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Horn Lake police say a shooting at Kabuki restaurant left Justin Conrad dead and led to a murder warrant for Marterius McShane.
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Mississippi Valley State rallied past Texas Southern, Ole Miss won at Vanderbilt, and Prentiss County authorities investigated a shed burglary in the 24 hours ending October 11 at 4:45 p.m. Central.
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October 11 morning: Monday fire danger, fall storm preparedness, early-week heat, Prentiss County burglary, corrected U.S. 98 guidance and Biloxi transportation conference.
Read moreThe Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at a district shed and seeks information about the incident.
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October 10 evening: northern flood watch canceled, shelter directory cleared, drier Sunday and fire concerns, agritourism membership offer and New Albany program.
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Lafayette County faces wind and flood warnings as Louisville ends the unbeaten start for Kosciusko and Tupelo stays perfect. College football, volleyball and soccer round out Saturday’s Mississippi report.
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Lafayette County officials warn of strong winds, flooding and possible debris as Isaias remnants move through the area.
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Lafayette County faces strong wind gusts and flooding risk, with safety precautions urged for residents and drivers.
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October 10 morning: Isaias wind advisories, a narrower flood watch, coastal flooding, U.S. 98 detours, Uber shelter rides and Tupelo’s event postponement.
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A dog found wandering along Seacliffe Drive in Gautier has been reunited with his family, the Gautier Police Department said.
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Uber is offering up to two free rides, capped at $40 each, to and from Mississippi’s open, state-approved evacuation shelters.
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Isaias remnants are expected to affect the Mid-South, with tropical-storm winds in northeastern Mississippi and flood risks east of the Mississippi River.
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A Wind Advisory covers Lafayette County Saturday, with gusts up to 45 mph. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning.
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Tupelo postponed Family Fun Day at The Depot because of forecasted storm conditions and strong winds; Chili Fest is planned at Fairpark Oct. 16.
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Tupelo’s Family Fun Day at The Depot was postponed because of forecasted severe weather. Tupelo Chili Fest is set for Oct. 16 at Fairpark.
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A flood watch is in effect for Lafayette County as heavy rain and winds are expected Saturday, with rainfall potentially reaching 2 inches.
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