Oxford police announce NextGen session on domestic violence and injury response
Oxford police’s OPD NextGen program will hold a September 17 session on domestic violence and injury response for ages 14 to 20.
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Hattiesburg man arrested in fatal Edwards Street bicycle crash
Hattiesburg police arrested Calvin King in connection with a fatal Sept. 12 crash involving a bicyclist on Edwards Street.
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Byrne Zizzi CPA staff donate stuffed animals to Lee County deputies
Byrne Zizzi CPA staff donated stuffed animals to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department for children deputies encounter in difficult situations.
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Chief Brackney attends Monday Evening Club at Maxine’s Old Country Kitchen
Chief Brackney attended the Monday Evening Club at Maxine’s Old Country Kitchen, where he addressed members, answered questions and joined conversations.
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Chief RaShall Brackney to Join Gun Violence Prevention Expo in Chicago
Chief RaShall Brackney will join national gun violence prevention voices at a Sept. 25–26 expo in Chicago featuring talks, films and resource events.
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Madison police announce 2026 National Night Out date
Madison’s 2026 National Night Out is scheduled for Oct. 6, with neighborhoods invited to contact police about participating.
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Baldwyn senior explores veterinary career through animal-care shadowing
Baldwyn senior Addison Wilson shadowed at a Saltillo animal-care center, gaining experience and interest in becoming a veterinary technician.
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Lafayette County deputies help wash wheelchairs at Oxford facility
Lafayette County deputies David and Callahan helped wash wheelchairs and visit with residents at Oxford Health and REHAB during a “car wash” event.
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Magnolia Shine Podcast praises South Panola’s facilities
The Magnolia Shine Podcast described South Panola’s facilities as “crazy!” in a Facebook statement.
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Mississippi Auditor Shad White returns from Middle East deployment
State Auditor Shad White has returned from a months-long Middle East deployment, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor.
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Mississippi news: Heat advisory extended to Saturday; Meridian water notice issued
Mississippi’s Sept. 16 evening briefing: extended northern heat advisory, Thursday ozone concern, Meridian water notice, police updates and upcoming events.
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DeSoto County prosecutors report 82 convictions in sex-offender registration cases
The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office reports 82 convictions involving 96 counts in sex-offender registration cases since January 2024.
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Two Oxford School District staff members honored at Women of Distinction luncheon
Barbara Wortham and Lee Mullen of the Oxford School District were honored at the Girls Scouts Heart of the South Women of Distinction luncheon.
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MDOT reports progress on District 5 projects and urges work-zone caution
MDOT reports steady progress on District 5 projects and urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones.
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Disabled vehicle cleared from southbound I-55 in Madison County
A disabled vehicle that blocked the left southbound lane of I-55 past I-220 South in Madison County has been cleared, MDOT said.устыр
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Unhealthy ozone forecast for vulnerable Memphis-area residents
Ozone values in the Memphis Metro are forecast to be unhealthy tomorrow for elderly people, children and those with heart or lung conditions.
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Heat advisory extended through Saturday as heat indices top 105 degrees
Hot temperatures will continue through the weekend, with heat indices above 105 degrees and a Heat Advisory in effect through Saturday evening.
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