn Nelson on Tuesday, Feb. 10. On Monday, Feb. 9, deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a […]