Uber offers free rides to Mississippi evacuation shelters
Uber is offering up to two free rides, capped at $40 each, to and from Mississippi’s open, state-approved evacuation shelters.
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Isaias remnants to bring tropical-storm winds and flooding threats to Mid-South
Isaias remnants are expected to affect the Mid-South, with tropical-storm winds in northeastern Mississippi and flood risks east of the Mississippi River.
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Wind advisory issued for Lafayette County Saturday
A Wind Advisory covers Lafayette County Saturday, with gusts up to 45 mph. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning.
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Tupelo postpones Family Fun Day; Chili Fest planned at Fairpark
Tupelo postponed Family Fun Day at The Depot because of forecasted storm conditions and strong winds; Chili Fest is planned at Fairpark Oct. 16.
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Tupelo postpones Family Fun Day; Chili Fest set for Oct. 16
Tupelo’s Family Fun Day at The Depot was postponed because of forecasted severe weather. Tupelo Chili Fest is set for Oct. 16 at Fairpark.
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Flood watch issued for Lafayette County as heavy rain, winds expected
A flood watch is in effect for Lafayette County as heavy rain and winds are expected Saturday, with rainfall potentially reaching 2 inches.
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Flood watch in effect for Lafayette County as heavy rain, winds expected
A flood watch covers Lafayette County as heavy rain and gusty winds are expected from late tonight through Saturday.
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Mississippi news: Inland Isaias warnings expand as seven southern shelters open
October 9 evening: Isaias inland warnings expand, seven southern shelters and safe rooms are listed, drawbridge guidance changes, and Gautier and Meridian updates.
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Isaias warnings and shelters lead Mississippi rundown; JUCO teams post key wins
Mississippi Coast warnings, reported shelter openings and storm-related service changes lead Friday’s news. Northwest and Hinds won key junior-college football games, while Jackson State women’s soccer rallied.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens, threatens northern Gulf Coast with surge and flooding
Hurricane Isaias strengthened toward the northern Gulf Coast, with storm surge, flooding and hurricane warnings in effect for coastal areas.}
Read moreCounty officials report Mississippi shelters open as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall
County officials report shelters and safe rooms open as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, with locations listed across Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens; warnings issued in southeast Mississippi
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a major hurricane, with warnings in southeast Mississippi and risks of rain, wind and storm surge.
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Gautier closes municipal offices Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Gautier is closing municipal offices Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias; emergency police and fire services will remain operational.
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Gautier police seek help locating missing 16-year-old
Gautier police seek help locating 16-year-old Colten Potter, last seen leaving the Bayou Oaks Street area on Oct. 7.
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Mississippi news: Isaias reaches 120 mph as Coast offices and drawbridges restrict service
October 9 morning: Isaias reaches 120 mph, Coast drawbridges and offices restrict service, Attala joins a flood watch, and Meridian charges and food-program news.
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Gautier closes municipal offices Friday as Hurricane Isaias approaches
Gautier is closing municipal offices Friday because of Hurricane Isaias. Emergency police and fire services will remain operational.
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