Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office hiring full-time E-911 dispatchers
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is hiring full-time E-911 dispatchers, with applicants required to be at least 21.
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Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers impersonating deputies
The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office warns that callers impersonating officers may spoof its number or use a deputy’s name.
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Union County Heritage Museum schedules book club and Christmas exchange
Union County Heritage Museum’s book club will discuss “The Giver of Stars” on Nov. 18 and include a Christmas book exchange.
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Union County Heritage Museum schedules final Discovery Zone program of year
The museum’s final Discovery Zone program of the year is set for Nov. 17, with Christmas crafts, pioneer games and a signup form.
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Jason Crabb’s sold-out show set for New Albany
Jason Crabb’s sold-out performance is scheduled for Thursday at the Magnolia Civic Center & Theatre in downtown New Albany.
Read moreDay After Dickens shopping event set for Hernando next Sunday
Participating Hernando stores will open next Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. for the Day After Dickens shopping event.
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Olive Branch announces Charity 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish Mid-South
Olive Branch announced a Dec.
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MSBX schedules virtual leadership workshop for Nov. 19
MSBX will hold a virtual leadership workshop led by Jeff Jones on Nov. 19, with admission priced at $20 for Chamber members and $30 for nonmembers.
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JEG seeks donations for Bless the Pets Day
JEG is seeking donations for Bless the Pets Day to support the event and help families with the cost of laying their pets to rest.
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Lamar County bridge closure and Jackson detours loom as Mississippi teams post wins
A U.S. 98 bridge closure and Jackson festival restrictions will affect travel, while a Vicksburg homicide arrest, a new statewide acorn survey and key college sports results lead the day.
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Mississippi hunters urged to check licenses and duck stamps before season
Mississippi hunters are urged to check licenses, HIP registration and stamps. E-Stamps are available online for immediate use.
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Post marks 17 years since Michael Surber’s disappearance
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers marked 17 years since Michael Surber’s disappearance and urged people with information to contact their local FBI field office.
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Booneville Mayor’s Youth Council elects officers, completes first service project
Booneville’s Mayor’s Youth Council held its first meeting, elected officers, completed a service project and approved two more holiday projects.
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MDWFP’s First Acorn Survey Finds Good Mast Year Across Mississippi
MDWFP’s first statewide Hard Mast Survey found a good acorn crop overall in 2026, with stronger production in the Southeast and Southwest.
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Christmas Crawl offers drawing entry and Dolly Parton costume contest
Christmas Crawl shoppers can enter a drawing through Nov. 14 or dress as Dolly Parton on Saturday to compete for “Best Dressed”.
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Oxford Police Department Putting Together Configurable Training House
Oxford police are assembling a training house with movable walls that can be configured for different scenarios.
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Mississippi Delta students take part in Entergy electrical safety demonstration
Mississippi Delta Community College students saw live demonstrations of electrical hazards and learned safety practices during an Entergy program.
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