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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.
Panola County Jail Log
Compiled by Brad Greer This list was taken from the log at the Panola County Jail. A name listed does not indicate that a person is guilty of the crime with which they are charged, only that the person has been taken to, and processed at, the facility. April 15 Latisha Sheria Ards, 221 Noble […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Pair arrested in Oxford for Highway 7 auto burglary
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Oxford Police arrested a couple in connection with an early April auto burglary. Police charged Jaya Wiley, 23, of Oxford, with conspiracy to commit a crime and Colan Kemp, 36, of Water Valley, with conspiracy and burglary. Oxford Police responded on April 11 to the...
Women arrested for damaging City Hall fountain must pay restitution
Two women arrested last year for damaging the new fountain next to City Hall will have to pay restitution and stay out of legal trouble for the next year to avoid harsher consequences. Abigail Fuqua, 19, of Virginia and Madison Brown, 18, of North Carolina were arrested in October and each charged with felony malicious […] The post Women arrested for damaging City Hall fountain must pay restitution appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Double Decker Arts Festival is here
Oxford’s annual Double Decker Arts Festival, a renowned celebration of food, music and the arts, kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. with three musical acts on the North Lamar stage. The red double-decker bus, imported from England in 1994, serves as the inspiration and centerpiece of the two-day extravaganza held in the historic downtown square. […] The post Double Decker Arts Festival is here appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
New name and location for Batesville business
Magnolia Finance – formerly Treasurer Loans – held a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, April 25, to celebrate the new name and location at 660 Hwy. 6E, across from Hardee’s. Owners and staff were joined by Batesville officials for the event sponsored by Panola Partnership and its Ambassadors. The post New name and location for Batesville business appeared first on The Panolian.
Mississippi man arrested in connection with 2023 commercial burglary
A Mississippi man has been arrested in connection with a November commercial burglary that resulted in the theft of cash, luxury items and electronics. The Oxford Police Department arrested Octavious McMullen, 24, of Abbeville. In early November 2023, the Oxford Police Department took multiple reports regarding a commercial burglary near...
Taylor's Saturday Evening First Alert Forecast
It’s been windy today, and it will remain breezy tonight! We’ll keep a breeze from the east and southeast. Gusts up to 35 MPH are possible this evening. We won’t cool down much with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s by Sunday morning. It will be humid, too. Sunday will be another breezy, warm, and humid day. A few showers aren't out of the question. Here's the latest forecast.
Auburn heads to Oxford, MS for its final road series of the season
Auburn softball heads to Oxford, MS for a three game road series against Ole Miss. Auburn looks for a series win to stay ahead of last place in the SEC standings. Ole Miss sits in last place in the SEC with a conference record of 3-15 and an overall record of 26-22. They come into the game off the heels of getting swept three games by No. 7 Texas A&M.
Oxford Town tunes up
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is scheduled to take the main stage at the Double Decker Arts Festival Saturday at 7 p.m., just before headliner Brittany Howard performs at 8:30 p.m. This year’s musical lineup covers many genres and will have broad appeal to music fans from across the Mid-South. Double Decker Music Schedule Friday, April 26 […] The post Oxford Town tunes up appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Faithful Friends reunion one of a kind
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News Tucked away neatly off Highway 315 about seven or eight miles from Mt. Olivet, is a compound of a building known as Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Built in the mid-1800s by a lively group of Christians. It remains so today. I had the honor and privilege Saturday to attend […] The post Faithful Friends reunion one of a kind appeared first on The Panolian.
Spring concerts don’t come free (anymore)
This past weekend, country superstar Morgan Wallen returned to Ole Miss campus for his long-anticipated concert at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Last year, Wallen frustrated many attendees by canceling his Sunday night show. But this time, Wallen delivered a full set list, ringing music through the rainy night on April 20. Late...
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