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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Wildlife management Q&A set for Oct. 15 in Cleveland
MDWFP, MSU Extension and MSU DeerLab will host a wildlife management Q&A Oct. 15 in Cleveland. Registration costs $10 and includes a meal.
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Southaven police seek information on missing 14-year-old
Southaven police are seeking information about 14-year-old Sherlin Danae Barreto-Mendoza, last seen in the Desoto Woods area.
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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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Oxford police investigate suspected overdose involving synthetic kratom products
Oxford police are investigating a suspected overdose involving synthetic kratom products after emergency personnel revived a 22-year-old person.
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County Road 401 closure set Monday through Saturday at Highway 7 South
The south end of County Road 401 at Highway 7 South will close Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until further notice.
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