Dr. Erik Frandsen joins Children’s of Mississippi pediatric heart team
Dr. Erik Frandsen has joined Children’s of Mississippi’s pediatric heart team, bringing specialized training in heart failure and transplantation.
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Jackson County sheriff’s office reports arrest and seven calls for service
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported an arrest and calls involving theft, shoplifting, a fraud scam and harassing phone calls.
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Tupelo-Area Dad Leads Group in National Super Dad Competition
Lucas Foley, a Tupelo/Saltillo father of five and foster and adoptive parent, leads his group in the national Super Dad competition. The winner gets $25,000 and a national TV commercial.
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Yelp: Fallternative Flavors, Holiday Decor and Analog Hobbies Trending This Fall
Yelp’s September trend report: fallternative coffee flavors are surging, holiday decorating is starting early, and off-screen analog hobbies keep growing.
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Mississippi Ranks 33rd in WalletHub’s Most Diverse States Study
Mississippi ranks 33rd overall in WalletHub’s 2026 diversity study — first in the nation for occupational and marital-status diversity, last for political diversity.
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Mississippi Ranks 33rd in WalletHub’s Most Diverse States Study
Mississippi ranks 33rd overall in WalletHub’s 2026 diversity study — first in the nation for occupational and marital-status diversity, last for political diversity.
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Mississippi Ranks 33rd in WalletHub’s Most Diverse States Study
Mississippi ranks 33rd overall in WalletHub’s 2026 diversity study — first in the nation for occupational and marital-status diversity, last for political diversity.
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Mississippi Ranks 33rd in WalletHub’s Most Diverse States Study
Mississippi ranks 33rd overall in WalletHub’s 2026 diversity study — first in the nation for occupational and marital-status diversity, last for political diversity.
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Mississippians Have Reclaimed $216 Million in Lost Life Insurance Benefits
More than 10,300 Mississippians have claimed over $216 million through the free NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.
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Mississippi Joins Nationwide Human Trafficking Operation; 7 Victims Recovered in Southaven
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Mississippi’s role in the nationwide Operation Coast to Coast: 7 victims recovered in Southaven, part of 79 recoveries and 125 arrests across 22 states.
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Ole Miss Researchers Developing AI Guide for 3D-Printed Medications
University of Mississippi researchers are partnering with Colorcon on an AI-powered database to help pharmacies produce personalized 3D-printed medications.
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STAR Program Enters New Era Under Cook Charitable Foundation
The Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation has assumed responsibility for Mississippi’s STAR Program, the 61-year-old tradition honoring the state’s top high school seniors and their teachers.
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Long Beach High School Senior Night to include celebratory cannon fire
Long Beach High School’s Senior Night on Friday, 9/18/26, will include celebratory cannon fire during the game, police said.
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Pascagoula Police Department celebrates Officer Seals’ birthday
The Pascagoula Police Department celebrated Officer Seals’ birthday and praised his more than one year of service to the city.
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Disaster centers open in three counties for Tropical Storm Arthur aid
Disaster Service Centers in three counties are open for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance. Applications are due October 3rd.
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posts arrest and incident reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posted arrest and incident reports covering Sept. 11 through Sept. 14 and reminded residents to call 911 in emergencies.
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Mississippi transportation department recognizes truck drivers during appreciation week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is recognizing professional truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19.
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