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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.
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...
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.
Rose Hill Memorial being built in Okolona
A Chickasaw County man is building a memorial in Okolona for the community to represent past, present and future generations. A Chickasaw County man is building a memorial in Okolona for the community to represent past, present and future generations.
Flywheel Festival features antique engines, food, fun
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 20 years, Todd Hughes has been feeding hungry flywheel festival crowds. “Funnel cakes, corn dogs, lemonade, tater twisters, snow cones, frozen drinks, but our funnel cakes are really good,” Hughes said. Antique flywheels are another big attraction for those who restore...
Chickasaw County hospital now has an open emergency room
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – An emergency room has opened at the Houston hospital. This addition to Progressive Health of Houston is filling a gap in life-saving healthcare that has been missing in the area for 10 years. "We hope to give the best possible care that's available here,” said...
Man arrested for kicking, spitting on officers at Morgan Wallen concert
OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - A man was arrested for assault of a police officer during Morgan Wallen’s recent concert in Oxford, Mississippi. Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Hunter Flanagan got into a fight in the crowd at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and officers were called to break it up.
Third arrest made in Pontotoc County home invasion investigation
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — A third arrest has been made in connection with a home invasion in Pontotoc County. Marshals arrested Allen Hendricks Jr. on Wednesday, April 24 in Tupelo, the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department announced. Four individuals broke into a house along Highway 15 South on April...
Senior Day road trip with the family
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route My sister Genell asked if I was going to Senior Day (S.AL.T. – Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) in Pontotoc and there wer no appointments on the calendar, and Angie said yes so off we went. The event was held in the Pontotoc County Agriculture Arena and the floor […] The post Senior Day road trip with the family appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
New safety measures being put in place along the Tanglefoot Trail
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – New safety measures are being put in place along the Tanglefoot Trail. The trail follows a former railroad line that runs from Houston, through Pontotoc, New Albany, and to Ripley. And while there have been no reports of crimes in Houston’s part of the trail,...
South Pontotoc Schools notified of ‘potential threat’ over the weekend, school district says
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — The Pontotoc County School District said it’s investigating a possible threat made toward South Pontotoc Schools. The school district shared the news on its Facebook page at 12:33 p.m. on Monday. WTVA 9 News reached out to Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask who said...
Houston High School hosted second signing day for its seniors
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — Houston High School hosted its second Senior Signing Day on Monday. The event looks similar to a signing ceremony for high school athletes. However, Houston’s event is for all its senior students, including those entering the armed forces. Organizers said the goal is to...
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