Tate Reeves Facebook post uses “Make America Great Again!” slogan
Tate Reeves’ Facebook post used the slogan “Make America Great Again!” followed by a U.S. flag emoji.
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Lowndes County authorities seek Columbus man wanted on two meth sale charges
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about Orville Wayne Lee of Columbus, who is wanted on two meth sale charges.
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MDWFP outlines habitat changes behind Mississippi bobwhite decline
MDWFP says habitat loss, reduced prescribed fire and non-native grasses have contributed to declining Northern Bobwhite populations in Mississippi.
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Mississippi State Employee Expo set for Sept. 23 in Jackson
The free State Employee Expo will offer health, wellness and benefits resources Sept. 23 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson.
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Oxford police thank attendees of women’s self-defense class
The Oxford MS Police Department thanked attendees of a women’s self-defense class and invited the public to the next class on October 13th.
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Hattiesburg police investigate fatal shooting on Morningside Drive
Hattiesburg police are investigating a fatal shooting on Morningside Drive. One person died, and a suspect was taken into custody.
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Mississippi agriculture agency marks National Rice Month
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is marking National Rice Month and promoting local rice farmers and Mississippi-grown products.
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Pike County Sheriff’s Office thanks McAlister’s Deli team for support
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office thanked Phillip Scheel and McAlister’s Deli for continued support of Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones and the department.
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Baldwyn junior completes college visit to Northeast Mississippi Community College
Baldwyn junior Annabelle Cagle toured Northeast Mississippi Community College, submitted an application and discussed aid opportunities.
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Baby kangaroo visits Baldwyn fifth-grade classes
A bottle-fed baby kangaroo named Pogo visited Tonya Hall’s fifth-grade classes, where students learned about his care and native habitat.
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Booneville High School Marks Day 3 of HOCO
Booneville High School marked the third day of HOCO, according to a school post.
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Baldwyn student shadows NICU staff at Tupelo Women’s Center
Baldwyn High School junior Olivia Page shadowed NICU staff at the Women’s Center in Tupelo during NICU Awareness Month.,
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Meridian issues precautionary boil water notice for specified area
Meridian issued a precautionary boil water notice and urged affected customers to boil water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.
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Pumpkins featured at Mid-Town farmers market
The City of Oxford shared a photo of pumpkins at the Mid-Town farmers market and encouraged residents to shop locally.
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Northeast graduate advances to quality engineering role with Hago Automotive
Northeast graduate Jaxson Laster has taken a quality engineering role with Hago Automotive after hands-on training and an apprenticeship in Germany.
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Lafayette County authorities seek Carlos Gonzalez on bench warrant
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Carlos Gonzalez on a Justice Court bench warrant.
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Meridian closes section of 10th Avenue for water line repairs
Meridian has closed 10th Avenue between 23rd and 24th streets while crews repair a water line break. The closure is expected to last throughout the day.
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