Robber indicted in shooting
One of two men who were arrested for breaking into an apartment in March and shooting the resident in the leg has been indicted by a grand jury, Robert Andrew Okelley was indicted on charges of robbery, aggravated assault and burglary of a dwelling. See this and other indictments handed down by the June grand jury in today’s EAGLE. (July 9, 2012, Page 5)
Drug dealer gets 30 years
Tavarcus D. Miller was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday for selling cocaine and for being an habitual offender, with three or more felonies. (July 9, 2012, Page 2)
Charges filed against building inspector
An Oxford building inspector has been charged with simple assault for allegedly pulling out a knife during an argument with a contractor. (July 3, 2012, Page 2)
Former Rebel, NFL player settles pit bull lawsuit
A former NFL player and his neighbors have settled an almost three-year-old lawsuit. Derrick Burgess was accused of allowing his 10 to 15 pitbulls run wild in the neighborhood by neighbors. The suit was settled and Burgess has installed an underground fence to keep the dogs in his yard. (June 27, 2012, Page 2)
Burglar hits Abbeville twice
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two burglaries that occurred in Abbeville Sunday night.
According to officials, a burglar attempted to break into the Abbeville Post Office and then broke into the Abbeville Bank. (June 26, 2012, Page 2)
Judge continues annexation hearing
To better clarify the boundaries of land sought to be included in a request for annexation, a chancery court judge continued the trial until October. (June 12, 2012, Page 2)
Law officers: BancorpSouth text a scam
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is warning all residents to ignore any text messages received from BancorpSouth asking for account information. (June 1, 2012, Page 2A)
Land sold for new hospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi and Oxford city officials announced the purchase of 160 acres for a new hospital has been finalized. (May 30, 2012, Page 1)
No road fatalities reported
The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported no fatal wrecks in the Oxford-Lafayette County area — or anywhere in Mississippi for that matter — during the long Memorial Day weekend. (May 29, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Law officers expand patrols
Local law enforcement officers will be out in force this Memorial Day Weekend to make sure no one spends their holiday grieving the loss of a loved one due to the lack of a seat belt or a drunk driver. (May 25, 2012, Page 1A, 12A)
