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NWS Jackson outlook issued September 12 for elevated and limited heat stress Sunday through Tuesday.
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Heat stress conditions expected Sunday through Tuesday

September 12, 2026 at 2:18 pm CDT Jon Myers

Elevated to limited heat stress conditions are expected Sunday through Tuesday, with heat index values near 105 to 110 degrees.

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Heat indices approaching 105°F expected across much of area

September 12, 2026 at 2:18 pm CDT Jon Myers

Heat indices approaching 105°F are expected across much of the area, with caution advised during extended outdoor activities.

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Community

Greenville marks 25 years with message of remembrance

September 12, 2026 at 2:18 pm CDT Jon Myers

Greenville marked 25 years with a commemorative message attributed to Mayor Errick D. Simmons emphasizing the duty to remember.

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Community

North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival set for weekend at Snowden Grove

September 12, 2026 at 12:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

The North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival will be held this weekend at Snowden Grove, with exhibits at the hummingbird garden and Snowden House.

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Education

Mississippi Science Fest set for Sept. 19 at four LeFleur museums

September 12, 2026 at 12:56 pm CDT Jon Myers

The annual Mississippi Science Fest will run Sept. 19, 2026, at four LeFleur Museum District museums, with $10 tickets covering all locations.

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Baldwyn runners scheduled for Hickory Flat Invitational at Blue Mountain

September 12, 2026 at 12:17 pm CDT Jon Myers

Baldwyn High School girls and boys runners are scheduled for the Hickory Flat Invitational at Blue Mountain.

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Weather

Strong storms moving across area this morning

September 12, 2026 at 11:22 am CDT Jon Myers

Strong storms moving across the area this morning could bring heavy rain, lightning and wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph.

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Hot temperatures expected to return across the Mid-South beginning Sunday

September 12, 2026 at 11:22 am CDT Jon Myers

Hot temperatures are expected to return across the Mid-South beginning Sunday, with heat index values potentially exceeding 105 degrees in some areas.

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Community

Tupelo Police Department recognizes women in law enforcement

September 12, 2026 at 10:18 am CDT Jon Myers

The Tupelo Police Department marked National Police Woman Day by recognizing women serving in law enforcement and in its department.

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Tupelo Fire Department recruitment graphic: applications through October 5 and firefighter tryouts October 10.
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Mississippi news this morning: Heat builds, Meridian arrest and firefighter tryouts

September 12, 2026 at 10:11 am CDT newsreports

Saturday’s Mississippi briefing covers the rising heat, a Meridian murder charge, Monday’s Osyka school drill, Tupelo firefighter applications, DeSoto disposal hours and food safety.

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