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Pedestrian dead after being hit by Amtrak train, officials say
QUITMAN CO., MISS. (WMC) - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by an Amtrak train in Sledge, Mississippi, Wednesday night. The Quitman County Sheriff’s Office confirms that the victim is 21-year-old Leedarick Tribble. Amtrak officials say Train 58 was traveling from New Orleans to Chicago when it struck...
MS man sentenced to 20 years in prison for threatening mail carrier
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Sledge, Mississippi man was sentenced to 20 years in prison following his conviction for threatening a postal employee with a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, Henry Weaver, 47, was convicted in federal court on February 13 for a threat that took place on April 23, 2022. Weaver was sentenced on […]
Panola County Jail Log
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. May 6 L.B. […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Code Enforcement Officer Sworn
Judge Jay Westfaul administered the law enforcement oath to Hughey McDaniel last week during a session of Batesville Municipal Court. McDaniel, a retired Mississippi Highway Patrol officer, will serve in the Code Enforcement Office, responsible for routine inspections and policing the city for violations of property codes. McDaniel was a Batesville Police officer from 1992-99 […] The post Code Enforcement Officer Sworn appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log May 7 Pettit St., 65 year old male has fallen and hit his head. Shamrock Dr., 57 year old female with difficulty breathing. Jackson St., 21 year old male with Sickle Cell pain, Lifeguard has been toned. May 8 Keating Rd., near Kroger, two vehicle accident, roadway is blocked. May […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
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