Ken Rainey celebration concert scheduled at Meridian’s Temple Theatre
A free Ken Rainey celebration at Meridian’s Temple Theatre will include a 6 p.m. star unveiling and a concert featuring Randy Houser.
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Jackson police investigate fatal shooting at gas station parking lot
Jackson police are investigating a fatal shooting at a gas station parking lot on Medgar Evers Blvd. and seeking information about a gray Honda Accord.
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Wayfinding signs added in Hernando with ARPA funding
Hernando added wayfinding signs through a project funded by ARPA funds provided by the Mississippi Main Street Association through the Mississippi Legislature.
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Hernando to hold ribbon cutting for wayfinding signs
Hernando will hold an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony next Tuesday for its new wayfinding signs, funded through ARPA funds.
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Pontotoc business promotes fall open house
A small business in Pontotoc is inviting the community to attend its fall open house and show support.
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Low humidity expected through early next week
Low relative humidity is expected through early next week, with values as low as 25-35 percent along and south of I-40 on Sunday.
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Booneville High agriculture students attend forestry and wildlife field day
Booneville High agriculture students attended the Northeast forestry and wildlife conservation field day with support from two sponsors.
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Oxford community participates in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
The Oxford community participated in and sponsored a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honoring those lost and the first responders who served.
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Biloxi police monitor attendees at Banana Ball game
Biloxi police are watching over attendees at a Banana Ball game taking place tonight at Keesler Federal Park, according to the department.
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16-year-old Henry Trisby III dies after being shot Friday night
Henry Trisby III, 16, was shot Friday night and died, according to a Magnolia Shine Podcast post that expressed sympathy for his family and community.
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Mississippi news: Vicksburg teen dies, tourism hits record and dry weekend continues
Mississippi’s Sept. 26 morning briefing: a fatal Vicksburg shooting update, record tourism figures, Oxford naloxone training, dry weather and events.
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Waveland police host Night Out Against Crime at St. Clare Catholic Church
Waveland’s Night Out Against Crime event at St. Clare Catholic Church includes giveaways and free food.
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Oxford climbers tackle 110 stories in annual 9/11 memorial stair climb
The third annual Oxford 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb brought climbers to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to support the Firefighter Community Fund.
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Olive Branch shares vendor information for 2027 farmers market season
Olive Branch directed prospective vendors to 2027 farmers market guidelines and requirements at www.obms.us/farmersmarket.
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Touch-A-Truck event held at Olive Branch City Park
A Touch-A-Truck event is being held at Olive Branch City Park until 2 p.m., with city departments listed among those associated with it.
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Touch-A-Truck event underway at Olive Branch City Park
A Touch-A-Truck event is underway at Olive Branch City Park and is scheduled to continue until 2 p.m, city officials said.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College announces upcoming homecoming events
Northwest Mississippi Community College says homecoming is approaching and highlights upcoming events in accompanying graphics.
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