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Vicksburg woman pleads guilty to Directing a Child to commit a felony
A Vicksburg woman pleaded guilty to Directing a Child to commit a felony on Wednesday. Laquesha Davis, who was initially charged with the June 14, 2021 murder of Malik Vallerie, gave an open plea in front of Judge James Chaney. Davis’ former co-defendant, Demarion Reed, was also charged with murder...
DSU Athletics to host Manning and Rogers for A Night of Champions
By Nathan Duff Delta State Communications Delta State University President Dr. Daniel J. Ennis appeared on The Gallo Radio Show on SuperTalk MS last week to give updates on campus activities and to promote A Night of Champions. A special event featuring Mississippi football legend Archie Manning and Delta State Alumni and Athletics Hall of […] The post DSU Athletics to host Manning and Rogers for A Night of Champions appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tigers Earn Dizzy Dean Trophy
The Batesville Tigers finished runner up in the Dizzy Dean World Series held earlier this month in Southaven. The team faced competition from across the Southeast in the minor league World Series competition. Pictured are team members with their trophy and rings. They are (front, from left) Levi Anderson, Gio Cabrera, MJ Patton, Jacob McBride, […] The post Tigers Earn Dizzy Dean Trophy appeared first on The Panolian.
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores nationwide. Are Mississippi stores closing?
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. According to multiple media reports, representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath &...
Texas company sidesteps charity care requirement to reopen St. Dominic’s mental health unit
A for-profit, Texas-based company will reopen the shuttered St. Dominic’s psychiatric unit by the end of the year, though it will not have to provide the level of charity care deemed “reasonable” by the state. Oceans received pushback from the Mississippi Department of Health and Merit Health...
Police Make Eighth Arrest in Nelson Street Murder Case
Authorities have made a development in the investigation of the June 29th murder on Nelson Street, with the arrest of a suspect linked to the shooting death of Michael Washington. Detectives executed an arrest warrant on Wednesday, July 10th, charging 17-year-old Tyler Moore of Greenville with Capital Murder, Conspiracy to...
Indianola Shooting at Night Club Leaves 3 Dead, 13 Injured
INDIANOLA, Miss. – Mayor Ken Featherstone expressed his sorrow to Magnolia Tribune earlier this week following a shooting in Indianola on Sunday morning. The incident occurred on Church Street near the Sunflower County Courthouse. Shots rang out just after midnight, striking a large crowd gathered near a nightclub. Indianola...
‘Christmas in July’ event in Laurel Thursday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The United Way of the Pine Belt Region is hosting its “Christmas in July” event in Laurel Thursday. “We are excited to share about the mission of the United Way,” said Betsy Ivey, UWPBR executive director. The group is partnering with Community Bank...
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