National Weather Service urges safe shelter during tornado warnings
The National Weather Service urges residents to shelter immediately during tornado warnings and choose a protected interior location.
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Guntown billing case, bail scam alert and college wins lead Mississippi rundown
Former Guntown officials face public-office charges and Lowndes County warns about bogus bail calls. The W golf, Northwest soccer and other college sports lead the results.
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Tunica charity golf tournament seeks three more teams
Tunica’s charity golf tournament, benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, needs three more teams. Registration closes at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
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How Mississippi’s Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery prepares fish for stocking
The Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery details how staff feed, monitor, spawn, harvest and transport fish for stocking Mississippi waters.
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Lafayette County sheriff offers fall deer-safety tips for drivers
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office advises drivers to slow down, watch wooded roadsides and avoid swerving if deer cross the roadway.
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Woman charged after alleged shooting, stabbing in Lafayette County
A woman was charged with aggravated domestic violence after an alleged shooting and stabbing during a Lafayette County domestic disturbance.
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Lowndes County sheriff warns of bail bond phone scams
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers impersonating deputies and demanding bail money, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
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DeSoto County Justice Court seeks front counter payment clerk
DeSoto County Justice Court is hiring a front counter payment clerk at $20 per hour, with applications due by 5 p.m. Oct. 16, 2026.
Read moreFormer Guntown officials arrested in alleged $9,950 sewage billing scheme
Two former Guntown officials were arrested over an alleged scheme that billed the city $9,950 for a private residential sewage line, officials said.
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Mississippi news: Fire danger upgraded; Coast fog advisory issued
NWS Jackson upgrades fire danger for Wednesday into the weekend. Coastal fog threatens the morning commute; state meetings, nursing projects and Tupelo case dates also lead the evening briefing.
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