Mid-South temperatures expected to approach 90°F by Tuesday
Mid-South temperatures are expected to climb near 90°F by Tuesday, with rain-free weekend skies and isolated storms possible Wednesday.
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Lauderdale County sheriff’s office posts Sept. 23 reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posted arrest and incident reports for September 23 and advised people to call 911 in an emergency.
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Oxford School District recognizes teacher assistants
The Oxford School District recognized its teacher assistants on National Teacher Assistants Appreciation Day for supporting teachers and students.
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Mississippi aging council reviews grant applications at quarterly meeting
The Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging reviewed grant applications during a quarterly meeting in Pearl.
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NEMCC names Lily Carolyn Benjamin 2026 Homecoming Queen
Northeast Mississippi Community College named Lily Carolyn Benjamin its 2026 Homecoming Queen. Hayden Martin escorted her.
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Hwy 302 eastbound at Craft Road reopens after injury crash
Hwy 302 eastbound at Craft Road in Olive Branch has reopened after a motor vehicle accident with injuries, police said.
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Pittsboro woman charged with cyberstalking after alleged text-message threats
Rodnise Anderson of Pittsboro was charged with cyberstalking after complainants reported alleged death threats by text message, authorities said.
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Baldwyn students visit University of North Alabama nursing department
Baldwyn High School juniors and seniors visited UNA in Florence, touring nursing simulation rooms and learning about tuition opportunities.
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Panola County deputies assist with North Panola Homecoming activities
Panola County School Resource Officers assisted students during Homecoming Week activities at North Panola School District, including coronation preparations.
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Corrections task force to hold fact-finding tour at Leakesville prison
The Corrections & Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force will meet Sept. 25 at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville.
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MSP Unit 25 holds first Diamond Minds Book & Poetry Club ceremony
MSP Unit 25 held its first Diamond Minds Book & Poetry Club ceremony, recognizing participants’ literary accomplishments and creative expression.
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Mississippi corrections official hosts statewide training at Central Mississippi facility
Kelley Christopher hosted a statewide training session at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility focused on collaboration, teamwork and leadership.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrates six 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
Northeast Mississippi Community College is celebrating six 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, including athletes, an administrator and an engineering leader.
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Starkville police issue postgame traffic advisory
Starkville police are advising motorists to expect postgame traffic and closures of typical alternate routes after this weekend’s football game.
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Clear skies and quiet weather expected overnight across the area
Quiet weather and clear skies are expected overnight, with lows in the low to mid 60s across the area.
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First Regional Library branches to close Friday
All First Regional Library branches will close Friday, with weekend locations reopening Saturday and other branches reopening Monday.
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Mississippi DPS special operations group conducts formation training
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Special Operations Group recently conducted formation training focused on coordination, discipline and teamwork.
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