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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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A flood watch covers Lafayette County as heavy rain and gusty winds are expected from late tonight through Saturday.
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October 9 evening: Isaias inland warnings expand, seven southern shelters and safe rooms are listed, drawbridge guidance changes, and Gautier and Meridian updates.
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Mississippi Coast warnings, reported shelter openings and storm-related service changes lead Friday’s news. Northwest and Hinds won key junior-college football games, while Jackson State women’s soccer rallied.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthened toward the northern Gulf Coast, with storm surge, flooding and hurricane warnings in effect for coastal areas.}
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