License-plate readers help police arrest two after $140,000 jewelry burglary
Two men were arrested after investigators used license-plate readers and traffic cameras to track a vehicle tied to a May
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Mississippi unveils rural health grant opportunities
Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program is launching funding opportunities to support projects that address gaps in rural health care, expand
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Pontotoc County disaster center closes May 30, reopens June 1
Pontotoc County announced on social media that its Disaster Service Center at the Pontotoc County Agri-Center, 430 C.J. Harding Jr.
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Mississippi state auditor posts on Facebook
The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor recently posted on its official Facebook page, drawing attention to the agency’s use
Read moreSubstitute teacher at Hernando High arrested on child pornography charge
HERNANDO — Preston Ivan Lewis, 69, a substitute Spanish teacher at Hernando High School, was arrested and charged with one
Read moreJudge sentences two Tren de Aragua members in ATM jackpotting scheme
Two Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members were sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for conspiring to reprogram bank
Read moreVicksburg police investigate shots fired into home
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Vicksburg police are investigating after gunfire struck a home Wednesday night, May 27, authorities said. Officers responded
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Star Volunteer Fire Department marks 50th year with BBQ fundraiser
STAR, Mississippi — The Star Volunteer Fire Department will mark its 50th year with a barbecue fundraiser Saturday, June 20,
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Columbus businesses donate water to keep firefighters hydrated
COLUMBUS, Mississippi — Local businesses donated bottled water to Columbus Fire and Rescue to help keep firefighters hydrated as summer
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Tippah County Lake reopens for fishing, boating after storm cleanup
TIPPAH COUNTY, Mississippi — Tippah County Lake in Ripley will reopen Saturday, May 30, for fishing and boating, the Mississippi
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