Welcome to the Legion: World War II veteran, Starkville resident to receive French honor
STARKVILLE — When a Starkville man graduated high school in the 1940s, there was little doubt what his next move would be.
The United States was in the heart of World War II, and any able-bodied man was bound for military service, either by choice or through the draft.
Navistar to provide $880M in upgrades for military vehicles
WEST POINT — Navistar Defense, LLC received a $880 million delivery order Tuesday to upgrade 2,717 International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.
Police recover counterfeit money, arrest one
Area law enforcement agencies are investigating numerous reports of counterfeit money. West Point Assistant Police Chief Avery Cook said his department made one arrest Friday — Quenton Davis, 21, of 16 Redbird Lane in Aberdeen, who was charged with counterfeiting. He was released on bond Saturday.
Smithville bank robbed; suspects in custody
SMITHVILLE — Monroe County law enforcement officials arrested a Tupelo woman on a charge of armed robbery Tuesday after a Renasant Bank branch in Smithville was robbed at around 11:30 a.m. A male was taken into custody later in the day in Lee County but was released without being charged.
Arkansas man dies after electrocution in Monroe
An Arkansas man visiting family for the holidays died New Year’s Eve after a metal pole he was moving made contact with a power line.
Woman who hit cyclist appeals $50 fine
WEST POINT — The Clay County woman found guilty of negligence and fined $50 for running over Starkville cyclist Jan Morgan has filed an appeal.
Rescued Macon dogs ready for adoption
It’s been a difficult month for the neglected herd of dogs and the volunteers who rescued them from a residence on Firetower Road in Macon and took them to a makeshift shelter for medical treatment and eventual adoption.
Police chief: Murder victim ‘fired at for no reason;’ suspect mistook firecrackers for gunfire (updated 4:57 p.m.)
WEST POINT — Details of the murder of Starkville High School student Devin Mitchell have emerged.
Mitchell, who was murdered early New Year’s Day, was visiting relatives at Ridgewood Apartments on East Main Street when he was shot by Tavaris F. Collins, according to police.
Starkville High student murdered in West Point; 31-year-old man in custody
WEST POINT — Starkville High School junior Devin Mitchell was shot and killed Sunday morning at the Ridgewood Apartments at 1311 E. Main St. in West Point.
Clay County 911 received calls at 2:55 a.m. of gunshots fired near the complex. Officers arrived and found Mitchell, 16, of Starkville, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later transported to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo where he died as a result of his injuries, West Point Police Chief Tim Brinkley said.
WPPD has arrested Tavaris F. Collins, 31, aka “Frog” and charged him with murder. Brinkley said a motive for the murder is still under investigation.
Cow killed, car towed after crash
CLAY COUNTY — A mother and infant child escaped injury after their car collided with a cow Tuesday night. The cow wasn’t as fortunate.
Crawford BBQ joint gets smoked
A staple barbecue joint in Crawford caught fire Wednesday morning.
Christmas capers, murder remain unsolved in West Point
WEST POINT — The latest in a string of Christmas gift burglaries has West Point police close to making an arrest.
Alabama woman to discontinue tornado Facebook site
ATLANTA — In the weeks and months after tornadoes tore through homes across the South, pictures and documents rained on yards hundreds of miles away.
Historical marker finds a new home
MERIDIAN — A historic marker that denotes the importance of Meridian as a railroad hub has been moved to the Union Station depot from Interstate 20.
Tupelo runway extension costs rise
TUPELO — The Tupelo Airport Authority has agreed to a $267,000 increase requested by the company building a runway extension.
Liberty men hole up in houses; at liberty no more
In separate incidents Wednesday, two people barricaded themselves in their West Alabama homes to keep law enforcement at bay.
Clay County drug court doing its job, director says to selectmen
WEST POINT — Clay County’s drug court is growing by the month. Edward Houston, drug court director, delivered another positive report to the West Point Board of Selectmen Tuesday night, noting increased participation and rehabilitation successes.
Aberdeen superintendent fired
ABERDEEN — Aberdeen school board members voted to fire their top educator Monday night. The school board dismissed Chester Leigh in executive session during their regular meeting on Monday.
Southern Baptists wait on convention for name change
Thomas Southerland, 68, was raised a Southern Baptist.
He was steeped in a 166-year-old tradition of conservative, strict biblical beliefs. He serves as the business administrator for First Baptist Church in downtown Columbus.
Canine rescue: Humane Society saves more than 100 dogs
MACON — Christmas greetings flank each end of Jefferson Street in downtown Macon: Peace on Earth, Joy to the World. A few miles away, in an abandoned factory, those who have known little peace or joy are getting a second chance following one of the largest canine rescues Mississippi animal rights activists have seen in recent years.