Tropical Storm Arthur assistance deadline is Saturday
Mississippi residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur have until Saturday to apply for assistance through FEMA channels.
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Mississippi news: Coastal flood advisory, Greenwood jobs and Southaven search
October 2 evening: overnight coastal flooding, a $2.1 million Greenwood project, Southaven’s missing-person appeal, Jackson road work and Pascagoula service changes.
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Mississippi rundown: DeSoto voter deadline, Southaven search and weekend football
DeSoto voter registration closes Monday, Southaven police seek a missing teenager, and Mississippi teams prepare for Saturday after key football and soccer results.
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Pascagoula Records Division to close for training Oct. 5-9
Pascagoula’s Records Division will close Oct. 5-9 for training. Accident reports are available online, and fingerprints can be processed at nearby agencies.
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Mississippi community briefing: October 2, 2026
Verified local updates with the dates, places and source links for each item.
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Mississippi news: Coastal rain rises, Lee County arrests and Toyota school gift
October 2 morning: heavier coastal rain, Lee County kratom arrests, County Road 401 closures, a Toyota school donation and Saturday’s SBA deadline.
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John Leech certified and welcomed as firefighter
The Tupelo Fire Department announced that John Leech has been certified as a firefighter and welcomed him into the department.
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Faulkner’s Mule Farm to become Mississippi’s first writers retreat
Greenfield Farm, also known as Faulkner’s Mule Farm, is becoming Mississippi’s first writers retreat.
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Waterfowl WMA draw applications open Oct. 1 in Mississippi
Applications for Mississippi’s 2026–2027 Waterfowl WMA Draw will be accepted from October 1 through October 15.
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Mississippi news: Coastal flood advisory, Jackson rescue and Sunday I-55 closures
October 1 evening: a new coastal flood advisory, a resolved Jackson standoff and Sunday I-55 demolition closures lead updated weather and public-service information.
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