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Mississippi car tag fees rank second-highest in U.S. and are hard to predict
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Mississippi car tag fees rank second-highest in U.S. and are hard to predict

January 5, 2026 at 5:48 pm CST Jon Myers

Mississippi’s car tag fees are the second-highest in the nation, often exceeding $1,000 annually, according to a new report from

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Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers Month Celebrated in January
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Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers Month Celebrated in January

January 5, 2026 at 11:40 am CST Jon Myers

GOVERNOR TATE REEVES has declared January Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers Month, marking the organization’s 40th anniversary. The governor encourages residents

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Capitol Police to Host Public Meet & Greet Panel in Jackson on Jan. 6
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Capitol Police to Host Public Meet & Greet Panel in Jackson on Jan. 6

January 5, 2026 at 11:39 am CST Jon Myers

JACKSON, Miss. — The Capitol Police will hold a public panel discussion Tuesday evening at Mississippi Trademart, 1200 Mississippi St.,

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National Weather Service Jackson Mississippi Shares Weather Photos
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National Weather Service Jackson Mississippi Shares Weather Photos

January 5, 2026 at 11:39 am CST Jon Myers

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, has posted photos related to recent weather events, according to a Facebook update.

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Police seek missing 20-year-old Micah Harris in Jackson
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Police seek missing 20-year-old Micah Harris in Jackson

January 5, 2026 at 11:39 am CST Jon Myers

The Jackson Police Department is searching for 20-year-old Micah Harris, who has been reported missing. Harris was last seen on

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Jackson Police report significant crime reductions in 2025
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Jackson Police report significant crime reductions in 2025

January 5, 2026 at 11:39 am CST Jon Myers

Jackson Police Chief Tyree D. Jones announced that crime dropped significantly in 2025, marking progress in community safety efforts. Violent

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Governor Named Co-Chair of Appalachian Regional Commission for 2026
Politics

Governor Named Co-Chair of Appalachian Regional Commission for 2026

January 5, 2026 at 11:39 am CST Jon Myers

A governor has been selected by fellow state leaders to serve as the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Co-Chair for 2026, according

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Warmup, thunderstorms possible in Mississippi this week
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Warmup, thunderstorms possible in Mississippi this week

January 5, 2026 at 7:45 am CST Jon Myers

Temperatures in Mississippi will rise above normal through midweek, with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 70s, according to

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Light rain showers and thunderstorms forecast for today
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Light rain showers and thunderstorms forecast for today

January 5, 2026 at 1:40 am CST Jon Myers

Light rain showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to move across the forecast area today, according to local weather

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Scattered rain showers expected across central and eastern areas tonight
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Scattered rain showers expected across central and eastern areas tonight

January 5, 2026 at 1:39 am CST Jon Myers

Scattered rain showers will continue to move across central and eastern parts of the area tonight, according to weather reports.

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