Northeast Mississippi Community College praises Campus Country students
Northeast Mississippi Community College expressed pride in Campus Country and the effort students put into each performance.,
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Lee County to enforce Kratom ordinance beginning Sept. 12
Lee County will begin enforcing its ordinance governing Kratom sales, possession and use on September 12, 2026, after a legal challenge expired.
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Severe weather threat to continue overnight in northern Mid-South
The severe weather threat will continue overnight in the northern Mid-South, with damaging winds the main concern and marginally severe hail possible.
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National Weather Service Memphis to host first fall SKYWARN course
The National Weather Service Memphis office will host its first SKYWARN course of the fall on Monday. Details are online.
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Mississippi agency urges support for law enforcement, first responders
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety urges support for law enforcement and first responders during Suicide Prevention Month and promotes 988 assistance.
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National Guard sergeant discusses career opportunities with NEMCC students
SSgt Kevin Bollig spoke with NEMCC students in Corinth about National Guard careers, training, experience and education benefits.
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University community celebrates President Dr. Mc’s birthday
Blue Mountain Christian University students, faculty and staff celebrated President Dr. Mc’s birthday this week and praised her leadership and compassion.
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New State Route 2 section opens in Tippah County
A new 1.5-mile section of State Route 2 in Tippah County opened to traffic, including two bridges and connections to local roads.
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Mississippi agency urges benefit recipients to use ConnectEBT security tools
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is urging benefit recipients to use ConnectEBT to lock and unlock their card around purchases.
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MSDH shares four food safety steps for tailgating season
The Mississippi State Department of Health shared four food safety steps for tailgating, including cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling food safely.
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Samuel Marshall named Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office August Employee of the Month
Deputy Samuel Marshall was named the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office August Employee of the Month after handling calls, arrests and patrol duties.
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More than 50 take part in Meridian 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
More than 50 people joined Meridian’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, covering the equivalent of 110 stories to honor fallen firefighters.
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Sheriff Joey East thanks supervisors for supporting LCSO building
Sheriff Joey East thanked past and present supervisors for helping make an LCSO building a reality intended to improve service and protection.
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Detective Terrence Jackson graduates from Certified Investigator Program at MLEOTA
Detective Terrence Jackson graduated from the Certified Investigator Program (CIP) at MLEOTA, the Jackson Police Department said.
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Ingomar Attendance Center hosts Grandparents’ Day breakfast
Ingomar Attendance Center began Grandparents’ Day with Pre-K and kindergarten students and a breakfast for visiting grandparents.
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Annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon set for Sept. 25
The Annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon is set for Sept. 25, 2026, at First Methodist Church, with speakers John T. Edge and Jim Gulley.
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Jackson police chief, city employees attend public records training
Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney and city employees attended a Mississippi Ethics Commission public records class at the police training academy.
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