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Anthony Farrer, 35, who operated a luxury watch consignment business in Beverly Hills, was arrested by FBI agents on Tuesday on charges of wire fraud.

The collapse of the Timepiece Gentleman is a cautionary tale full of contradictions. A gaudy lifestyle that belied growing money problems. A fall that unfolded in front of millions but received little media attention. An alleged culprit who bounces between apologies and denials.

Beverly Hills watch dealer The Timepiece Gentleman, aka Anthony Farrer, 38, admitted he is in $5 million of debt after going beyond his means and operating a Ponzi scheme style business.

Construction will begin next week on a $10 million Waynesboro road project that will open up the new city business and industry park to potential suitors.

A couple of days after I lost in my only attempt at public office, I was invited out to lunch by Frank Lucente, who was on the Waynesboro City Council.

Audit shows Miss. rural water association plagued by financial problems An audit of the North Lee County Water Association in Mississippi turned up widespread financial management problems, including violations of several state and federal laws, the Daily Journal (Tupelo, MS) reports. The audit, which is likely “the most rigorous examination ever” of the nonprofit cooperatives financial records, comes on the heels of a $1.2 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Develo...