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Oxford police are asking for help locating 16-year-old Mariah Davis, who was reported as a runaway juvenile and last seen on Eagle Point Loop.
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Sunday morning Mississippi news: Monday storm risk, lingering heat, MDOT child-seat checks, a 103-unit blood drive, deputy training and Meridian support resources.
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NHTSA says about 46% of child car seats are installed incorrectly; parents can check NHTSA guidance on proper seat selection and installation.
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A nearly six-week heat wave is nearing its end, but two more days of temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal are expected first.,
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Isolated severe storms with potentially damaging wind gusts are possible Monday afternoon into early evening along and north of Interstate 20.
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Isolated severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts are possible Monday afternoon into early evening along and north of Interstate 20.
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Elevated heat stress is expected Monday along and west of Interstate 55, with peak heat index values around 105-110 degrees.
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The Pike County Sheriff’s Office shared a post provided by its Public Relations Department that included #TeamWallyJones.
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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office deputies helped keep the Ole Miss-LSU game safe while serving the community, the office said.
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The Third Annual Lean On Me Jubilee honored people affected by suicide and connected survivors and families with community resources.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office held department-wide driving training at the Water Valley Municipal Airport with regional law enforcement partners.
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Sheriff Shane Phelps and Chief Deputy Reginald Lantern were recognized at the Upsilon Tau Zeta Chapter scholarship luncheon.
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Northeast Phi Theta Kappa defeated ICC in its annual blood drive competition, collecting 56 units to ICC’s 47 and helping produce 103 units overall.
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Blue Mountain Christian University is highlighting Connor R. K. Fisher’s publications, teaching, mentoring and interdisciplinary work.
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The National Weather Service Memphis said an early-week cold front may end record-breaking temperatures.
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Jersey Mike’s will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. before its grand opening in Hernando, according to the local chamber.
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Greenville and Greenwood tied record high temperatures for the day, with both reaching triple-digit heat, the National Weather Service said.
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