Booneville Mayor’s Youth Council elects officers, completes first service project
Booneville’s Mayor’s Youth Council held its first meeting, elected officers, completed a service project and approved two more holiday projects.
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Post marks 17 years since Michael Surber’s disappearance
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers marked 17 years since Michael Surber’s disappearance and urged people with information to contact their local FBI field office.
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MDWFP’s First Acorn Survey Finds Good Mast Year Across Mississippi
MDWFP’s first statewide Hard Mast Survey found a good acorn crop overall in 2026, with stronger production in the Southeast and Southwest.
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Christmas Crawl offers drawing entry and Dolly Parton costume contest
Christmas Crawl shoppers can enter a drawing through Nov. 14 or dress as Dolly Parton on Saturday to compete for “Best Dressed”.
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Oxford Police Department Putting Together Configurable Training House
Oxford police are assembling a training house with movable walls that can be configured for different scenarios.
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Mississippi Delta students take part in Entergy electrical safety demonstration
Mississippi Delta Community College students saw live demonstrations of electrical hazards and learned safety practices during an Entergy program.
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Oxford Middle School choir selected for state conference
Oxford Middle School’s Advanced Treble Choir is the first in district history selected for the MSACDA/MMEA State Conference and Mississippi’s only middle…
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Trop Casino Greenville marks 30 years, recognizes longtime employees
Trop Casino Greenville celebrated 30 years in Greenville, recognizing its economic contributions and six employees with 30 or more years of service.
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Southaven names Jimmy Blann its next Tribute Hall honoree
Southaven named former kickboxing world champion and longtime martial arts instructor Jimmy Blann its next Tribute Hall honoree.
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NEMCC announces 2026 Franks Foundation Endowment Scholarship recipients
NEMCC has announced the 2026 Franks Foundation Endowment Scholarship recipients and shared scholarship application and fund-establishment information.
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U.S. 98 over I-59 in Lamar County to close for maintenance
Both directions of U.S. 98 over I-59 in Lamar County will close Nov. 13-16 for bridge maintenance, with detours in place.
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Cleveland police list weekly arrests by offense
Cleveland police listed arrests by offense for the week of Nov. 2 through Nov. 8, including contempt of court and public profanity.
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Pontotoc Christmas parade set for Dec. 7, 2026
Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street set its annual Christmas parade for Dec. 7, 2026, and added online registration alongside printed forms.
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Vicksburg police announce additional arrest in homicide investigation
Vicksburg police announced an additional arrest in the Feb. 11 homicide of Jaylon Walker. Jamarrious Hamilton faces murder and conspiracy charges.
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Locations closed for Veterans Day; emergency lines remain available
Town of Ecru locations are closed for Veterans Day. Emergency lines serve Pontotoc and Bruce, with PEPA dispatch available around the clock.
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Greenville Technical Center hosts college and career fair
Greenville Technical Center hosted a fair connecting students and professionals with career opportunities, education pathways and workforce development.
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Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office issues holiday shopping safety advice
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office urges holiday shoppers to stay alert, secure belongings and vehicles, and keep children in sight.
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