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WTVA covers OPD NightCap drink-spiking prevention giveaway
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WTVA covers OPD NightCap drink-spiking prevention giveaway

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
Facebook post says watch canceled for Lafayette County; notes tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Local

Facebook post says watch canceled for Lafayette County; notes tornado watch until 10 p.m.

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
Tornado watch issued for Lafayette County
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Tornado watch issued for Lafayette County

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
Tornado watch ends; community safe room closes
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Tornado watch ends; community safe room closes

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers

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Man killed in Friday night shooting on Highway 481
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Laurel Police Officer Indicted for Alleged Shooting of Child

March 24, 2026 Jon Myers

A grand jury has indicted a Laurel police officer in connection with the alleged shooting of a child in October

Gautier Police Arrest Man in Child Sexual Battery Investigation
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Gautier Police Arrest Man in Child Sexual Battery Investigation

January 17, 2026 Dixee Jordan
Missing Person: Marissa Robinson
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Missing Person: Marissa Robinson

January 7, 2026 Dixee Jordan

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WTVA covers OPD NightCap drink-spiking prevention giveaway
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WTVA covers OPD NightCap drink-spiking prevention giveaway

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers

WTVA 9 News visited OPD this morning to film a story about a recent NightCap Drink Spiking Prevention giveaway, OPD

Facebook post says watch canceled for Lafayette County; notes tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Local

Facebook post says watch canceled for Lafayette County; notes tornado watch until 10 p.m.

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
Tornado watch issued for Lafayette County
Local

Tornado watch issued for Lafayette County

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
Tornado watch ends; community safe room closes
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Tornado watch ends; community safe room closes

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
Tornado watch prompts opening of community safe room
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Tornado watch prompts opening of community safe room

April 29, 2026 Jon Myers
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Scott County SRT says it answers call to protect county

April 28, 2026 Jon Myers
Scott County Sheriff's Office offers condolences to deputy after family loss
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Scott County Sheriff’s Office offers condolences to deputy after family loss

April 28, 2026 Jon Myers
Vicksburg police captain Penny Jones retires after barrier-breaking service
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Vicksburg police captain Penny Jones retires after barrier-breaking service

April 28, 2026 Jon Myers

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith back NCAA supporting only biological women in women’s sports
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith back NCAA supporting only biological women in women’s sports

August 7, 2024 Bob Bakken

Senator Wicker and Hyde-Smith are also cosponsors of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023.

Special dove hunt set for Grenada Lake
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Special dove hunt set for Grenada Lake

August 6, 2024 Bob Bakken
Heindl Center for the Performing Arts hosts Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Heindl Center for the Performing Arts hosts Cal Ripken, Jr.

February 13, 2024 Bob Bakken
Vance: Extracurricular activities deserve full support, too
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Vance: Extracurricular activities deserve full support, too

November 14, 2023 Bob Bakken

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Quadruple Murder Suspect Austin Drummond Captured in Jackson
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Quadruple Murder Suspect Austin Drummond Captured in Jackson

August 5, 2025 Jon Myers

JACKSON, Tenn. — Fugitive Austin Drummond, 28, was captured Monday night in Jackson, bringing an end to a multi-day manhunt

Wicker: Introduces Congress’ Annual Defense Bill
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Wicker: Introduces Congress’ Annual Defense Bill

August 2, 2025 Bob Bakken
Wicker: Securing American Energy Resources
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Wicker: Securing American Energy Resources

July 26, 2025 Bob Bakken
Wicker: Celebrates Military Recruitment Successes
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Wicker: Celebrates Military Recruitment Successes

July 4, 2025 Bob Bakken
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Defendant pleads to conspiracy to steal USDA-Mortgaged Houses

May 24, 2023 Bob Bakken

According to court documents, Ella Martin, 69, conspired with others to identify and steal USDA-mortgaged properties.

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Wicker: Combats President’s inflationary policies

May 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Administration officials told us repeatedly that inflation would be a short-term blip. But as higher prices persist month after month, tighter finances have started to feel like a new normal.

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Siblings convicted, sentenced for COVID Relief fraud

May 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

The unemployment insurance benefits were federally subsidized through the CARES Act in response to the pandemic.

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Gangster Disciple member pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy 

May 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Today’s plea marks the 12th and final conviction in the Northern District of Mississippi case against five members of the Gangster Disciples and seven members of the Simon City Royals, a gang aligned with the Gangster Disciples.

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Social Security releases most popular baby name list

May 22, 2023 Bob Bakken

Social Security releases the information as a reminder that the Social Security card is something that follows a person from birth to death.

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Reeves’ directive to DPS following Title 42 expiration

May 20, 2023 Bob Bakken

In the letter, Gov. Reeves directs DPS to maintain and increase their interaction with local law enforcement.

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More Americans to travel over Memorial Day weekend

May 20, 2023 Bob Bakken

This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.  

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Officer-involved shooting in Indianola

May 20, 2023 Bob Bakken

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting incident in Indianola.  

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Gunasekara says her ballot fight continues 

May 19, 2023 Bob Bakken

Gunasekara sent an email to her supporters saying she is moving her fight to be on the ballot to the U.S. Supreme Court. 

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Another record low unemployment rate report

May 19, 2023 Bob Bakken

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday announced that the state’s unemployment rate reached a new record low in April 2023.

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