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Former Lafayette student, recent Kossuth graduate killed in wreck
An early morning wreck on Highway 30 claimed the life of a recent Kossuth High School graduate. At about 6:36 a.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to Highway 30 near Oxford Sand and Gravel for a wreck. The Alcorn County News reported this afternoon that Logan Williams, 18, died […] The post Former Lafayette student, recent Kossuth graduate killed in wreck appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man pleads guilty to murder after shooting cousin, dumping body
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - A 21-year-old Mississippi man was sentenced to four decades in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office. Prosecutors said that Jaheem Cunningham got into an argument with his cousin in March 2023 while the two were lying on...
Annual 4-H All Star Conference Ongoing At UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members...
Father, daughter robbed while closing restaurant in southeast Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for two suspects they say robbed a father and daughter while they were closing a southeast Memphis restaurant Sunday night. According to reports, just before 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Tokyo Grill located at 2801 Kirby Road, where they were advised that two victims had been […]
MPD squad car crashes out in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Two Memphis Police Department (MPD) police officers are recovering, Tuesday, after investigators said they crashed a patrol car while heading to assist in a foot chase. Police said the officers crashed into an innocent bystander’s Chevy Tahoe. ”His legs are pretty swollen. I didn’t see any...
Arrest made in Whitehaven gas station carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested after being involved in a carjacking two months ago at a Whitehaven gas station, Memphis Police say. Henry Pious is charged with carjacking, employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On May 14, the […]
Local organizations awarded nearly $5.5 million in federal, city grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis organizations making an impact every day in our community just got a big boost to the tune of more than $5 million. The money is from federal and city grants spread across multiple groups here. About $5.3 million in federal funds was given to organizations...
Grizzlies reporter reveals chilling Cam Spencer statement that will get fans hyped
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cam Spencer is turning heads early on in his professional career. Despite falling to the late second round of June's NBA Draft, the reigning NCAA Champion has captivated both teammates and audiences alike with his impressive on-court skill set and unique competitive nature. Already, core members...
Mississippi’s Black students more likely to repeat grades: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the end of school segregation nationwide, data reveals that racialized differences are still present in Mississippi’s public education system. Mississippi has historically had growing pains related to racial issues. School desegregation was not enforced in the state until 1970, 16 years after the landmark Brown v. […]
Two women arrested after posting ‘disturbing’ video of toddler on social media
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Two Forrest City women are in jail after a video posted to social media shows a one-year-old with their hands and feet bound. “Friday evening, we were alerted to a video of a child that was in dire need of help,” St. Francis County Detective Seargent Cody Jackson said. Jackson told […]
Two men injured after shooting in West Helena
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a shooting left two injured on the evening of July 15 at an Exxon station in West Helena. According to reports, the Helena-West Helena Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at 670 Sebastian Street. Upon arrival, witnesses stated...
‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers
By Ian Sparks Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and even funerals are all adorned with flowers. They are there in the best of times and the worst of times. For Lenny and Sandra Baronowski, flowers are there all the time. The Baronowskis are natives of Sardis, but their journey is anything but linear. “We’ve known […] The post ‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers appeared first on The Panolian.
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,...
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