Special Prosecutor Named in Prentiss County Murder Case
A special prosecutor, former DA Dee Bates, takes over the Prentiss County murder prosecution of Jayce West after DA Jason Herring’s office recused.
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MEMA shares Hurricane Isaias update as storm stays Category 3
MEMA said Hurricane Isaias remained a Category 3 storm Friday with 115 mph winds, a hurricane warning for Jackson County and tropical storm warnings across eastern Mississippi.
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Isaias brings rain, closures and state response across Mississippi
Hurricane Isaias is bringing rain and wind to Mississippi while MEMA and MSDH issue service updates.
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MEMA warns Hurricane Isaias is strengthening ahead of Friday impacts
MEMA says Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 1 storm with 80 mph winds and warns of surge, heavy rain and flash flooding starting Friday.
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MEMA urges Mississippians to prepare as Hurricane Isaias strengthens
MEMA shared an early Thursday National Hurricane Center advisory saying Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen and bring storm surge, heavy rain and flooding risks.
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Iuka Log Cabin’s Future Discussed; No Action Taken by Board
Iuka’s mayor and aldermen discussed the Iuka log cabin’s future Tuesday but took no action, the city says. Residents are urging the city to save the structure.
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Iuka Public Library Adds Friday Hours After County Budget Boost
Iuka Public Library is adding Friday hours after Tishomingo County supervisors approved a 12.5% budget increase. Here is the library’s new weekly schedule.
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Highway 30 Fires Out Near Paden; Road Reopens
The Highway 30 fires near Paden are out and the road has reopened, with crews checking hot spots. A dragging chain was reported as the cause.
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Paden Power Outage Planned Friday for Pole Replacement
A planned Paden power outage Friday, Oct. 9, could last up to six hours as Tishomingo County EPA replaces utility poles at the Waterway crossing.
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MEMA warns of strengthening Isaias, Gulf Coast under watch
MEMA says Isaias is strengthening as it nears the northern Gulf Coast, with storm surge and hurricane watches in effect.
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MEMA warns Gulf Coast residents as Tropical Storm Isaias forms
MEMA shared National Hurricane Center key messages Wednesday morning on Tropical Storm Isaias, warning Gulf Coast residents about wind, storm surge and flooding risks.
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Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Baldwyn on Oct. 6, meeting manufacturers and city officials about projects, grants, tax incentives and city needs.
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Mississippi agencies flag October deadlines for dealers, tax filers and grants
Mississippi agencies issued October reminders for motor vehicle dealers, income tax filers and justice grant applicants.
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Iuka Ribbon Cutting Opens J-MAC Flowers and Gifts
An Iuka ribbon cutting Oct. 2 opened J-MAC Flowers, Gifts, and Merchandise at 601 Battleground Drive, a Booneville favorite expanding to Tishomingo County.
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Iuka Public Library Hours Cut in Half; Supervisors Weigh In
Iuka Public Library hours were cut roughly in half Oct. 1 over county budget constraints, and Tishomingo County supervisors took up the issue Monday.
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Booneville Fall Festival Set for Oct. 17 Downtown
The Booneville Fall Festival returns Oct. 17 with live music on two stages, food, artisans, and kids’ activities at the Triangle in historic downtown Booneville.
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NEMCC Women’s Basketball Schedule Has 14 Home Games
The NEMCC women’s basketball schedule for 2026-27 has 14 home games in Booneville and four reigning region champions, starting Oct. 30 at Walters State.
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NEMCC Football Loses 28-27 Thriller at East Mississippi
NEMCC football fell 28-27 at East Mississippi on Saturday after leading 14-0 early. A 40-yard field goal try went wide left with 1:06 left in Scooba.
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Iuka Walmart Celebrates Grand Reopening After Remodel
The Iuka Walmart grand reopening on Oct. 2 celebrated the remodeled Store #274 with food trucks, giveaways and school groups, cheered by local leaders.
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NEMCC FAME Chapter Talks Bring Industry Leaders to Booneville
Industry leaders met at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville to discuss a NEMCC FAME chapter offering paid manufacturing apprenticeships.
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