Saturday Red Flag Warnings issued across central and southern Mississippi
Saturday fire-weather warnings cover central and southern Mississippi, including the Coast. Check the regional times and separate county burn bans.
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Horn Lake woman stable after shooting; boyfriend arrested
A Horn Lake woman was shot during a domestic altercation, and her boyfriend was arrested after the weapon was seized. She was later listed as stable.
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Mississippi news: Fire watch expands to Coast; new school grades set baseline
Friday morning: Mississippi fire and wind alerts, Rankin’s burn ban, new school grades, Biloxi Bay shrimp waters and Saturday’s SR 467 closure.
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Rankin County burn ban runs through Nov. 15 as fire danger rises
Rankin County bars debris burning, campfires and bonfires through Nov. 15. Officials provide an EOC contact as Friday brings a Red Flag Warning.
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Mississippi news: Friday fire warning, Artesia arrest and coastal gale watches
Friday’s Red Flag Warning, Saturday fire watches and coastal gale watches lead the October 15 evening briefing, with Artesia and Horn Lake updates, BMCU tickets and Friday Medicaid meetings.
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Artesia homicide arrest, Horn Lake shooting and volleyball title chase lead Mississippi rundown
An Artesia homicide arrest and a Horn Lake shooting lead Thursday’s Mississippi news. Northwest volleyball remains unbeaten, while state title and college matchups shape the sports slate.
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BMCU sets Oct. 21 ticket deadline for ministerial alumni dinner in Madison
BMCU’s Oct. 27 ministerial alumni dinner in Madison has an Oct. 21 advance-ticket deadline. Dinner tickets are listed at $16.
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Arrest made in Artesia homicide investigation
An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with the homicide of Jaraquist Cunningham in Artesia. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Greenville police arrest man after domestic violence report; stolen gun recovered
Greenville police arrested Kentranc Hicks after a domestic violence report and recovered a stolen handgun. He is held on a $15,000 bond.
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Greenville police investigate missing $4,863.89 business deposit
Greenville police are investigating a reported missing $4,863.89 business deposit from Bestway and are seeking information from the public.
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Traffic stop in Greenville leads to suspected narcotics seizure and arrest
Greenville police say a traffic stop led to a suspected narcotics seizure, an arrest and an ongoing investigation.
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MEMA shares tornado safety guidance during preparedness week
MEMA urges residents to identify a tornado safe place in advance and shelter in a basement or interior room away from windows.
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National Weather Service urges safe shelter during tornado warnings
The National Weather Service urges residents to shelter immediately during tornado warnings and choose a protected interior location.
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Guntown billing case, bail scam alert and college wins lead Mississippi rundown
Former Guntown officials face public-office charges and Lowndes County warns about bogus bail calls. The W golf, Northwest soccer and other college sports lead the results.
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Tunica charity golf tournament seeks three more teams
Tunica’s charity golf tournament, benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, needs three more teams. Registration closes at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
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How Mississippi’s Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery prepares fish for stocking
The Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery details how staff feed, monitor, spawn, harvest and transport fish for stocking Mississippi waters.
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Lafayette County sheriff offers fall deer-safety tips for drivers
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office advises drivers to slow down, watch wooded roadsides and avoid swerving if deer cross the roadway.
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