MDOT director discusses accelerated timeline for ‘The Big Fix’ project
Jessica Dilley discussed MDOT’s I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project and its accelerated 2.5-year timeline.
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Jackson County report lists domestic-violence arrest and three incident reports
A Jackson County report lists a domestic-violence arrest, a domestic-dispute report and two malicious-mischief reports.
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Mississippi news: $8.5M workforce push, 70 Shannon jobs and cooler air
Mississippi’s Sept. 24 morning briefing: $8.5 million for workforce training, 70 new Shannon jobs, cooler air, I-20 work and health updates.
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Mississippi health officials urge expectant parents to monitor fetal movement
The Mississippi State Department of Health urged expectant parents to monitor their baby’s usual movements and contact a provider if they change.
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New furniture arrives at BMCU’s Guyton Library
New modern furniture at Blue Mountain Christian University’s Guyton Library is designed to bring students together for reading and studying.
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Sandbar Café sponsors dinner for Week 2 of Vicksburg Citizens Academy
Sandbar Café at WaterView Casino and Hotel sponsored dinner for Week 2 of the Vicksburg Citizens Academy, the police department said.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces upcoming Cadet Class 72
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says Cadet Class 72 is coming and applications will open soon.
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Pike County sheriff thanks Patrol Division for service to community
Pike County Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones thanked the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division for protecting and serving county residents.
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Deputy Chris Heard named September 2026 Officer of the Month
Deputy Chris Heard was featured as the Rankin County School District’s September 2026 Officer of the Month.
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Drier, cooler air follows cold front across Mississippi
Drier, slightly cooler air behind a cold front is bringing morning lows in the mid-60s and afternoon highs in the mid-80s.
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Jackson Police Department Shares Evening Visit to WRBJ
The Jackson Police Department said it had a great time at WRBJ 97.7, known as The Beat of The Capital, during an evening visit.
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Lonestar scheduled to perform tomorrow night at Heindl Center
Lonestar is scheduled to perform tomorrow night at the Heindl Center, according to Northwest Mississippi Community College.
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Warming trend to bring highs near 90 early next week
A warming trend begins Friday, followed by a dry weekend and highs near 90 early next week, while overnight lows remain in the 50s and 60s.
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New Albany business owner Chris Pugh featured in SuperTalk Mississippi post
A New Albany Main Street Association post references business owner and board member Chris Pugh and SuperTalk Mississippi.
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New Albany Police Department says Riverfest is approaching
The New Albany Police Department said Riverfest is swiftly approaching, but provided no further event details in the source.
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Louc highlighted in Oxford Veterinary Clinic puppy spotlight
Louc, a German shorthair pointer trained in tracking and narcotics, was featured in an Oxford Veterinary Clinic puppy spotlight.
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Booneville School District announces: “Mums are in!”
The Booneville School District announced that “Mums are in!”
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