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Suspects arrested on dog fighting charges arraigned in Benton County Justice Court
ASHLAND — Benton County Courthouse was a hub of activity this afternoon, as over 50 people were arraigned on charges related to dog fighting. The charges came following the raid of an active dog fighting event in Benton County on Sunday morning. Approximately 200 participants and spectators are said to have gathered at a barn [...]
Investigation leads to dogfight raid in Benton County
by Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal staff and wire reports JACKSON — Authorities say they’ve broken up a major dogfight ring in Mississippi as part of a months-long investigation that started in California and could involve participants from around the country. David Murphy, an investigator with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in north Mississippi, says at [...]
Multiple agencies raid large dog fighting event in Benton County
ASHLAND — Local law enforcement and court officials are preparing for the arraignment of over 45 individuals today in Benton County Justice Court following the raid of a suspected dogfighting event on Sunday. The raid took place at a location off of Hwy. 72 in Benton County. The Benton County Sheriff’s Department worked with multiple [...]
Fighting fires is a family tradition for Adam Stone
When Adam Stone, of Ashland, was growing up, his father was a firefighter. His family, like the families of many firefighters, spent a lot time around the fire station. He says it was all he ever knew, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that he grew up to be a fireman. Fighting fires is a [...]
Autry’s shares his ‘Deer Memories’
Deer hunting is a popular activity in Benton County and the deer population is abundant. This hasn’t always been the case, though. According to research by biologists William T. McKinley and Lann M. Wilf, by the late 1800s and early 1900s, the deer population in Mississippi had grown scarce – almost non-existant in some areas. [...]
Once overlooked, ‘Rachel Rainbow’ is gaining visibility
Seventeen-year-old Rachel Howard, of Snow Lake, has a very distinctive look. Her appearance, in fact, is so unique that it is something she has discussed with her mother. Her mother, Terry Howard, says that at first she was apprehensive about the possibility of Rachel facing judgement or mistreatment from a society where those outside of [...]
Despite rally, Lady Blue Devils suffer defeat at MHSAA State Basketball Tournament
by Kedrick Storey JACKSON–The Ashland Lady Blue Devils magical ride to the MHSAA State Basketball Tournament came to an end Thursday as they fell to Hinds AHS 52-47 in the Class 1A semifinal at the Big House in Jackson. It was the Lady Blue Devils first trip to Jackson since 1967. Ashland (11-17) trailed by [...]
WW II veteran Rivers Ayres honored on 90th birthday
HICKORY FLAT — Hickory Flat resident, Rivers Ayres, was honored with multiple celebrations for his 90th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 7. Ayres, a pillar of the community who has lived in Hickory Flat throughout most of his life, is a farmer and a war veteran. He was described by Myles Russell, a field representative of [...]