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Alcorn County doctor charged with reckless manslaughter after fatal wreck
Police charged an Alcorn County medical doctor following a fatal wreck in Corinth. He is now out on bond. Alcorn County doctor charged with manslaughter after fatal wreck. Police charged an Alcorn County medical doctor following a fatal wreck in Corinth.
Tupelo, Booneville to host memorials for fallen police officers next week
TUPELO — At least two northeast Mississippi communities will host ceremonies next week as part of National Law Enforcement Memorial Week. The Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Memorial Service, hosted by Wives of Warriors and C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), will begin at 6 p.m. outside the theater at the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo.
Lafayette softball falls to Corinth in opening game of the series
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores softball team falls to Corinth 7-1 in the opening game of the 5A North Half Championship on Thursday. Lafayette (25-10) and Corinth were in a pitchers’ duel throughout the first two innings. The Commodores had Mabry Eason in the circle facing Corinth. Corinth (21-6) got on the […] The post Lafayette softball falls to Corinth in opening game of the series appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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 […]
Safe Haven Baby Boxes coming to Tupelo, Booneville
City leaders in Tupelo and Booneville recently approved of the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station. Safe Haven Baby Boxes coming to Tupelo, Booneville. City leaders in Tupelo and Booneville recently approved of the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station.
Boys & Girls Club in Tippah County to move to new location
RIPLEY, Miss. (WTVA) – The Tippah County Boys & Girls Club will move into a new building soon. The Tippah County Board of Supervisors last year approved the sale of the former National Guard Armory building located on Line Street for the Ripley location. The Peoples Bank of Ripley...
Pounders hits strikeout milestone as Warriors take Game 1
CORINTH – Callie Pounders’ historic season continued with another stellar start, and Corinth found some life at the plate late. That was more than enough for a 7-1 win over Lafayette at home Thursday night in Game 1 of the Class 5A North half finals. Pounders became the first Corinth pitcher to record 200 strikeouts in a single season with a 10-strikeout performance, and a six-run sixth inning gave her plenty of run support late.
Increased costs short-circuit Saltillo generator plan
SALTILLO – Rising costs for equipment, shipping and installation have halted Saltillo’s plans to install an 80-kilowatt generator to power the city hall and fire department as an emergency operations center in case of a disaster. “We had to withdraw from the program because costs have gone up...
Baldwyn to begin appointing its police chief instead of using elections
BALDWYN, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Baldwyn will soon begin appointing its police chief instead of using elections to fill the position. Mayor Roslynn Clark said there is a statute that gives municipalities the ability to appoint police chiefs. She said the Board of Aldermen voted to use...
Baldwyn could soon sell alcohol on Sundays
BALDWYN, Miss. (WTVA) – The city of Baldwyn could soon sell alcohol on Sundays. Mayor Roslynn Clark says the Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss the matter. She said alcohol sales on Sunday could be a good thing because taxes from the sales could be used in beautifying the city by investing it in infrastructure and other projects.
54-year-old man killed in Lincoln crash
LINCOLN — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. Friday, May 3, has claimed the life of a Booneville, Miss. man, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Ronald J. McKinney, 54, was fatally injured when the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado he was...
Corinth's Moore, East Union's Harmon voted Athletes of the Week
Corinth’s McKinley Moore and East Union’s Landon Harmon have been voted Daily Journal Athletes of the Week. Moore, a sophomore first baseman, went 4 for 8 with a double, a home run, five RBIs and three runs scored in Corinth’s sweep of Pontotoc in the Class 5A quarterfinals. She received 48% of the vote in the Female Athlete of the Week poll, beating out Mantachie’s Ramsey Montgomery and Kossuth’s Hadley James.
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