DeSoto County leaders mark Constitution Day with ceremony and music
Supervisor Mark Gardner and other area leaders celebrated National Constitution Day, with Gardner playing “The Star Spangled Banner” on trumpet.
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Meridian police announce five arrests involving drugs, fleeing and firearm charge
Meridian police announced five arrests involving felony fleeing, methamphetamine, oxycodone and firearm possession charges.
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Two Panola County men charged in Lafayette County sexual assault investigation
Two Panola County men were charged in a Lafayette County sexual assault investigation; a judge set their bonds at $75,000 and $150,000.
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Mississippi auditor’s office says it identified more than $400 million in waste
The Mississippi auditor’s office says it identified more than $400 million in waste across state government and remains committed to taxpayer transparency.
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58 Oxford School District students selected for 2026 Mississippi All-State Honor Choir
Fifty-eight Oxford School District students in grades 5-12 were selected for the 2026 Mississippi All-State Honor Choir, representing four schools.
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Mississippi news: Olive Branch phone outage, Meridian water update and forestry pact
Mississippi’s Sept. 17 evening briefing: Olive Branch phone disruption, Meridian water update, forestry agreement, Friday heat, Southaven hiring and adult education.
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Heat expected to continue into weekend as advisory remains in effect
Hot conditions are expected to continue into the weekend, with highs in the upper 90s to lower 100s and a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Saturday.
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NEMCC adult education students complete career assessments in Booneville
NEMCC Adult Education and Smart Start students in Booneville completed career assessments during AEFL Week to explore interests and career pathways.
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NEMCC Adult Education students explore artificial intelligence
NEMCC Adult Education students explored artificial intelligence and its role in media, images, technology and future careers during an AEFL Week lesson.
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Southaven Fire Department hiring Fire Inspector/Investigator
The Southaven Fire Department is hiring a Fire Inspector/Investigator focused on fire prevention, investigations, inspections and code enforcement.
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