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MS repeat offender sentenced to 15 years in prison for gun violation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Sardis, Mississippi man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office. In January of 2022, Jamaal Ellison, 40, was stopped by an Oxford Police officer for speeding, but fled the scene in his car. Reports say he […]
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, […]
Suspected Kidnapper Apprehended in Mississippi After Nationwide Search, U.S. Marshals Arrest Memphis Man
The U.S. Marshals have clamped down on a man wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping and Domestic assault after a nationwide manhunt ended in Mississippi. Joseph Brown, 32, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is facing charges following an alleged domestic incident last month that led to a woman's abduction in Memphis, Tennessee.
Addison Lawrence to represent Panola County at Miss Hospitality contest in July
The Panola Partnership has presented the 2024 Miss Hospitality title to Addison Lawrence, 20, daughter of Mario and Natalie Lawrence, and will participate in this year’s 75th year of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition in Hattiesburg this July. The role of Miss Hospitality is to be the face of a county’s tourism and economic development, […] The post Addison Lawrence to represent Panola County at Miss Hospitality contest in July appeared first on The Panolian.
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 29 Bonnie Lynn Winter, 650 Vance […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Horn Lake accepts bid for new animal shelter
HORN LAKE, Miss. — The City of Horn Lake is one step closer to building a new animal shelter, replacing the present shelter built in 1991. Glenn Andrews, the director of Animals Services of Horn Lake, points to just one of the reasons it’s time for a new Horn Lake Animal Shelter. “This building was […]
Sunday night fray blamed on tequila
It was ocho on the cinco in Batesville Sunday night. Eight citizens were arrested following a melee outside El Mariachi Bar and Grill. Cell phone videos of the disturbance have been widely circulated in North Mississippi and beyond, drawing comments about the brazen contempt shown for local law enforcement. Of the hundred or more participants […] The post Sunday night fray blamed on tequila appeared first on The Panolian.
Thaxton man killed in Tuesday morning crash
A Thaxton man was killed Tuesday when his vehicle went off the road in Lafayette County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, troopers responded to a crash on Highway 30 in Lafayette County. A 2000 Dodge Durango, driven by Tommy Gates, 63, of Thaxton, was traveling east on Highway 30 […] The post Thaxton man killed in Tuesday morning crash appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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.
Horn Lake accepts $4.6 million bid to build animal shelter
Horn Lake has voted to accept the low bid of $4.6 million to build a new animal shelter despite concerns by some on the Board of Aldermen that the real cost once it is equipped could end up costing over $6 million. The motion to accept the bid from Murphy...
Lafayette County property owner has 30 days to clean up tires, vehicles
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors gave a property owner 30 days to clean up their land or face legal consequences. On Monday, the Board held a public hearing to determine if the unclean conditions at 37 CR 427 are a menace to public health, safety and welfare. The supervisors unanimously voted that it was. […] The post Lafayette County property owner has 30 days to clean up tires, vehicles appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Bill increasing tax credits for private schools defeated at end of session
Legislation that would have increased the proceeds from state tax credits available to private schools died a quiet death late in the just-completed 2024 session. The proposal to increase the tax credits available through the Children’s Promise Act was defeated in the 52-member Senate with 21 yes votes and 16 no votes. Since the proposal dealt with taxation, it needed a three-fifths majority to pass.
Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff
Chef Erika Lipe, a native of Batesville and owner of Sola Oxford, was named the winner of the Mississippi Seafood Cookoff in Gulfport on Friday, becoming the first ever Queen of Mississippi Seafood. Lipe said becoming the first woman to win the state title was exactly what motivated her to join the competition. “When I […] The post Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff appeared first on The Panolian.
Abbeville resident inducted into Lions of MS Hall of Fame
Abbeville resident Ron Kitchens was recently inducted into the Lions of Mississippi Hall of Fame at the State Convention in the Biloxi Visitors Center. In order to be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame, a Lion must have been a Mississippi Lion for 15 years, with five of those years having contributed outstanding service on […] The post Abbeville resident inducted into Lions of MS Hall of Fame appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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