Prentiss County Absentee Voting: Saturday Hours Set
Prentiss County absentee voting is open for the Nov. 3 election, with Saturday hours Oct. 24 and 31. See what’s on the ballot.
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MEMA warns of dangerous fire conditions across Mississippi Friday and Saturday
MEMA says Red Flag Warnings are in effect as strong northwest winds, low humidity and dry vegetation raise the risk that fires will spread quickly across Mississippi into Saturday.
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Fall weather safety notices cover tornado prep, ShakeOut and fire danger
MEMA shared tornado safety tips, promoted Thursday’s Great ShakeOut and NWS Memphis warned of elevated fire danger Friday.
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State Auditor announces arrests in Guntown fraud case
State auditors say former Guntown officials were arrested in Jackson over alleged fraud tied to city billing.
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Cooler late-week weather lines up with MEMA preparedness reminders
Cooler weather is on the way in the Mid-South, and MEMA is urging Mississippians to stay ready for earthquakes and severe weather.
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NEMCC, Delta State nursing students present projects at Destin conference
NEMCC said nursing presenters shared scholarly projects on education and practice at a conference in Destin, Florida.
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Brooks Grocery in Iuka Sold to Houchens Food Group
Brooks Grocery in Iuka has been acquired by Kentucky-based, employee-owned Houchens Food Group, but the store’s name, staff and leadership will stay put.
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Tishomingo County Fair Opens Tuesday in Iuka
The 2026 Tishomingo County Fair runs Oct. 13-17 in Iuka with free admission Tuesday and Wednesday, carnival nights, gospel music, a rodeo and pageants.
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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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