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Water Valley man faces felony for aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was arrested recently for an aggravated assault that occurred at Abbeville Market. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday deputies received a report of an aggravated assault at Abbeville Market. Investigators were called to investigate the incident. Investigators conducted interviews with the victim and witness, and were able to […] The post Water Valley man faces felony for aggravated assault appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Two charged after report of damage to a vehicle
A local man and woman were arrested recently in connection with a vehicle burglary. According to reports, on April 11 the Oxford Police Department arrived at the 150 block of Highway 7 for a report of property damage. A car’s window had been shattered and property was stolen from the glove box. After an investigation, […] The post Two charged after report of damage to a vehicle appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi city official fired after reportedly being found using fuel card that was to have been confiscated
The public works director for a small Mississippi community has been fired after being accused of using a fuel card that was not supposed to have been in his possession. WTVA in Tupelo reports that Calhoun City Public Works Director Brenton Reynolds was fired on April 12 after officials discovered that a fuel card that was supposed to be turned in two years ago was still in use.
Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament
Boater Blake Hodge of Oxford caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on Grenada Lake. Hosted by the Grenada Tourism Commission, the tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Mississippi Division. Hodge earned $9,813, including the […] The post Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
School bus overturned Friday morning in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — A school bus overturned Friday morning, April 19 in Grenada County. The wreck happened on Highway 333. Robbie Buchanan of the Grenada School District said the driver was the only person onboard. Buchanan said the driver if OK. Law enforcement is investigating the wreck.
Como’s Ingle Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division at Grenada Lake event
Jeff Ingle of Como won the Strike King co-angler division and $1,274 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 11 pounds, 8 ounces, in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Grenada Lake . Hosted by the Grenada Tourism Commission, the tournament was the second event of […] The post Como’s Ingle Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division at Grenada Lake event appeared first on The Panolian.
Area high school baseball teams begin playoffs
A rainy weekend has high school baseball playoffs influx, but area teams are prepared to throw first pitch to open up important series. While Starkville High School won’t begin its playoff run until next week, Eupora, Choctaw County and East Webster are ready to roll. The Eupora Eagles were...
Justin Phongsavanh is chasing his dream of being a champion in Paris
In high school, Justin was involved in football, track and field, wrestling and rugby. But in October 2015, Phongsavanh and his friend were gunned down in a fast-food parking lot which resulted in him being paralyzed below the waist.
Baseball Game Recap: Vardaman Rams vs. Houlka Wildcats
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against West Union, Vardaman was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Houlka Wildcats 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Vardaman, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. The team relied heavily on Justyn Gordon, who...
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