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Mississippi woman sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers
A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE!
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Mississippi Outdoors Podcast Spotlights Local Botany Discoveries

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

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Mississippi woman sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Veronica Gillespie pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated assault in Prentiss County. She received a combined 30-year sentence, with some time suspended.

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE!
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Mississippi Outdoors Podcast Spotlights Local Botany Discoveries

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

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Booneville Man Arrested on Counts of Luring of Minor for Sexual Purposes
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Booneville Man Arrested on Counts of Luring of Minor for Sexual Purposes

January 1, 2022 Owen Taylor

A Booneville resident has been arrested by authorities after two separate reports were filed against him, which claimed that he

Body of Baldwyn soldier, MIA since July 1950, located and to be buried next month
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Body of Baldwyn soldier, MIA since July 1950, located and to be buried next month

December 15, 2021 Jon R Myers
Pair in Prentiss County arrestd on commercial burglary charges
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Pair in Prentiss County arrestd on commercial burglary charges

December 3, 2021 Jon R Myers
Sheriff looking for female who stole purse at Booneville Walmart and used stolen card
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Sheriff looking for female who stole purse at Booneville Walmart and used stolen card

November 23, 2021 Jon R Myers
Mother sentenced for allowing continued sexual abuse of children by co-defendant
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Mother sentenced for allowing continued sexual abuse of children by co-defendant

September 28, 2021 Jon R Myers

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Booneville schools and sports cancelled for next week
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Booneville schools and sports cancelled for next week

March 13, 2020 Jon R Myers

Booneville schools announced they will be closed next week. From the district: Due to the threat of the Coronavirus across

NEMCC goes to all online classes due to Coronavirus fears
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NEMCC goes to all online classes due to Coronavirus fears

March 12, 2020 Jon R Myers
Thrasher has dance routine from mini-rebels and balloon release for cancer memorial
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Thrasher has dance routine from mini-rebels and balloon release for cancer memorial

November 2, 2018 Jon R Myers
NEMCC coach named one of the nations best
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NEMCC coach named one of the nations best

October 24, 2018 Jon R Myers

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Body of Baldwyn soldier, MIA since July 1950, located and to be buried next month
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Body of Baldwyn soldier, MIA since July 1950, located and to be buried next month

December 15, 2021 Jon R Myers

The Body of a soldier from Baldwyn, missing since July of 1950, was recently located and will be returned to

Booneville Man Charged With Murder of Child
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Booneville Man Charged With Murder of Child

March 22, 2021 Owen Taylor
Former Booneville Police Officer Arrested by FBI
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Former Booneville Police Officer Arrested by FBI

March 12, 2021 Owen Taylor
Elective Surgeries that Require Hospitalization Delayed Starting Next Week
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Elective Surgeries that Require Hospitalization Delayed Starting Next Week

December 11, 2020 Owen Taylor

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Body of Baldwyn soldier, MIA since July 1950, located and to be buried next month
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Body of Baldwyn soldier, MIA since July 1950, located and to be buried next month

December 15, 2021 Jon R Myers

The Body of a soldier from Baldwyn, missing since July of 1950, was recently located and will be returned to

Former Booneville Police Officer Arrested by FBI
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Former Booneville Police Officer Arrested by FBI

March 12, 2021 Owen Taylor
McRib Returns to McDonald’s Nationwide
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McRib Returns to McDonald’s Nationwide

December 2, 2020 Owen Taylor
Miss Mississippi Asya Branch Wins Miss USA
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Miss Mississippi Asya Branch Wins Miss USA

November 9, 2020 Owen Taylor
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Mississippi woman sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Veronica Gillespie pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated assault in Prentiss County. She received a combined 30-year sentence, with some time suspended.

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A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE!
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Mississippi Outdoors Podcast Spotlights Local Botany Discoveries

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

In a new episode, host Matt Wyatt talks with botanist Dr. Mac Alford about plant discovery and Mississippi’s rich botanical diversity.

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The debate has been settled
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Mississippi’s Model Proven Effective, Officials Say

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Officials affirm that Mississippi’s approach is successful, ending ongoing debates about its effectiveness.

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SCAM SCAM SCAM
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Authorities Warn of Phone Scam Threatening Arrest Over Gift Card Payments

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Law enforcement officials warn residents about a scam in which callers threaten arrest and demand gift card payments to avoid detention.

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Congratulations to Brayden Miller and Ellie Glidewell on being named Mr
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Brayden Miller and Ellie Glidewell named Mr. and Miss Booneville High School

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Brayden Miller and Ellie Glidewell have been named Mr. and Miss Booneville High School, an honor reflecting their leadership and character, school officials said.

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Baldwyn School District Announces Kindergarten Pre-Registration Days

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Baldwyn School District will hold pre-registration for kindergarten students from April 7 to 10 at Baldwyn Elementary School.

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BSD is now accepting applications for K-12th teacher positions for the 2026-27 school year
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Baldwyn School District Accepting Teacher Applications for 2026-27 School Year

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Baldwyn School District is now accepting applications for K-12 teaching positions for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Interested candidates can access application forms online.

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WGF | Early morning tee times in Corinth as #NEMCC’s inaugural tournament & regular season come to a
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Northeast Spring Invitational concludes in Corinth as NEMCC’s golf season wraps up

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Early morning tee times marked the final round of NEMCC’s inaugural golf tournament at Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club in Corinth, Mississippi.

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BSB | NEMCC Baseball begins a critical stretch of its schedule today on the road!
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Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball starts key road stretch

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

The NEMCC baseball team kicks off a crucial period of its schedule today against Northwest at Jim Miles Field in Senatobia, Mississippi.

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Photos from Northeast Mississippi Community College's post
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Offers Hands-On Wiring Course

April 8, 2026 Jon R Myers

Students at Northeast Mississippi Community College are gaining practical skills in residential and commercial wiring to prepare for in-demand careers.

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