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Road closure planned for cross-pipe replacement on Old 8th Street Road

October 6, 2026 at 11:35 am CDT Jon Myers

Old 8th Street Road will close between Sneed Road and West Adams Road for cross-pipe replacement from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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NWS Jackson October 6 outlook showing a limited flash-flood threat Saturday, with 2–4 inches of rain possible; an advance outlook, not an active warning.
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Mississippi news: Gulf odds reach 90% as Saturday flood threat emerges

October 6, 2026 at 10:08 am CDT newsreports

October 6 morning: Gulf formation odds reach 90%, Saturday inland flood outlook, active boating advisory, Hernando detours, Madison events and new absentee totals.

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Mississippi community briefing: October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026 at 9:40 am CDT Jon Myers

Verified local updates with the dates, places and source links for each item.

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Two Oxford men charged in Lafayette County burglary investigation

October 6, 2026 at 3:38 am CDT Jon Myers

Two Oxford men were charged with burglary offenses after a Lafayette County investigation into reported stolen property.

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Olive Branch mayor shares voter-registration deadline and options

October 6, 2026 at 1:49 am CDT Jon Myers

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams shared Oct. 5 voter-registration options, including in-person and mail-in instructions and a registration-check link.

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Como man charged with felony motor vehicle theft in Lafayette County

October 5, 2026 at 11:36 pm CDT Jon Myers

A Como man was charged with felony motor vehicle theft after a Lafayette County investigation into a stolen vehicle.

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Madison National Night Out events scheduled for Tuesday

October 5, 2026 at 11:34 pm CDT Jon Myers

Madison’s National Night Out schedule includes events at five locations Tuesday, with neighborhoods invited to contact police about participating.

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Education

McIngvale Road portion in Hernando to close for water-line work

October 5, 2026 at 9:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

A portion of McIngvale Road near Dilworth Lane S will close Tuesday for water-line work tied to a Captain D’s development.

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NWS Jackson October 5 afternoon tropical outlook showing an 80% seven-day formation chance in the southwestern Gulf; shaded area is not a forecast track.
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Mississippi news: Gulf odds climb to 80% as Coast rain threat returns

October 5, 2026 at 7:09 pm CDT newsreports

October 5 evening: Gulf formation odds reach 80%, late-week Coast rain forecast rises, Tuesday weather shifts, Greenville charges and fresh Starkville education news.

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Mississippi rundown: Voter deadline arrives as Biloxi baseball exhibition is canceled

October 5, 2026 at 4:53 pm CDT Jon Myers

DeSoto County voters face a 5 p.m. in-person registration deadline; a Biloxi baseball exhibition is canceled as Northwest teams rise in national rankings.

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