Explorers to meet at Sheriff’s Department for fitness standards session
Explorers will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Department to discuss and demonstrate law enforcement physical fitness standards.
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Two charged with felony child abuse after infant dies in Tupelo
Two people were charged with felony child abuse after an infant died following an emergency response at a Tupelo motel, police said.
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office shares arrest and incident reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office shared arrest and incident reports covering Sept. 18 through Sept. 21 and reminded residents to call 911 in emergencies.
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Southaven partners with Welcome Home Mississippi to promote the city as a place to live
Southaven has partnered with Welcome Home Mississippi to highlight the city as a place to live, retire and call home.
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K-9 Sarge selected to receive trauma kit from Protection4Paws
K-9 Sarge of the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office has been selected to receive an Advanced Trauma Kit from Protection4Paws.
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Work scheduled along North Hills Street in Meridian
Work is scheduled along North Hills Street in Meridian from Highway 19 to the eastern city limits, with possible brief traffic interruptions.
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Marginal severe-weather threat issued for Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued a marginal severe-weather threat for Mississippi on Monday afternoon and evening, identified as 9/21/26.
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Traffic signals on U.S. 98 operating in flash mode after severe weather
Traffic signals along U.S. 98 from Westover Drive to the Target area are operating in flash mode after severe weather.
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Mounted patrol works 72 hours during Ole Miss football weekend
Oxford’s mounted patrol worked 72 hours downtown during an Ole Miss football weekend, with horses and riders supporting crowd safety.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety recognizes officers on National Thank a Police Officer Day
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety recognized officers across the state on National Thank a Police Officer Day and thanked them for their service.
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National Weather Service Memphis schedules virtual SKYWARN course
The National Weather Service in Memphis will hold a virtual SKYWARN storm-spotting course this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
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Cleveland board meetings held twice monthly and streamed online
Cleveland’s mayor and Board of Aldermen meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with live streaming available online.
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Greenville Higher Education Center marks 25 years of serving the Delta
The Mississippi Delta Community College Greenville Campus is marking 25 years of connecting Delta residents with education and career opportunities.
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Washington County group announces $83,000 grant and new company
The Washington County Economic Alliance announced an $83,000 grant for District 4 and said a new company would bring more than $40 million in taxes.
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Girl Scout Troop 20092 visits Union County Heritage Museum
Girl Scout Troop 20092 visited the Union County Heritage Museum for lessons on flags, Mississippi trivia and a scavenger hunt.
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New Albany High School invites community to Homecoming festivities
New Albany High School invited students, families, alumni and community members to attend its Homecoming festivities.
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Pontotoc Electric Power Association urges early HVAC and chimney maintenance
Pontotoc Electric Power Association encourages early-fall maintenance for HVAC systems and chimneys ahead of the busy season.
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