Trump approves major disaster declaration for five Mississippi counties
President Donald J. Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4922-DR-MS) for five Mississippi counties impacted by severe weather on May
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Corinth Police post felony arrests for June 2026
Corinth Police Department posted the heading “Felony Arrests June 2026” on its Facebook page, drawing public attention to arrests the
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Lee County sheriff warns law change hinders child abuse investigations
Lee County Sheriff Jim H. Johnson said a change in Mississippi law that took effect July 1, 2026, has halted
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Mississippi Public Safety offices close July 3 for Independence Day
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a Facebook post that its offices will be closed Friday, July 3,
Read MoreAuto thefts target Nissan vehicles in Coahoma County
The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office has issued a community safety alert after reporting an increase in auto burglaries and vehicle
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Oxford police highlight SWAT tryouts
OXFORD, Mississippi — The Oxford Police Department said in a Facebook post that candidates recently participated in Special Weapons and
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Lowndes County seeks fugitive on amphetamine trafficking charge
Lowndes County authorities are asking the public to help locate Freddy Cotto Jr. of Oxford, who is wanted on trafficking
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UMMC welcomes new class of house officers
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) welcomed a new class of house officers on July 1, the medical center said
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Ocean Springs hosts Breakfast with First Responders July 8
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce–Main Street–Tourism Bureau said it will hold its annual Breakfast with First Responders on Wednesday,
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Pike County sheriff attends McComb mayor inauguration
Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones, Chief Deputy Damian Gatlin and Pike County Sheriff’s Office public relations director Cornelia Gayden-Wilson attended the
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