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Senatobia mother says two teen daughters wrongfully arrested by police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Senatobia mother is demanding justice after she says her two daughters were wrongfully arrested and taken to juvenile lock-up. On Wednesday, Shanecia Miller was standing outside the Tate County Courthouse holding a purse and school backpack belonging to her daughters, 13-year-old A’laysha and 14-year-old Aniyah. Both girls were sent to a […]
Mom speaks out after video shows assistant principal kick her daughter during fight
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - A DeSoto County mom has filed charges against one of the assistant principals at Southaven Middle after a video surfaced of him appearing to handle a student roughly. Mcentyre said her daughter was fighting with another person when assistant principal Granger Brown snatched her and...
Two former Memphis police officers indicted after deadly wreck during pursuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two former Memphis Police officers have been indicted, accused of causing a deadly wreck during an unauthorized pursuit last year, then leaving the scene of the accident without aiding the victims. Marquavius Williams and Ontarian Malone Jr. are charged in the indictment handed down Thursday with...
Mid-South father frustrated, 12-year-old son arrested at school without his knowledge
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - A Southaven father says he feels his son’s rights were violated after police interrogated him without a parent present. He said his 12-year-old son, a student at Southaven Middle School, was accused of receiving and distributing a nude photo from another student to his classmates. Since...
R.L. Boyce film premieres this week
News Release The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) this week premiered a series of tribute films celebrating the life and work of Hill Country blues musician R.L. Boyce of Como and the eight other gifted individuals awarded the 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Beautifully crafted […] The post R.L. Boyce film premieres this week appeared first on The Panolian.
Tornado shelters in Desoto and Shelby counties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Desoto County Emergency Services announced that several tornado shelters will be opening ahead of severe weather expected to roll into the Mid-South Wednesday night. Those who do not feel comfortable sheltering inside their home should take action before a tornado warning is issued. You should not drive to a shelter at the […]
Clear Creek boat ramp reopens at Sardis Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announced Thursday that the boat ramp at Clear Creek has been reopened for public boat launching. Clear Creek is a popular access point for fishermen on the south side of Sardis Lake. The ramp was closed in March 2023 when a portion of the concrete surface collapsed. […] The post Clear Creek boat ramp reopens at Sardis Lake appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Severe storms move through Mid-South
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for southern Shelby County and northern DeSoto County until about 4:30 a.m Thursday. Much of north Mississippi was under a Tornado Watch until 10 a.m. Lines of wind and rain hit Memphis just before 1 a.m. Another line hit around 4. Earlier coverage is below MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The […]
Two Mississippi students among 161 across country named as 2024 Presidential Scholars
Two Mississippi students — Noah Curtis Lee and Iris Jiani Xue — have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Noah and Iris are both from Southaven and attend the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 2024 U.S....
Courtland man accused of credit card fraud
OXFORD – A Panola County man has been arrested in connection with the fraudulent use of a credit card at an Oxford business. Oxford police responded to a business in the 2200 block of Jackson Avenue May 3 to take a report on credit card fraud. An individual from out of state called the business regarding a charge on their card at that location. After a brief investigation, Ladarius Wren, 31, of Courtland, was arrested for credit card fraud.
Oxford falls to Hernando in first game of the 7A North Half
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers dropped a hard-fought loss to the Hernando Tigers 2-1 on Friday in the first game of the 7A North Half Championship series. Oxford (23-11) on the scoreboard first with a run in the second on a double off the bat of Jack Harper. The Chargers starter Brady […] The post Oxford falls to Hernando in first game of the 7A North Half appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Juveniles charged in bomb threats
On May 1, the Lafayette County Criminal Investigations Unit was notified regarding a bomb threat that was called into the Lafayette High School office. Once it was determined that the area was safe, investigators began investigating the threat. During the investigation, a call was traced and it was determined that a juvenile suspect made the […] The post Juveniles charged in bomb threats appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Rapper Jucee Froot indicted on drug charge in MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis rapper Jucee Froot has been indicted on a felony drug charge involving “magic mushrooms,” authorities in DeSoto County, Mississippi said Wednesday. Terrica Alexander, 29, of Memphis, was a passenger in a GMC Yukon that was pulled over by DeSoto County deputies on Aug. 11, 2022. According to the grand jury indictment, […]
April restaurant inspections released
The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 70 food service inspections in Lafayette County between April 1 and April 30, with 56 facilities receiving A grades. There were three B grades and two Cs assigned. Restaurants and other food facilities are required to display their inspection results with a letter grade to clearly communicate the most […] The post April restaurant inspections released appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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