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.}
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County 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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Mississippi news: Isaias reaches 120 mph as Coast offices and drawbridges restrict service
October 9 morning: Isaias reaches 120 mph, Coast drawbridges and offices restrict service, Attala joins a flood watch, and Meridian charges and food-program news.
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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.
Read moreOfficials seek tips in 2021 death of Floyd Alex Rosamond
The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office and Central MS Crime Stoppers seek tips in the 2021 death of Floyd Alex Rosamond.
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Three charged in Meridian homicide; bond denied
Three people face capital murder and armed robbery charges in the Oct. 1 shooting death of Dearius Ruffin in Meridian.
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