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Organizer launches official fundraiser for Deputy Haggard's family
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Organizer launches official fundraiser for Deputy Haggard’s family

February 5, 2026 at 9:16 am CST Jon Myers

Sheri Hall said in a Facebook post that she has established an official online fundraising platform, in partnership with the

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Officials distribute water, MREs at Lafayette County, Oxford sites
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Officials distribute water, MREs at Lafayette County, Oxford sites

February 4, 2026 at 8:39 pm CST Jon Myers

Organizers said in a Facebook post that residents can pick up bottled water and MREs — Meals Ready-to-Eat — today

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Oxford Police post brief Facebook message
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Oxford Police post brief Facebook message

February 4, 2026 at 8:39 pm CST Jon Myers

The Oxford Police Department posted a brief message on its Facebook page that did not include additional details, according to

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Starkville police mourn chaplain, community leader Ronnie Tucker Sr.
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Starkville police mourn chaplain, community leader Ronnie Tucker Sr.

February 4, 2026 at 7:38 pm CST Jon Myers

The Starkville Police Department said it is deeply saddened by the loss of SPD Chaplain Dr. Ronnie B. Tucker Sr.,

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U.S. 82 Eastbound closes at Old West Point Road; detour in place
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U.S. 82 Eastbound closes at Old West Point Road; detour in place

February 4, 2026 at 7:37 pm CST Jon Myers

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office said U.S. 82 Eastbound at Old West Point Road will close beginning Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026,

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Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers posts on Facebook
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Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers posts on Facebook

February 4, 2026 at 7:36 pm CST Jon Myers

Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers posted on its Facebook page, drawing attention on social media though the agency provided no additional

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Jackson police chief cites reduction in violent crime
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Jackson police chief cites reduction in violent crime

February 4, 2026 at 7:36 pm CST Jon Myers

Chief Tyree Jones said in a recent Facebook reel that violent crimes have declined in the City of Jackson. Jones,

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Corinth police post on Facebook, details pending
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Corinth police post on Facebook, details pending

February 4, 2026 at 7:35 pm CST Jon Myers

The Corinth Police Department posted a message on its official Facebook page but did not provide additional information, according to

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MEMA director updates Mississippi residents on winter storm
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MEMA director updates Mississippi residents on winter storm

February 4, 2026 at 6:56 pm CST Jon Myers

MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney provided an update on the severe winter weather that impacted Mississippi in a Facebook video,

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Auditor announces guilty plea in Operation Payback
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Auditor announces guilty plea in Operation Payback

February 4, 2026 at 6:56 pm CST Jon Myers

JACKSON, Miss. — State Auditor Shad White announced Friday that inmate Kenjarell Thomas pleaded guilty to one count of identity

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