Cleveland fire department promotes safe battery charging at local schools
Cleveland firefighters and the NFPA are teaching local students about lithium-ion battery safety and smoke-alarm response during Fire Prevention Week.
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Greenville man charged with four counts of auto burglary
Freddie Pam Jr. was charged with four counts of auto burglary in Greenville after reports of vehicles being entered. His bond was set at $150,000.
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Mississippi news: Isaias reaches 65 mph as Medicaid urges plan review
October 7 evening: Isaias strengthens, eastern Mississippi wind outlook sharpens, Lafayette burn ban, Medicaid plan choices, local water notices and Friday judicial filing deadline.
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Mississippi rundown: Tunica shooting cases develop as Southern Miss falls to Troy
Tunica deputies report arrests and a separate search for suspects; Southern Miss falls 55-34 at Troy as Mississippi teams face schedule changes and new results.
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Mississippi news: Isaias prompts coastal watches as inland flood threat shifts east
October 7 morning briefing, refreshed early afternoon: Mississippi coastal watches for Isaias, inland flood outlook, Southaven update, Tunica cases, road work and screening help.
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Mississippi community briefing: October 7, 2026
Verified local updates with the dates, places and source links for each item.
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Southaven Police say Shana and Jacob Warren were safely located
Southaven Police said Shana Warren and her 11-month-old son, Jacob, were safely located after a public request for information.
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Three arrested in Sears Avenue shooting in Tunica
Three people were arrested and charged after a shooting on Sears Avenue in Tunica that left one person grazed by a bullet.
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Tunica County deputies seek suspects after two homes are shot into
Tunica County deputies seek help identifying two people after two homes were shot into; rewards of $1,000 per suspect are offered.
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Mississippi rundown: Madison events tonight, Alcorn tennis project and Ole Miss trip ahead
Madison National Night Out begins tonight, Lauderdale County plans a road closure, and Alcorn starts work on a tennis facility as Ole Miss heads to Vanderbilt.
Read moreRoad closure planned for cross-pipe replacement on Old 8th Street Road
Old 8th Street Road will close between Sneed Road and West Adams Road for cross-pipe replacement from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mississippi news: Gulf odds reach 90% as Saturday flood threat emerges
October 6 morning: Gulf formation odds reach 90%, Saturday inland flood outlook, active boating advisory, Hernando detours, Madison events and new absentee totals.
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Mississippi community briefing: October 6, 2026
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Two Oxford men charged in Lafayette County burglary investigation
Two Oxford men were charged with burglary offenses after a Lafayette County investigation into reported stolen property.
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Olive Branch mayor shares voter-registration deadline and options
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams shared Oct. 5 voter-registration options, including in-person and mail-in instructions and a registration-check link.
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Como man charged with felony motor vehicle theft in Lafayette County
A Como man was charged with felony motor vehicle theft after a Lafayette County investigation into a stolen vehicle.
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Madison National Night Out events scheduled for Tuesday
Madison’s National Night Out schedule includes events at five locations Tuesday, with neighborhoods invited to contact police about participating.
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