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37th Annual Wildlife Extravaganza to be held July 26-28
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show, July 26-28 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment.
Colorado fugitive found, arrested in George County: Sheriff’s Office
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A woman wanted in Colorado was found and arrested in Mississippi on Sunday, July 14, according to the George County Sheriff’s Office. GCSO officials said today that they received a call Sunday that led them to arrest Danielle Compton, a fugitive from Greeley, Colo., who was wanted for escape. Compton […]
Mississippi sheriff investigating threatening emails, texts to woman who apologized for post about Trump shooting
Mississippi authorities are investigating threatening emails and text messages sent to the woman who apologized for a post she made about the shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania that she meant to be humorous. Unfortunately for her, others did not think the post was funny. During the rally,...
Tannehill president-elect of Mississippi Bar
J. Rhea Tannehill, Jr. of Oxford became president-elect of The Mississippi Bar on July 12. He will serve as the Bar’s 120th President beginning next July. The Mississippi Bar is composed of nearly 9,000 active members who are licensed to practice law in Mississippi. Tannehill has been practicing law in Oxford since he graduated from […] The post Tannehill president-elect of Mississippi Bar appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi Highway Patrol hosted job fair this weekend
This weekend, Mississippi Highway Patrol kick started the recruiting process for its next cadet class. Troop K held a job fair Saturday afternoon at its offices north of Biloxi, with troopers talking to potential recruits about what the job entails and new benefits for Mississippi troopers. One new selling point...
Emergency medical services return to Smith County good for healthcare delivery, economy
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. (Photo provided by Covington County Hospital) The new facility is projected to have an economic impact of nearly $30 million per year and create upwards of 80 new local jobs. For nearly a decade, some 14,000 Smith County residents have been without...
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
MSU to the Rescue: Veterinary Medicine College Again Saves Rare Sea Turtle
One Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, among the world’s most endangered sea turtle species, has had its third successful visit for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Better known by university veterinarians as Toast Malone, this turtle recently arrived with a fishhook lodged in...
Velma Jackson graduating seniors recognized for achievements
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Velma Jackson graduating seniors Zaaliyah Chesser and Cornell Bacon are making strides this year. “I’ve been able to hold up my grades thankfully this whole year,” said Zaaliyah Chesser. Chesser is graduating with honors. “This is the first time having all year honor roll,” Chesser said. It wasn’t an easy […]
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