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The Jackson County Sheriff's Department reported six calls for service and one arrest in St. Martin, including an aggravated-assault arrest.
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October 1 morning: Oxford police report a person revived after a suspected overdose; regional rain forecasts sharpen, MDA leadership changes and Miller Road reopens.
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History Is Lunch streams live every Wednesday at noon on the Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Goldie’s Express sponsored the Week 3 meal for the Vicksburg Police Department Citizens Academy, according to the department.
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The Long Beach Police Department spotlighted Officer Kelly Mears, a patrol officer who moved to Long Beach from North Carolina in 2026.
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K-9 Beau of the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office has been selected to receive an Advanced Trauma Kit from Protection4Paws.
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Meridian announced that Household Hazardous Waste Day will take place Saturday.
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Rain chances return to parts of the forecast area and are expected to increase Saturday and Sunday, with locally heavy rainfall possible.
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Rural LISC represented the Mississippi Delta at Delta Compass – WCEA in Asheville, North Carolina, with Scott Phillips and Ken Purvis attending.
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Greenville officials thanked the Fuller Center for Housing and volunteers from four cities for helping build a home on May Street.
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The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office attended National Night Out with the Western Hills Neighborhood Association, emphasizing community engagement and trust.
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The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office shared Sept. 29 arrest and incident reports and reminded residents to call 911 in an emergency.
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Chief Rashall Brackney and JPD officers joined Ward 7 leaders and government representatives at a meeting hosted by Belhaven University.
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Christopher Darby of Panola County was charged with grand larceny after a report of money stolen from a vehicle in Lafayette County.
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The Taco Bell Foundation donated $32,110 to support youth and career workforce readiness programs benefiting Oxford’s LOU Barksdale Club and local students.
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A New Albany Fire/Rescue post says retaining first responders requires fair conditions, dependable equipment, manageable schedules and responsive leadership.
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New Albany Fire/Rescue was thanked for helping food vendors and supporting operations during this year’s Tallahatchie Riverfest.
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