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Report: Yalobusha County man killed in North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVA) — A north Mississippi man is dead following a weekend shooting in North Carolina. The Fayetteville Police Department identified the victim as Jonah Taylor, 21. Taylor was from Yalobusha County, Mississippi, and was stationed at Fort Liberty, a U.S. Army base near Fayetteville, WNCN-TV reported. The...
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.
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.
Some prospects stepping up big this spring
Grenada (Miss) High School currently has four of their former players playing in the NFL. Tyre Phillips and Emmanuel Forbes are two guys that come from Mississippi State. Their town is loaded with talent. There are some guys on this team you should know. You never know, they could be in the league one day.
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.
Ole Miss fraternity kicks out member accused of making ape-like sounds toward Black protester
A University of Mississippi fraternity has removed a member who was accused of harassing a Black protester at the college’s pro-Palestine encampment by mimicking a monkey. Video of the protests went viral last week, showing a group of white men standing across from a lone Black woman participating in the protest, with the men dancing, hooting and chanting. One man mimicked a monkey.
13-year-old girl found after missing in Oxford, police say
OXFORD, Miss. - A 13-year-old girl has been found after she went missing in Mississippi, police said. She was reported missing in Oxford, Mississippi, according to the Oxford Police Department (OPD). OPD said the 13-year-old was last seen at the Taylor Bend Apartments around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7.
Attempt to remove Morrow from board fails – Anonymous letter accused alderman of violating residency rules
A special meeting called by Batesville Mayor Hal Ferrell last Tuesday failed to remove longtime Alderman Teddy Morrow from office when his fellow board members voted 4-0 to affirm his residency and qualifications to serve as an elected official, including the right to seek the office of Mayor in next year’s city elections. In the […] The post Attempt to remove Morrow from board fails – Anonymous letter accused alderman of violating residency rules appeared first on The Panolian.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Ole Miss softball loses to Missouri in first round of SEC Tournament
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVA) - The Ole Miss softball team played the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Missouri won the game 3-1. The Rebels now fall to a 31-25 overall record.
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