Meridian remembers those lost on Sept. 11, 2001
The City of Meridian is remembering those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring first responders and others who answered the call.
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Active-shooter drill planned at Osyka Elementary School
Pike County agencies will conduct an active-shooter and campus-intruder drill Sept. 14 at Osyka Elementary School.
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Kemper County sheriff’s office commemorates victims and heroes of Sept. 11 attacks
The Kemper County Sheriff’s Office is remembering those killed on Sept. 11, their families, first responders and military service members.
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Rain coverage expected to increase across parts of Mississippi
Scattered showers and storms are ongoing, with coverage expected to increase through the day and isolated spots potentially receiving 1-2 inches of rain.
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Tupelo Fire Department hosting firefighter tryouts
The Tupelo Fire Department is hosting firefighter tryouts for people interested in serving the city and joining a second family built on trust and teamwork.
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Abe’s Construction Delivers Pizzas to Horn Lake Police Department
Abe’s Construction delivered a stack of pizzas to the Horn Lake Police Department today, according to the department.
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Baldwyn School District post references BHS HOCO 2026
The Baldwyn School District referenced BHS HOCO 2026 in a social media post accompanied by themed emojis.
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Weather delays kickoff in Sardis to 8 p.m.
Weather has delayed kickoff in Sardis to 8 p.m., with updates planned on Blue Devil TV.
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Booneville High School Congratulates Students of the Month
Booneville High School congratulated its Students of the Month in an announcement from the school.
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Mississippi News, September 11, 2026: Port Expansion, Health Care and a Day of Remembrance
Mississippi news for September 11, 2026: Yellow Creek Port expansion, UMMC advances, 9/11 tributes, weather, public safety, education and sports.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College hosts second Northeast Now event
Northeast Mississippi Community College welcomed more than 960 high school students for its second Northeast Now event.
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Hot conditions forecast across Mid-South through next week
Hot conditions are forecast across the Mid-South through next week, with highs reaching the 100s and heat index values of 100 F to 111 F.
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Rainfall estimates show sharply varying totals across the area
Rainfall estimates from roughly the past 24 hours varied widely, with some areas receiving several inches and others none at all.
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NEMCC Adult Education graduates inducted into PTK at Northeast
Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education graduates were recently inducted into PTK at Northeast, the program said.
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Mooreville deputies participate in kindergarten Community Helper Day
Mooreville School Resource Officers Deputy Anderson and Deputy Thrasher participated in the elementary school’s Kindergarten Community Helper Day.
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Byram ceremony recognizes Blue Dawgs Summer Program volunteers
Byram officials recognized volunteers and a police lieutenant for contributions to the Byram Blue Dawgs Summer Program.
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Suspect in custody after woman shot in face in Pike County
A suspect is in custody after a woman was shot in the face on Ed Brumfield Road in Pike County. The victim was in stable condition.
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