Booneville High School post notes HOCO week and Meme Monday
A post to the Blue Devils says HOCO week is underway and reminds students that tomorrow is Meme Monday.
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Marshall County Correctional Facility welcomes new officers
The Marshall County Correctional Facility welcomed new officers sworn in last week, Interim Superintendent Clint Mauney said.
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Oxford police hosting free online safety class for parents
The Oxford Police Department is hosting a free online safety class for parents, with no sign-up or registration required.
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Shelby County Health Department issues Code Orange for ozone
The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange for ozone through one hour after sunset today.
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SKYWARN course scheduled at Henderson City Hall
The first SKYWARN course of the fall is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Henderson City Hall in Henderson, Tennessee.
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Lafayette County sheriff’s office issues home and vehicle security reminder
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office urged residents to secure homes and vehicles, use exterior lighting and report suspicious activity.
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Greenville mayor invites public to blues festival reception
Mayor Errick D. Simmons invites the public to a free blues festival reception scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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Jackson police seek information about missing 17-year-old
Jackson police are seeking information about 17-year-old Christian Jackson, who was last seen wearing all black clothing with red shoes.
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Heat Advisory continues for western Mid-South until 7 p.m.; more issued Monday and Tuesday
A Heat Advisory continues until 7 p.m. for the western Mid-South, with areawide advisories issued Monday and Tuesday for heat indexes above 105 degrees.
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Mississippi rundown: Heat lingers, Bulldogs roll and Ole Miss climbs before LSU
Heat concerns, a Greenville shooting and school-attendance questions lead the news, alongside Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Alcorn State and other college results.
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LOU Reads to host panel on Mississippi’s new statewide attendance policy
LOU Reads will host a Sept. 14 panel and Q&A on Mississippi’s new statewide attendance policy, with childcare provided.
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Magnolia Shine Podcast discusses Justin Wedgeworth
Magnolia Shine Podcast initiated a discussion about Justin Wedgeworth, who it said is from the same town and is “balling out”.
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Landers Center invites Olive Branch officers to First Responders Lunch
The Landers Center invited Olive Branch Police Department officers to a First Responders Lunch, the department said. ⏎
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Thad Lee photographs to open at Union County Heritage Museum
Photographs by Thad Lee will open at the Union County Heritage Museum on Sept. 17, 2026, alongside 1960s images from Martin Dain.
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Film screening, director comments set for Faulkner Literary Fest program
A 33-minute film screening and comments from director Rhondalyn Peairs are scheduled as part of the annual Faulkner Literary Fest.
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Heat Advisory covers areas along and west of Mississippi River through 7 p.m.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, with heat indexes of 105 to 109 degrees.
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Biloxi police host Community Festival Against Crime
The Biloxi Police Department hosted another Community Festival Against Crime, according to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers.
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