DA files response to Mize complaint
Circuit Court Judge John A. Gregory has set a date for a probable cause hearing in the case against Oxford Police Assistant Chief Joey East by Oxford electrician Bubba Mize and the District Attorney’s Office filed a response to Mize’s motion to dismiss. (October 18, 2011, Page 2)
Game day weekend keeps police busy
Local law enforcement officers had little time to rest during the biggest SEC football home-game weekend thus far this season.
The Oxford Police Department responded to more than 197 calls between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. this morning. (October 17, 2011, Page 1A)
Domestic violence month is a time to educate
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is the time of year local and national organizations try to spread the word and educate the public about the signs and dangers of domestic violence. (October 14, 2011, Page 1A)
Grand jury indicts Mize for malicious mischief
After being indicted on a charge of felony malicious mischief, Bubba Mize filed a motion with the Circuit Court alleging the District Attorney’s Office violated a nonprosecution agreement after he filed a complaint against an Oxford Police Department official in August. (October 14, 2011, Page 1A)
Trial in murder-suicide case continued
The trial of David Jackson Williams, accused of killing Ole Miss student Demetria Bracey in 2005, has been continued until February. (October 13, 2011, Page 2)
Rural Legal Services to stay in Oxford
After much contentious discussion and planning by the directors of the North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, legal help for low-income families will remain in Oxford; however, many services will be cut. (October 11, 2011, Page 1)
Wrongful death suit moved to Oxford
A Hinds County judge has ruled the wrongful death lawsuit against the University of Mississippi in the death of football player Bennie Abram will be heard in Oxford at the Lafayette County Courthouse. (October 4, 2011, Page 2)
Judge unseals Scruggs’ appeal motion
A federal judge ruled Monday to unseal Richard “Dickie” Scruggs’ motion to set aside his conviction and sentence in the judicial bribery case that involved former Circuit Court Judge Bobby DeLaughter. (October 4, 2011, Page 2)
Resident helps bring escapee back to jail
Albert William Bagwell, 27, is back behind bars after walking off from a work detail Friday. Investigators say Bagwell was found Sunday in the southern part of the county and taken into custody without incident. He was being held on no bond awaiting his trial on a charge of grand theft when he escaped.
(October 1, 2011, Page 2A)
Drug dealers face longer sentences
Mississippi judges are giving longer prison sentences to convicted drug dealers in hopes of keeping them off the streets longer after budget cuts have caused the Mississippi Department of Corrections to allow more drug offenders to be released before completing their entire sentences. (September 29, 2011, Page 1)
