Heat Advisory covers areas along and west of Mississippi River through 7 p.m.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, with heat indexes of 105 to 109 degrees.
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Two injured in shooting on North 9th Street in Greenville
Two people were injured in a shooting on North 9th Street in Greenville, where police said gunfire also struck two vehicles and a residence.
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Biloxi police host Community Festival Against Crime
The Biloxi Police Department hosted another Community Festival Against Crime, according to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers.
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Tunnel to Towers event in Biloxi honors 9/11 victims and first responders
The annual Tunnel to Towers event in Biloxi honored 9/11 victims and local first responders killed in the line of duty.
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MDOT highlights infrastructure progress in Southwest Mississippi
MDOT highlighted infrastructure progress in Southwest Mississippi’s District 7 and said completed projects support regional communities and growth.
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Mississippi news this morning: Heat advisory expands, Greenville shooting and rural health preview
Sunday’s Mississippi briefing: Carroll and Grenada join the heat advisory, Greenville police detail a Friday shooting, and Monday brings a rural-health announcement and school drill.
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DeSoto County marks National Grandparents Day, announces Senior Safety Bingo Bash
DeSoto County Government marked National Grandparents Day and announced a free Senior Safety Bingo Bash on Sept. 23.
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Landers Center hosts First Responder Appreciation Lunch
The Landers Center hosted a First Responder Appreciation Lunch and displayed a Missing Man Table honoring those who died on 9/11.
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Heat stress conditions expected through Tuesday
Elevated to limited heat stress conditions are expected through Tuesday, with heat index values near 105 to 110 degrees.
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Picayune Police Department honors women officers on National Police Woman Day
The Picayune Police Department honored its women officers on National Police Woman Day and thanked them for serving the community.
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Oxford police remind public about postgame traffic pattern
Oxford police reminded the public about the postgame traffic flow pattern and urged caution around officers and pedestrians near roadways.
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Greenville Police Department announces Strevel’s promotion to sergeant
The Greenville Police Department announced Strevel’s promotion to sergeant and recognized his commitment to serving Greenville residents.
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Tate Reeves says he discussed Mississippi education and football on Fox News
Tate Reeves said he discussed Mississippi education and Mississippi State football with Kayleigh McEnany on Fox News.
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Reeves promotes Fox News appearance on Mississippi education gains
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves promoted a Fox News appearance to discuss the state’s education gains and listed other program guests.
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Hot, humid weather expected through much of next week
Hot, humid weather with upper-90s highs is expected through much of next week, while heat index values may reach 105 to 110 degrees.
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OUTransit offers gameday parking assistance in Oxford
OUTransit says it is ready to help with gameday parking in Oxford and directs riders to its gameday shuttle website for information.
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Byram Police Department invites community to National Night Out
The Byram Police Department invites the community to join National Night Out.
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