Baldwyn School District mourns Mary Ellen Starks and Randy Shelley
Baldwyn School District is mourning Mary Ellen Starks and Randy Shelley, citing their service to students and district facilities.
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Chief RaShall Brackney gives update on the Tasia Fortune Homicide Case
Chief RaShall Brackney gives an update on the Tasia Fortune Homicide Case.
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DeSoto County offers free cleanup kits ahead of Fall Cleanup
DeSoto County Solid Waste is offering free cleanup kits with supplies for residents ahead of Fall Cleanup, scheduled for October 10–18.
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Free Narcan training set for Oct. 1 in Oxford
Oxford-area law enforcement agencies and Communicare MS will host free Narcan training Oct. 1. Narcan will be provided, and registration is not required.
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Olive Branch mayor speaks to Council on Leadership
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams spoke with the Council on Leadership, which also formed small groups during the meeting.
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New Albany High School celebrates 2026 Homecoming Court
New Albany High School is celebrating its 2026 Homecoming Court as Homecoming Week begins, with festivities planned throughout the week.
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Small Town Sass offers women’s apparel, gifts and accessories in Hernando
Small Town Sass in Hernando offers women’s apparel, including tops, denim and dresses, along with gifts and accessories for every occasion.
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Westbound Interstate 22 shut down near mile marker 51 after one-vehicle crash
Westbound Interstate 22 near mile marker 51 is shut down after a one-vehicle accident, with a helicopter at the scene.
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Ingomar Band receives encouragement from musician Zeke Listewbee
The Ingomar Band received encouragement from community musician Zeke Listewbee, who has recorded in London and composed for films including The Color Purple.
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Southaven police announce graduates of crisis intervention training program
Southaven police announced recent graduates of a crisis intervention program conducted through a partnership with Region IV and Catherine Davis.
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NALGW schedules brief outages for emergency Bankhead Street repair
NALGW plans two brief outages for an emergency repair affecting customers along Bankhead Street and into South New Albany.,
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Dry Midsouth conditions raise fire concerns as satellite tracks heat signatures
Dry Midsouth conditions brought 20 to 25 percent relative humidity, while GOES satellite technology tracked fire heat signatures.
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Hoot 4 Hope kids’ walk set for Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Hoot 4 Hope, a kids’ walk supporting the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
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Smurfy Christmas Parade planned for Dec. 5 in Meridian
The City of Meridian will hold the Smurfy Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 on 22nd Avenue South, featuring lights, music and holiday activities.
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D’Iberville officers speak to high school classes about first-responder careers
D’Iberville officers spoke with high school classes about first-responder careers, service, good choices and making a positive difference.
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D’Iberville police seek owner or foster for dog found near high school
D’Iberville police are seeking the owner or a foster home for a dog found near Lamey Bridge Road and D’Iberville High School.
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Biloxi police representative at D’Iberville gym to discuss employment
Sergeant Blaylock is at Crunch Fitness in D’Iberville to discuss employment opportunities with the Biloxi Police Department.
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