National Night Out planned for Oct. 13 at Vicksburg’s Halls Ferry Park
Vicksburg’s National Night Out will be held Oct. 13 at Halls Ferry Park, with free food, vendors, music and family activities.
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Deputy Brown apprehends suspects after reported residential burglary
Deputy Floyd Brown apprehended suspects and recovered stolen property and a firearm after a reported residential burglary.
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SCRIBBLERS invites BMCU students interested in creative writing
SCRIBBLERS invites BMCU students of all experience levels to create, share and grow through poetry, stories, songs and other writing forms.
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Northeast celebrates Adult Education & Family Literacy Week
Northeast celebrates Adult Education & Family Literacy Week and students pursuing goals, building skills and creating new opportunities in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Adult Education marks AEFL Week 2026
Mississippi Adult Education is celebrating AEFL Week 2026 after serving more than 7,000 learners during the past program year.
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Starkville woman charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
Ashley Evans, 24, of Starkville, was charged with felony shoplifting after a reported theft at a Tupelo Wal-Mart.
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Washington County Economic Alliance congratulates SoDelta Candle Company
The Washington County Economic Alliance congratulated Lea Margaret McLaurin Hamilton and SoDelta Candle Company in Mississippi’s Washington County city.
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Greenville police seek information to identify suspect
The Greenville Police Department is asking anyone who recognizes a suspect to call Crime Stoppers at 662-378-TIPS. Tips may lead to a cash reward.
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Greenville police obtain warrants in construction-materials theft
Greenville police obtained warrants for Henry Gibson and Roosevelt Holloway in a reported theft of construction materials from 1501 E. Reed Road.
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Greenville plans voter registration event for Sept. 15
Greenville will host voter registration activities Sept. 15, 2026, at City Hall, the Buster Brown Community Center and area fire stations.
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Greenville announces first placemaking sign for Great River Road
Greenville’s first Great River Road placemaking sign was sponsored by Steve Azar and the Saint Cecilia Foundation.
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Down On Main 2026 event set for Sept. 26 at Fairpark
Down On Main 2026 will feature Wyly Bigger and Nick Perkins at Fairpark on Sept. 26, with free admission from 6 to 10:30 p.m..
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Parkway and Lawndale Elementary begin Homecoming Week
Parkway and Lawndale Elementary marked Day 1 of Homecoming Week with a sleep-themed activity, the Tupelo Public School District said in a post on Facebook.
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Craig Elliott donates two drones to Horn Lake Police Department
Craig Elliott donated and purchased two new drones for the Horn Lake Police Department’s Drone Unit, which officers use as an additional field resource.
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Play It Again Sports ribbon cutting scheduled in Southaven
The Southaven Chamber scheduled a 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, ribbon cutting for Play It Again Sports in Southaven.
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UMMC AirCare adds first fixed-wing aircraft to fleet
UMMC AirCare has added AirCare 5, its first fixed-wing aircraft, to provide longer-range flexibility for specialized-care transports.
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Southaven highlights street repaving projects and plans
Southaven says repaving projects are completed and underway, with Greenbrook among the neighborhoods showing fresh pavement.
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