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Chief RaShall Brackney gives an update on the Tasia Fortune Homicide Case.
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The Sept. 28 Mississippi rundown covers a District 34 special election, school safety, storm aid, and college sports results from reporting first published in the fixed 24-hour window.
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Law enforcement officers will conduct a memorial gear walk Wednesday from Magnolia Cemetery to the Batesville Courthouse for Deputy Joe Cosby.
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Baldwyn School District is mourning Mary Ellen Starks and Randy Shelley, citing their service to students and district facilities.
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DeSoto County Solid Waste is offering free cleanup kits with supplies for residents ahead of Fall Cleanup, scheduled for October 10–18.
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Oxford-area law enforcement agencies and Communicare MS will host free Narcan training Oct. 1. Narcan will be provided, and registration is not required.
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Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams spoke with the Council on Leadership, which also formed small groups during the meeting.
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New Albany High School is celebrating its 2026 Homecoming Court as Homecoming Week begins, with festivities planned throughout the week.
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Small Town Sass in Hernando offers women’s apparel, including tops, denim and dresses, along with gifts and accessories for every occasion.
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Westbound Interstate 22 near mile marker 51 is shut down after a one-vehicle accident, with a helicopter at the scene.
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The Ingomar Band received encouragement from community musician Zeke Listewbee, who has recorded in London and composed for films including The Color Purple.
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Southaven police announced recent graduates of a crisis intervention program conducted through a partnership with Region IV and Catherine Davis.
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NALGW plans two brief outages for an emergency repair affecting customers along Bankhead Street and into South New Albany.,
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Dry Midsouth conditions brought 20 to 25 percent relative humidity, while GOES satellite technology tracked fire heat signatures.
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Hoot 4 Hope, a kids’ walk supporting the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
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The City of Meridian will hold the Smurfy Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 on 22nd Avenue South, featuring lights, music and holiday activities.
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D’Iberville officers spoke with high school classes about first-responder careers, service, good choices and making a positive difference.
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