Hurricane Isaias strengthens, threatens northern Gulf Coast with surge and flooding
Hurricane Isaias strengthened toward the northern Gulf Coast, with storm surge, flooding and hurricane warnings in effect for coastal areas.}
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County officials report Mississippi shelters open as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall
County officials report shelters and safe rooms open as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, with locations listed across Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens; warnings issued in southeast Mississippi
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a major hurricane, with warnings in southeast Mississippi and risks of rain, wind and storm surge.
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Gautier closes municipal offices Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Gautier is closing municipal offices Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias; emergency police and fire services will remain operational.
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Gautier police seek help locating missing 16-year-old
Gautier police seek help locating 16-year-old Colten Potter, last seen leaving the Bayou Oaks Street area on Oct. 7.
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Mississippi news: Isaias reaches 120 mph as Coast offices and drawbridges restrict service
October 9 morning: Isaias reaches 120 mph, Coast drawbridges and offices restrict service, Attala joins a flood watch, and Meridian charges and food-program news.
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Gautier closes municipal offices Friday as Hurricane Isaias approaches
Gautier is closing municipal offices Friday because of Hurricane Isaias. Emergency police and fire services will remain operational.
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Mississippi community briefing: October 9, 2026
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Read moreOfficials seek tips in 2021 death of Floyd Alex Rosamond
The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office and Central MS Crime Stoppers seek tips in the 2021 death of Floyd Alex Rosamond.
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Three charged in Meridian homicide; bond denied
Three people face capital murder and armed robbery charges in the Oct. 1 shooting death of Dearius Ruffin in Meridian.
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Meridian Bud & Burgers postponed, rescheduled for Nov. 5
Meridian Bud & Burgers was postponed because of Hurricane Isaias-related weather and rescheduled for Nov. 5 at Meridian City Hall Lawn.
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MDOT sets Mississippi Gulf Coast drawbridge restrictions as Isaias nears
MDOT advises Gulf Coast boaters to move or shelter by 10 a.m. Friday before drawbridges close to marine traffic as Isaias nears.
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Ocean Springs police records and court offices close Friday for hurricane
Ocean Springs records and court offices will close Friday for Hurricane Isaias; police services remain available 24/7.
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Isaias expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to north Mississippi
Isaias is expected to bring 2 to 3 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 35 mph to Lafayette County on Saturday.
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Mississippi news: Isaias reaches 100 mph as inland watches expand
October 8 evening: Isaias reaches 100 mph, inland wind and flood watches expand, two coastal health departments close Friday, and Tupelo plea and hunting-preparation updates.
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Tupelo man pleads guilty to three manslaughter charges
Jaylen Wells pleaded guilty to three manslaughter charges in a 2021 Tupelo killing and was sentenced to 31 years, with 29 suspended.
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