Booneville High School SGA celebrates Dolly Day with kindness and treats
Booneville High School’s SGA celebrated Dolly Day by sharing kindness and sweet treats with students and teachers, inspired by a Dolly Parton quote.
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Vicksburg police investigate shooting at New Main Apartments
Vicksburg police are investigating a shooting at New Main Apartments in which a 16-year-old male sustained two gunshot wounds.
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9/11 remembrance ceremony scheduled for 6:30
A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is scheduled for 6:30, according to a post from the Panola County Sheriff’s Office- MS.
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Panola County Sheriff’s Office warns of jail-related payment scam
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a caller posing as the “Jail Nurse” and seeking money to release a family member.
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Deadline set for Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Program
The 2026 Community Heritage Preservation Grant Program (CHPG) deadline is Friday, October 2, for projects in Certified Local Government communities.
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Oxford agencies to host free Narcan training after deaths of two students
Oxford agencies and Communicare MS will hold a free Narcan training Oct. 1 after the deaths of two students this week.
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Siemens Energy invests in next chapter of Mississippi operations
Siemens Energy is investing in the next chapter of its Mississippi operations after more than 50 years in the state.
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Welty House announces closures during Mississippi Book Festival week
The Welty House will close select tours and operations during Mississippi Book Festival week, including Friday and Saturday events at the site.
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Long Beach Police Department thanks Daughters of the American Revolution
The Long Beach Police Department thanked the Daughters of the American Revolution for visiting and bringing goodies.
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Starkville police remind Cotton District visitors about safety zone, clear-bag rule
Starkville police remind Cotton District visitors about the weekend safety zone, rideshare location and 12-by-6-by-12-inch clear-bag rule.
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Two arrested after search of Oxford vape store, authorities say
Two Oxford residents were arrested after a search of a vape store recovered kratom, THC products and other suspected narcotics, authorities said.
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Louisville, Noxubee County honor coach M.C. Miller
Louisville and Noxubee County honored M.C. Miller, who coached both teams and won a title with each.
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12 officers complete crisis intervention training in Meridian
Twelve officers completed a 40-hour crisis intervention course in Meridian and will help connect people in mental health crises with resources.
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Horses arrive at Agri-Ed Center for Cotton Bowl Paint-O-Rama
Horses have arrived at the Agri-Ed Center ahead of the Mississippi Paint Horse Club’s Cotton Bowl Paint-O-Rama this Saturday and Sunday.
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Cotton Bowl Paint-O-Rama set for weekend at Nesbit Agri-Ed Center
The Mississippi Paint Horse Club’s Cotton Bowl Paint-O-Rama is scheduled this weekend at the DeSoto County Agri-Education Center in Nesbit.
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Above-normal temperatures expected through the weekend
Temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal norms through the weekend, with September possibly ranking among the five warmest for many locations.
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Greenville crews make curb and gutter improvements on Robertshaw, Colorado streets
Greenville street crews are making curb and gutter improvements on Robertshaw and Colorado streets to strengthen roads and improve drainage.
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