Starkville police and were called to Mac”s Meat Market on Highway 182 Tuesday afternoon in response to a stabbing.
Michael Taylor, 48, of 102 North Lane, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault for allegedly using a knife to stab Willie Nash, 60, of 209 Highland Ave., once in the lower right abdomen during an argument.
Nash was transported to Oktibbeha County Hospital where he was reported in stable condition.
As of Tuesday evening, Taylor was awaiting bond.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Starkville Police Department Investigation Bureau at 323-0393.
Jason Browne was previously a reporter for The Dispatch.
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