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Saturday sports: Northpoint soccer wins Smoky Mountain division tournament
Lewisburg competed in the Boddie Tournament at Hoover, Ala. Center Hill competed in the Ramp Up x Spartan Showdown. Fall Smoky Mountain Cup at Gatlinburg, Tenn. Northpoint Christian 8, Cumberland County, Tenn. 0. Friday, Aug. 23. Northpoint Christian 0, Walton-Verona, Ky. 0. JUCO Men’s soccer. Mineral Area, Mo. 3,...
Possible pedestrian vs. a vehicle on West Jackson
First responders are on the scene on West Jackson Avenue in front of the Dairy Queen for what appears to be a pedestrian stuck by a vehicle. Passersby reported seeing a man lying in the road and not moving. His condition is unknown at this time. The Oxford Police Department sent an alert via social […] The post Possible pedestrian vs. a vehicle on West Jackson appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ole Miss Volleyball set to begin next week
One exhibition on Saturday before the regular season begins Yes, football season is here and the Rebels will kickoff their season on August 31 against Furman. The Ole Miss Volleyball team is also set to begin their season, starting with an exhibition Saturday August 24th against North...
Ole Miss hosts nationally-ranked Memphis on soccer pitch Sunday night
Ole Miss wraps up the weekend under the lights Sunday against No. 10 Memphis. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. CT in Oxford. The match will be televised on the SEC Network +. Ole Miss enters after a 2-0 win over Georgia Southern this past Thursday. Astrid Nyquist and...
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
The highest and lowest average ticket prices in the SEC and where Ole Miss ranks
Which program has the lowest an highest average ticket price in the SEC this season? And where does Ole Miss rank in the conference and nationally?. According to Bookies.com, the highest avaerage ticket price in the SEC belongs to the Tennessee Volunteers at $156.43, which ranks second overall in the nation behind only the Colorado Buffalos at $172.83. The lowest average ticket price in the SEC is an honor bestowed upon Mississippi State at $12.57.
David McNeely/Edward Jones Weekend Forecast
Today will be sunny with winds from the SE at 5-10 mph. Today’s high will be 94 with a low tonight of 72. Sunny on Sunday with highs in the middle 90’s, lows in the middle 70’s, and winds from the SE at 5 mph. Monday will...
Ripley's James Storey receives prestigious community service award
James Storey has lived his life by a simple creed: “We all can serve, and we all can give back.” Storey is best known for his critical role in one of the biggest wins in Ole Miss football history. He was a senior running back when the Rebels met No. 3-ranked Notre Dame in Jackson in 1977. Storey caught two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter, and Ole Miss ...
‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’: Volunteers clean up Orange Mound streets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of an Orange Mound non-profit say they’re taking back their community one trash bag at a time. If you drive down a portion of Deadrick Avenue in the Orange Mound community, you might notice the road looks a little cleaner. That’s due to the hard work put in by volunteers from […]
Fight breaks out after man stops underage group from buying beer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a trio of suspects they say assaulted a man after he stopped them from buying beer at a gas station. On Friday at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault at 2980 Broad Avenue at Valero. Officers were told that a suspect entered the business and […]
MPD: Couple carjacks Uber driver with their infant in the car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A couple was arrested after Memphis Police said they carjacked an Uber driver with their infant in the car. Anthony Bratcher, 20, was charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, reckless driving and two counts of evading arrest. Kiara Kidd, 18, was charged with carjacking, child endangerment and employment of a firearm during […]
MPD investigating shootout in apartment complex parking lot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Hickory Hill apartment complex. Officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 6400 block of Lake Arbor Trail. When they arrived, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional […]
Local Houston church honors first responders
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in Chickasaw County, are making sure the legacy of a former officer is not forgotten, while also honoring those who currently serve. “A few years ago, we started this first responder’s meal, for all of our first responders in Chickasaw County. Any public servants. We did this in honor of Jeremy Voyles, who was a fallen officer of ours and he was like brother to me growing up”, said Zane Thomas, Parkway Baptist Church Member. “We wanted to do something in his honor, and so in the thought of that, we created this to be able to honor all of our first responders in Chickasaw County.”
‘Show Up & Show Out’ ride raises funds for men’s recovery program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Several dozen motorcyclists rolled over the roads of three Pine Belt counties Saturday afternoon to benefit a men’s recovery ministry. “We’re raising money in memory of Jason and Joyce Waltman, which is a son and mother,” said event organizer Alana Knotts. “Jason had a life of addiction and he was recovered through a men’s drug and alcohol recovery program.”
From Mississippi to Australia: Madison Central graduate’s emotional journey to joining professional soccer team
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Ever since Cariel Ellis was 7 years old, she had a soccer ball at her feet and now her lifelong dream of being a professional player is coming true. “I always prayed and hoped that I would go pro,” Cariel Ellis said. “My parents and all the coaches I had growing up from club always believed in me so I had to continue to believe in myself.”
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