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Former tax assessor accused of embezzling $300K from Benton County, MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former tax assessor for Benton County, Mississippi has been arrested and charged with embezzlement in public office. Shannon Wilburn is accused of taking more than $300,000 in daily collections paid to the Benton County Tax Collector’s office for his own personal use, according to a news release from State Auditor Shad […]
Two Dead in East Prentiss County Crash Involving ATV and Ford Expedition
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has reported that a second person has died following a collision in east Prentiss County. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday, September 2, on Highway 365.
Four Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Shooting Incident at Gulfport Airbnb
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Darkhorse Press, four men renting an Airbnb in Gulfport have been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following a shooting incident early. The arrest came after police responded to a report of gunfire at the residence, located in the 1100 block of 19th Street.
OPD arrests 13 for DUI during first home game weekend
The first Ole Miss Rebels home football game weekend brought lots of folks to Oxford. “We had a very good weekend,” said OPD Chief Jeff McCutchen. “We saw good crowds. We were able to get traffic in and out quickly. We made several DUI arrests on Friday night, but overall it was a safe weekend.” […] The post OPD arrests 13 for DUI during first home game weekend appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tunica County Sheriff's Office Investigates Fatal Shooting
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Tunica County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of September 2, 2024. At approximately 7:52 p.m., deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at 2669 Kirby Road in Robinsonville, MS. Upon arrival, law enforcement and first responders found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of Pafford EMS, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by Tunica County Coroner Glen Grant.
Desoto County Sheriff Warns of Scam
Desoto County Sheriff's Department has issued a warning of an individual attemtpting to scam people over the phone by calling and pretending to be Captain Danny Wilkey. According to the department, the scammer is threatening arrest for fines and demanding money.
Vicksburg Police Department Issues Weekly Report
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. September 3, 2024 The Vicksburg Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Penny L. Jones, has released its weekly update for the period of August 26 to September 1, 2024.
Monroe County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Monroe County Sheriff's Department, John Allen Seymore was apprehended at his home on Seymore Road on Friday afternoon by Monroe County SWAT and the Narcotics Multi-Agency Unit (NMNU). His bond has been set at $50,000 by Justice Court Judge Brandon Davis. As of the latest update, Seymore is currently out on bond.
Golf Channel bestows preseason honors on Ole Miss women
With the 2024-25 season quickly approaching, Ole Miss women's golf and senior Caitlyn Macnab received preseason recognition, as announced by the Golf Channel on Tuesday. The Rebels sit in the Top-25 once again, checking in at No. 24 while Macnab was named a third team All-American. Although the Rebels lost...
Nine Children Removed from Pontotoc County Home Following Drug-Related Investigation
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department, on Friday, August 30, 2024, a coordinated effort by the Special Victims Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Patrol Deputies, and the North Pontotoc School Resource Officer led to the removal of nine children from a residence on Graham Road in Pontotoc County.
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