Hazardous heat to continue across Mid-South through weekend
Hazardous heat will continue across the Mid-South through the weekend, with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s and a Heat Advisory in effect.
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Limited heat stress expected in western forecast area Thursday
Limited heat stress is expected across the western half of the forecast area Thursday, with heat index values approaching 105 degrees.
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Greenville police seek information identifying suspect
Greenville police are seeking information to identify a suspect and said tips to Crime Stoppers could lead to a cash reward.
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Greenville police announce warrants and seek information leading to suspect
Greenville police say arrest warrants have been issued and ask for anonymous information leading to a suspect’s location; a cash reward may be available.
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Greenville traffic stop leads to arrest, recovery of firearms and suspected narcotics
Greenville police say a traffic stop led to the recovery of firearms and suspected narcotics and the arrest of Travarius Blackmon Williams.
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Oxford police announce NextGen session on domestic violence and injury response
Oxford police’s OPD NextGen program will hold a September 17 session on domestic violence and injury response for ages 14 to 20.
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Hattiesburg man arrested in fatal Edwards Street bicycle crash
Hattiesburg police arrested Calvin King in connection with a fatal Sept. 12 crash involving a bicyclist on Edwards Street.
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Byrne Zizzi CPA staff donate stuffed animals to Lee County deputies
Byrne Zizzi CPA staff donated stuffed animals to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department for children deputies encounter in difficult situations.
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Chief Brackney attends Monday Evening Club at Maxine’s Old Country Kitchen
Chief Brackney attended the Monday Evening Club at Maxine’s Old Country Kitchen, where he addressed members, answered questions and joined conversations.
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Chief RaShall Brackney to Join Gun Violence Prevention Expo in Chicago
Chief RaShall Brackney will join national gun violence prevention voices at a Sept. 25–26 expo in Chicago featuring talks, films and resource events.
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Madison police announce 2026 National Night Out date
Madison’s 2026 National Night Out is scheduled for Oct. 6, with neighborhoods invited to contact police about participating.
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Baldwyn senior explores veterinary career through animal-care shadowing
Baldwyn senior Addison Wilson shadowed at a Saltillo animal-care center, gaining experience and interest in becoming a veterinary technician.
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Lafayette County deputies help wash wheelchairs at Oxford facility
Lafayette County deputies David and Callahan helped wash wheelchairs and visit with residents at Oxford Health and REHAB during a “car wash” event.
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Magnolia Shine Podcast praises South Panola’s facilities
The Magnolia Shine Podcast described South Panola’s facilities as “crazy!” in a Facebook statement.
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Mississippi Auditor Shad White returns from Middle East deployment
State Auditor Shad White has returned from a months-long Middle East deployment, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor.
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Mississippi news: Heat advisory extended to Saturday; Meridian water notice issued
Mississippi’s Sept. 16 evening briefing: extended northern heat advisory, Thursday ozone concern, Meridian water notice, police updates and upcoming events.
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