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Little Boy Dies after Pit bull Attack

May 8, 2014 by GNGF Leave a Comment

A dog attack can happen anywhere, it can be unexpected and potentially deadly. Small children are especially at risk for life-threatening injuries after being attacked by an animal.

Unfortunately, a five-year-old child in Alabama recently died after injuries given to him by a neighbor’s pet pit bull. The dog attacked the boy while he was playing in the backyard, according to the news report on the incident.

At the time of the attack, the dog was not on a leash or being restrained by the owner in any way. Although the dog is only eight months old, he already weighed approximately between 80 and 100 pounds. [Read more…]

Southaven Heads-N-Tails Beer and Crawfish Festival

May 6, 2014 by GNGF Leave a Comment

It’s finally crawfish season, the tastiest time of the year. The spring and early summer months are a fun time to bring family and friends together for a feast, and to get your hands messy with some spicy crawfish and cold beer.

The second annual Heads-N-Tails Beer and Crawfish Festival is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Held at the Snowden Grove Amphitheatre in Southaven, the festival will feature live music, lots of food, and over 100 craft beers.

Held as a benefit for the Tunica Humane Society and the Stovall’s Sacrifice for Soldiers, the event will be a great way to mingle and celebrate the season with family, friends, and the rest of the community — all for a good cause. [Read more…]

The Cross-Country Shoplifting Spree

April 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Shopping with sticky fingers usually doesn’t end well. Shoplifters are most often caught and charged accordingly. But, one Illinois family took shoplifting to the extreme. In fact, their shoplifting scheme was so extreme that it called for involvement from federal agents.

A Chicago family of three stole $7 million worth of merchandise from department stores across the country over the course of a decade. In what is being considered a “shoplifting ring,” the family sold the stolen merchandise online after swiping it from the shelves. [Read more…]

Fast-Food Employee Denied Health Coverage

April 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Too many employees are denied the coverage they deserve from their employers for injuries received on the job, and employees in the fast-food industry seem to get some of the worst treatment in regards to coverage and compensation.

A Sonic Drive-In worker from Texas had been working for the restaurant for two and a half years when it was one day robbed by two men, according to an article from ABC News. During the robbery, the employee’s leg was broken.

The robber shut the employee’s leg in a door to keep him from making a move to protect a fellow co-worker. The injury happened while he was on the clock. The employee’s broken femur may require surgery. [Read more…]

Southaven 34th Annual Springfest

April 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment

One of DeSoto county’s biggest events is almost here, and it is the perfect way to celebrate the spring weather. The 34^th Annual Springfest will celebrate Southaven’s birthday with plenty of fun entertainment and activities, and famous Mississippi BBQ.

The festival will be open for all from Tuesday April 22^nd through Saturday April 26^th. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the festival goes from 4:00pm – 10:00pm. On Friday and Saturday, the festival extended hours to allow even more opportunity to enjoy yourself and your community. [Read more…]

Southaven 34th Annual Springfest

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Common Car Accident Injuries

April 8, 2014 by GNGF Leave a Comment

Car accidents are scary, whether you get hurt or you don’t. But, if you do get hurt in an accident caused by another driver this could mean you need representation to get the compensation you deserve for that injury.

Like with all cases, your argument in court will depend on the circumstances of the accident and the severity of the injury or injuries. Here at Stroud, Flechas & Dalton, we specialize in injury law and know the ins and outs of car accident injury.

Knowing the common types of injuries that can occur because of a car accident will help you determine whether you need legal representation to get the money for your injury that the at-fault driver’s insurance company won’t give you: [Read more…]

Decriminalization of Marijuana

April 3, 2014 by Philip Stroud Leave a Comment

The way law enforcement charges for marijuana possession is changing. With big movements toward legalization – Colorado and Washington now permit marijuana for recreational use – the decriminalization of marijuana possession has begun.

According to an article from Time, Washington D.C.’s City Council recently voted to scale back the penalties for possessing up to one ounce of marijuana. This is a big move from our nation’s capital and, despite wariness from the federal government, many other states are making the same move. [Read more…]

Memphis Comedy Festival in Southaven

April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Memphis Comedy Festival is coming to Southaven, so if you are ready for a good laugh you don’t want to miss out.

The event will take place in LANDERS Center on April 4^th, 2014 at 8:00pm. The LANDERS Center is one of the most popular locations for events in Southaven and is a great place for a crowd.

The lineup for the comedy festival included Sommore, Bill Bellamy, Bruce Bruce, Tommy Davidson, Gary Owen, and Dominique. These popular comedians will perform standup among other forms of comedy that should really get the crowd rolling.

Sommore, along with other African American female comedians, was a star on The Queens of Comedy tour which was aired on Showtime. Bill Bellamy is a well-known stand-up comedian who is credited with coining the phrase “booty call.” [Read more…]

Crime Rates Remain Low in Southaven

March 26, 2014 by Philip Stroud Leave a Comment

According to the latest reports on criminal activity for the 2013 calendar year in Southaven, homicides and violent crimes have gone down but commercial burglary almost doubled.

The Southaven Police Department’s annual report reveals a total of 474 burglaries reported in the third largest city in the state of Mississippi—that is up from 417 burglaries reported in 2012.

For commercial, or business, burglaries, 43 reports were taken in 2013 compared to only 26 in 2012. This is where the largest discrepancy lies. [Read more…]