Flood watch in effect for Lafayette County as heavy rain, winds expected
A flood watch covers Lafayette County as heavy rain and gusty winds are expected from late tonight through Saturday.
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Author: Jon Myers
Isaias warnings and shelters lead Mississippi rundown; JUCO teams post key wins
Mississippi Coast warnings, reported shelter openings and storm-related service changes lead Friday’s news. Northwest and Hinds won key junior-college football games, while Jackson State women’s soccer rallied.
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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.}
Read MoreCounty 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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Anthony Russell taken into custody in Yazoo City
Anthony Russell was taken into custody at a Yazoo City hotel after the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office received a tip.
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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
Verified local updates with the dates, places and source links for each item.
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