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Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
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.
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
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...
Former Mississippi community college technician charged with embezzlement
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Special agents from the State Auditor’s Office arrested a former Itawamba Community College (ICC) Telecommunications and Information Services Technician. State Auditor Shad White said Timothy Lucius has been charged with one count of embezzlement. Lucius is accused of selling multiple pieces of electronic equipment, owned by ICC, on his personal […]
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.
Double murder suspect captured in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) – A double murder suspect was captured in Scott County. Scott County deputies said they were notified that Carlos Daniels was in the county on Thursday, July 11. They said the double homicide occurred in Winston County the same day. Investigators said Chief Deputy Brad Ellis spotted Daniels’ vehicle on Highway […]
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...
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