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Two former Guntown officials were arrested over an alleged scheme that billed the city $9,950 for a private residential sewage line, officials said.
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NWS Jackson upgrades fire danger for Wednesday into the weekend. Coastal fog threatens the morning commute; state meetings, nursing projects and Tupelo case dates also lead the evening briefing.
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Police seek help locating two Mississippi teens; Meridian plans a road closure. Regional tennis titles, Jones volleyball and an Ole Miss football matchup lead sports.
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The National Weather Service urges advance severe-weather preparation and testing multiple alert methods, including weather radio and smartphone apps.
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Tupelo police announced a felony shoplifting arrest involving Best Buy, with the case set for presentation to the Lee County Grand Jury.
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A section of North Hills Street in Meridian will close Oct. 15 for line maintenance and is expected to reopen Oct. 16.
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Gautier police are seeking information about Colten Potter, a 16-year-old last seen leaving the Bayou Oaks Street area.
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A Crawford woman was arrested and charged with felony shoplifting after police investigated the theft of multiple items from a Tupelo Wal-Mart.
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Greenville police are seeking information to help locate 15-year-old Chriserria Cusic, last seen Oct. 7 wearing black shorts and a black tank top.
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The Panola County Sheriff’s Office warns about calls claiming people have warrants for missing jury duty and demanding phone payments.
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Horn Lake police investigate a fatal shooting; Lauderdale County plans road closures. Mississippi sports reports cover a Tupelo football player’s death, a Class 2A volleyball semifinal and college results.
Read moreThe Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Oct. 10 burglary at a district shed and seeks tips about the suspect and work truck.
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Akevious A. Tucker was charged in Tupelo with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and ordered held on a $10,000 bond.
Read moreFisher Road will close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for three cross-pipe replacements in Lauderdale County.
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Byram police recommend safe, well-lit, surveilled locations for online marketplace transactions and caution residents about refusal to meet there.
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