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October 13, 2026 at 7:48 am CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi community briefing: October 13, 2026

Verified local updates with the dates, places and source links for each item.

NWS Jackson wind outlook for Isaias showing elevated wind risk, possible gusts of 40 to 50 mph and potential outages Friday night and Saturday.

Mississippi News

October 8, 2026 at 7:11 pm CDT newsreports

Mississippi news: Isaias reaches 100 mph as inland watches expand

October 8 evening: Isaias reaches 100 mph, inland wind and flood watches expand, two coastal health departments close Friday, and Tupelo plea and hunting-preparation updates.

Mississippi News

October 8, 2026 at 3:32 pm CDT Jon Myers

MDWFP lists three facilities for deer-season firearm preparation

MDWFP says deer season is 45 days away and lists shooting facilities in Sardis, Canton and Perkinston for firearm preparation.

Education

October 2, 2026 at 3:29 pm CDT Jon Myers

Wildlife management Q&A set for Oct. 15 in Cleveland

MDWFP, MSU Extension and MSU DeerLab will host a wildlife management Q&A Oct. 15 in Cleveland. Registration costs $10 and includes a meal.

Mississippi News

October 1, 2026 at 8:39 pm CDT Jon Myers

Waterfowl WMA draw applications open Oct. 1 in Mississippi

Applications for Mississippi’s 2026–2027 Waterfowl WMA Draw will be accepted from October 1 through October 15.

NWS Memphis October 1 drought graphic showing dry conditions across the Mid-South and expected rain through the weekend.

Mississippi News

October 1, 2026 at 7:16 pm CDT newsreports

Mississippi news: Coastal flood advisory, Jackson rescue and Sunday I-55 closures

October 1 evening: a new coastal flood advisory, a resolved Jackson standoff and Sunday I-55 demolition closures lead updated weather and public-service information.