Mississippi health department invites applicants to explore job opportunities
The Mississippi State Department of Health is inviting people to explore job opportunities with the agency across Mississippi.
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Jackson County report lists seven calls for service
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department listed seven Sept. 29 calls for service, including reports of theft, trespassing and fraud or a scam.
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Free Narcan training set for Oct. 1 at OPD Training Room
Free Narcan training is scheduled for Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the OPD Training Room. No registration is required, and Narcan will be provided.
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Worship service at Delta Correctional Facility highlights faith and rehabilitation
A worship service at Delta Correctional Facility featured praise dance, music, testimony and an Altar Call focused on faith and rehabilitation.
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Movie Night featuring Toy Story planned for Saturday
Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce plans a Saturday Movie Night featuring Toy Story, with the location to be finalized Friday.
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Hernando Main Street Chamber says ticket discount ends tomorrow
The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce said its ticket discount ends tomorrow and shared a link to purchase tickets.
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Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 reopens in DeSoto County
The Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 in DeSoto County has reopened; the Miller Road bridge is scheduled to reopen by Friday evening.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College suggests goat yoga for Homecoming Week
Northwest Mississippi Community College said goat yoga might be a Homecoming Week event.
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Family Fun Day returning to The Depot in Downtown Tupelo
Family Fun Day will return to The Depot in Downtown Tupelo on Saturday, October 10, with free activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Gipson urges temporary fuel tax relief as costs pressure Mississippi industries
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is urging Mississippi leaders to consider temporary fuel tax relief amid rising costs for farmers and loggers.
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Long Beach Police Department launches motor unit with two officers
The Long Beach Police Department launched a motor unit with two officers assigned to newly acquired Harley-Davidson motorcycles after completing motor school.ҩ
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Lauderdale County sheriff’s office reports arrest from Warrant Wednesday
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office said another person from its previous Warrant Wednesday post has been arrested and clarified tip-reward procedures.
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Lauderdale County sheriff’s office posts Sept. 28 arrest and incident reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posted arrest and incident reports for Sept. 28 and advised calling 911 in an emergency.
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Meridian officials hold work session at City Hall
Meridian held a City Hall work session focused on questions, details and the continued work of serving city residents.
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John Raymond Fenty taken into custody in Philippines amid sexual battery investigation
John Raymond Fenty was taken into custody in the Philippines amid a Kemper County investigation into alleged sexual battery.
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Search warrant executed at Amory vape and repair business
Authorities executed a search warrant at an Amory vape and repair business and recovered suspected narcotics allegedly packaged for distribution.
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Five Meridian police officers complete additional crisis intervention training
Five Meridian police officers completed additional crisis intervention training focused on recognizing mental health crises and de-escalating situations.
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