Mississippi community briefing: October 12, 2026
Verified local updates with the dates, places and source links for each item.
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Meridian to close section of North Hills Street for line maintenance
A section of North Hills Street in Meridian will close Oct. 15 for line maintenance and is expected to reopen Oct. 16.
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Gautier police seek public’s help locating 16-year-old Colten Potter
Gautier police are seeking information about Colten Potter, a 16-year-old last seen leaving the Bayou Oaks Street area.
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Woman charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
A Crawford woman was arrested and charged with felony shoplifting after police investigated the theft of multiple items from a Tupelo Wal-Mart.
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Greenville police seek help locating missing 15-year-old
Greenville police are seeking information to help locate 15-year-old Chriserria Cusic, last seen Oct. 7 wearing black shorts and a black tank top.
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Panola County sheriff warns of jury-duty warrant phone scam
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office warns about calls claiming people have warrants for missing jury duty and demanding phone payments.
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Horn Lake shooting, Tupelo player death and volleyball semifinal lead rundown
Horn Lake police investigate a fatal shooting; Lauderdale County plans road closures. Mississippi sports reports cover a Tupelo football player’s death, a Class 2A volleyball semifinal and college results.
Read morePrentiss County Sheriff’s Office investigates burglary at district shed
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Oct. 10 burglary at a district shed and seeks tips about the suspect and work truck.
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Tupelo man charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon
Akevious A. Tucker was charged in Tupelo with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and ordered held on a $10,000 bond.
Read moreFisher Road closures planned for cross-pipe replacements
Fisher Road will close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for three cross-pipe replacements in Lauderdale County.
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