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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.
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.
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.
Eupora issues boil water alert on Thursday for some of its customers
EUPORA, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Eupora issued a boil water alert on Thursday, April 25 for some of its customers. This affects all customers who live south of Roane Avenue. The city issued the alert because of a loss of water pressure. This will remain in effect...
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.
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,...
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...
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.
OCH Regional Medical Center Athlete of the Week: Landry Winter
After a solid sophomore season that saw Winter do some good things for an Eagle team that made strides, this year was a year that had to see him step into an even bigger role. As one of the most important pitchers on the squad, Winter is also a player that the team counts on at the plate and as a vocal leader and his emergence has coincided with the young Eupora team now flying high.
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.
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...
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