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Niners Survive Slugfest with Elsberry

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Niners Survive Slugfest with Elsberry

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BOONEVILLE – Every time the Tupelo 49ers took a punch, they got up off the mat and landed their own.See the Story

Suspect Arrested After Pursuit

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Suspect Arrested After Pursuit

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A sharp-eyed Prentiss County deputy helped apprehend a suspect wanted for grand larceny in a nearby county following a pursuit.See the Story

Booneville's Garrett pushes herself to excellence

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BOONEVILLE – Olivia Garrett can be very hard on herself, and she comes by the trait honestly.Booneville · Booneville Read Article

Woman arrested on drug/misdemeanor charges in Prentiss Co.

PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – At around 12:51 am on Wednesday, May 28, two Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were conducting a traffic stop on East Chambers Drive for a vehicle driving in the wrong lane. During the traffic stop, 30-year-old Halie Abigail Harris, of Linden, TN, was arrested for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance along with several misdemeanor charges. Judge Ray Hall set Harris’s bond at $5,000.00. North M…Prentiss County · Prentiss County Read Article

Willie B. Pearce, 72

Visit Funeral Home Website Willie B. Pearce, 72 June 14, 1952 – May 26, 2025 Please follow the funeral home link above for further information, or to send online condolences or memorial gifts. Visitation Agnew & Sons Funeral Home – Baldwyn Friday, May 30, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Email Details 111 Waters Street Baldwyn, MS 38824 ~ Funeral Service Mt. Zion Community Church Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Email Details 566 Mitc…Baldwyn · Baldwyn Read Article

MIchael, Mary Lee "Miss Daisy"

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Mary Lee "Miss Daisy" Michael,90, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Miss Daisy worked as a secretary for Baldwyn Schools for many years and she worked for Gentry Insurance for 20 plus years. After her husband…Baldwyn · Baldwyn Read Article

Lucille Young Burress, 96

Visit Funeral Home Website Lucille Young Burress, 96 March 20, 1929 – May 19, 2025 Phenomenal Woman. That’s Her! Donning makeup, earrings, stylish blonde hairstyle, and the latest fashions. Lucille celebrated life and left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving family, like she wanted it. Lucille was a godly woman, who was beautiful inside and out. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Lucille lived life to the fullest and believed in …Prentiss County · Prentiss County Read Article

Safety checkpoint in Baldwyn ends in drug arrest

BALDWYN, Miss. (WCBI) – A safety checkpoint lands a Baldwyn man in the Prentiss County Jail. While conducting a recent safety checkpoint, Baldwyn Police officers reportedly detected the smell of marijuana in one of the vehicles. Officers said the driver acknowledged having pot in the car, leading officers to search the vehicle. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of cocaine and a gun. They arrested the driver, Justin Murphy…Baldwyn · Baldwyn Read Article

Booneville Man Charged After Deputies Respond to Disturbance Call - Darkhorse Press

A Booneville man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance after deputies responded to a call early in the morning on Tuesday, May 13. At approximately 1:58 a.m., Prentiss County Sheriff’s Deputies Cody Horn and Ridge Lawson were dispatched to a home on County Road 8061 following a report that someone was allegedly holding a gun to a woman’s head. Upon arrival, deputies conducted an investigation but found no evidence to support…Prentiss County · Prentiss County See the Story

Ollie “Earl” Foy, 65

Visit Funeral Home Website Ollie “Earl” Foy, 65 July 27, 1959 – April 30, 2025 Ollie “Earl” Foy, 65, of Baldwyn passed away on April 30, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born on July 27, 1959. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced at a later date by Associated Family Funeral Home of Tupelo. Associated Family Funeral Home of Tupelo is honored to serve the Foy family in their time of loss. Please follow t…Baldwyn · Baldwyn Read Article

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