Greenville mayor invites public to blues festival reception
Mayor Errick D. Simmons invites the public to a free blues festival reception scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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Jackson police seek information about missing 17-year-old
Jackson police are seeking information about 17-year-old Christian Jackson, who was last seen wearing all black clothing with red shoes.
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Heat Advisory continues for western Mid-South until 7 p.m.; more issued Monday and Tuesday
A Heat Advisory continues until 7 p.m. for the western Mid-South, with areawide advisories issued Monday and Tuesday for heat indexes above 105 degrees.
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Mississippi rundown: Heat lingers, Bulldogs roll and Ole Miss climbs before LSU
Heat concerns, a Greenville shooting and school-attendance questions lead the news, alongside Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Alcorn State and other college results.
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LOU Reads to host panel on Mississippi’s new statewide attendance policy
LOU Reads will host a Sept. 14 panel and Q&A on Mississippi’s new statewide attendance policy, with childcare provided.
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Magnolia Shine Podcast discusses Justin Wedgeworth
Magnolia Shine Podcast initiated a discussion about Justin Wedgeworth, who it said is from the same town and is “balling out”.
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Landers Center invites Olive Branch officers to First Responders Lunch
The Landers Center invited Olive Branch Police Department officers to a First Responders Lunch, the department said. ⏎
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Thad Lee photographs to open at Union County Heritage Museum
Photographs by Thad Lee will open at the Union County Heritage Museum on Sept. 17, 2026, alongside 1960s images from Martin Dain.
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Film screening, director comments set for Faulkner Literary Fest program
A 33-minute film screening and comments from director Rhondalyn Peairs are scheduled as part of the annual Faulkner Literary Fest.
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Heat Advisory covers areas along and west of Mississippi River through 7 p.m.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, with heat indexes of 105 to 109 degrees.
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Biloxi police host Community Festival Against Crime
The Biloxi Police Department hosted another Community Festival Against Crime, according to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers.
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Tunnel to Towers event in Biloxi honors 9/11 victims and first responders
The annual Tunnel to Towers event in Biloxi honored 9/11 victims and local first responders killed in the line of duty.
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MDOT highlights infrastructure progress in Southwest Mississippi
MDOT highlighted infrastructure progress in Southwest Mississippi’s District 7 and said completed projects support regional communities and growth.
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Mississippi news this morning: Heat advisory expands, Greenville shooting and rural health preview
Sunday’s Mississippi briefing: Carroll and Grenada join the heat advisory, Greenville police detail a Friday shooting, and Monday brings a rural-health announcement and school drill.
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DeSoto County marks National Grandparents Day, announces Senior Safety Bingo Bash
DeSoto County Government marked National Grandparents Day and announced a free Senior Safety Bingo Bash on Sept. 23.
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Landers Center hosts First Responder Appreciation Lunch
The Landers Center hosted a First Responder Appreciation Lunch and displayed a Missing Man Table honoring those who died on 9/11.
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Heat stress conditions expected through Tuesday
Elevated to limited heat stress conditions are expected through Tuesday, with heat index values near 105 to 110 degrees.
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