Doctor arrested for practicing without a license
Mukund K. Patel, 50, a general practitioner, was charged on Dec. 21 by the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit with eight counts of practicing without a license, however Agent in Charge Keith Davis said the investigation is still ongoing. (January 5, 2012, Page 2)
No DUI arrests in Oxford on New Year’s Eve
The Oxford Police Department reported no arrests for DUI on New Year’s Eve and no serious or fatal wrecks. However, around the state, three Mississippians lost their lives in wrecks over the holiday weekend. (January 3, 2012, Page 1)
Judge continues Facebook lawsuit
A U.S. District judge has put a local lawsuit against Facebook on hold while the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation decides whether to consolidate the suit with at least 11 other identical lawsuits that have been filed around the country against the social media giant. (December 20, 2011, Page 1A)
Oxford’s roads to be heavily patrolled during the holidays
Local law enforcement will be out in force over the next two weeks to make sure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. (December 16, 2011, Page 2A)
Jury awards $350,000 in assault lawsuit
A jury awarded an Oxford man $350,000 in damages for injuries he claims he suffered after another man punched him in the face several times in July 2009. (December 14, 2011, Page 2)
Judge to decide fate of race discrimination suit
Attorneys for North East Mississippi Electrical Power Association have asked a U.S. District Court judge to throw out a $388,000 jury verdict against the utility company that resulted from a lawsuit filed by a former employee who claimed he was fired because of his race. (December 9, 2011, Page 2A)
Former Ole Miss assistant baseball coach arrested in child sex sting
BLOG: Rob Francis, a former Ole Miss assistant baseball coach from 2008-10, was arrested Tuesday in a child sex sting. (more…) (December 7, 2011)
Judge denies electrician’s motion
A Circuit Court judge denied recently a motion by Bubba Mize to dismiss an indictment for felon malicious mischief and a motion to grant sanctions against the District Attorney’s Office. (December 6, 2011, Page 3)
Wife of New Albany football coach shot
NEW ALBANY (AP) — Police say the wife of New Albany High School’s football coach has been killed in a shooting at their home that also wounded the coach. (more…) (December 6, 2011, Page 7)
Cambridge resident shoots suspected burglar
The Oxford Police Department is investigating a burglary that happened early this morning at Cambridge Station Apartments that left one suspect shot in the leg by a female when she returned home and found him in the apartment. OPD apprehended the suspect who is at the hospital being treated for his injuries. The second suspect is still at large. (December 2, 2011, Page 9A)
