Greenville man in custody after nearly nine months on felony domestic assault charge
Deontre Jones, 24, was arrested Tuesday after being on the run since June 2025, accused of shooting at his girlfriend in Greenville.
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Mobile testing set up in Tunica today at Paul Battle Arena
MOBILE COVID-19 TESTING SET FOR LAUDERDALE, MADISON, ADAMS, PRENTISS, WINSTON AND TUNICA COUNTIES JACKSON, Miss. – Residents of Lauderdale, Madison,
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Delta State professors express concerns about returning to university, request change to online only
In an open letter to Delta State administration, 24 professors at Delta State have expressed concerns about returning to classes
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Delta State won’t play football in 2020 after Gulf South cancels falls sports
Delta State won’t be playing any sports in 2020 except golf and cross country after Gulf South cancels falls sports
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CDC Chief of Staff Leaves administration
According to multiple media reports, a pair of senior CDC officials have left their positions with the agency. Two senior
MDWFP Offers Guide to Link Youth Hunter Profiles for Easier Game Checking
Parents and guardians can now link youth hunter profiles to manage licenses and report harvests more efficiently using MDWFP’s systems.
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Batesville Code Enforcement Department Seeks New Employee
The Batesville Code Enforcement office is hiring. Details about the job opening are available now.
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Mississippi Delta Community College Offers Free Adult Education Registration Next Week
Registration for adult education and high school equivalency classes at Mississippi Delta Community College opens March 16-19. Classes are free to all participants.
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Mississippi wildlife agency hosts prescribed fire workshops for landowners
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks held workshops to teach private landowners how to use fire for habitat management, with funding from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.
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Mississippi kicks off youth turkey season with JAKES Day at Leaf River WMA
More than 100 kids under 15 participated in outdoor activities and turkey hunting education at Leaf River WMA, marking the start of the 2026 youth turkey season.
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Severe Weather Threat Ends in the Area for Tonight
The threat of severe weather has subsided, but gusty winds may cause additional power outages and damage, officials say.
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North Bates Street to Close for Emergency Sewer Repairs Tomorrow Morning
The northern section of Bates Street will be closed starting at 8 a.m. for emergency sewer repairs, with duration unknown, officials say.
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Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Until 2 a.m. CDT
A tornado watch is in effect for portions of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi through early Tuesday morning, according to weather officials.
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Mississippi Delta Community College offers free tuition for first-time freshmen with ACT scores of 18 or higher
First-time college applicants with an ACT score of 18 or above may qualify for free tuition at Mississippi Delta Community College. Applications are open now.
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