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If you are on Interstate-55 north of Batesville or on Interstate-22 north of Lake Center, please tur
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Travel warning issued for parts of North Mississippi interstates

January 28, 2026 Jon R Myers
After being stuck inside during the ice storm, we know everyone’s ready for something fun
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Basketball Game Rescheduled for Free Admission

January 28, 2026 Jon R Myers

NEWS

If you are on Interstate-55 north of Batesville or on Interstate-22 north of Lake Center, please tur
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Travel warning issued for parts of North Mississippi interstates

January 28, 2026 Jon R Myers

Drivers on Interstate 55 north of Batesville and Interstate 22 north of Lake Center are advised to turn around due to dangerous conditions caused by stranded vehicles.

After being stuck inside during the ice storm, we know everyone’s ready for something fun
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Basketball Game Rescheduled for Free Admission

January 28, 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

Sports

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

State

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
Due to unknown and potentially dangerous weather and travel conditions, Waterfowl Draw Hunts on Char
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Waterfowl Draw Hunts Limited on Several WMAs Due to Weather Conditions

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Waterfowl draw hunts on multiple wildlife management areas will be restricted to pre-drawn hunters this weekend due to hazardous weather and travel conditions, officials say.

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Photos from Booneville High School - Booneville, Mississippi's post
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Booneville High School Students Practice Toilet Flushing Without Water

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Students in Booneville’s Life Skills Lab learned how to flush a toilet using alternative methods in preparation for winter weather disruptions.

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🎉 Congratulations to Lucas Jordan and Maddie Barnes!
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Lucas Jordan and Maddie Barnes awarded 2026 NEMCC Presidential Leadership Scholarship

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Lucas Jordan and Maddie Barnes have received the 2026 NEMCC Presidential Leadership Scholarship, which covers four semesters of full tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

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Baldwyn Junior Shadows Speech Pathologist at Elementary School

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Claire Kelly, a junior at Baldwyn, spent the day observing a speech pathologist at Baldwyn Elementary School, gaining insight into student communication support.

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Baldwyn seniors awarded full-tuition scholarships to Northeast Mississippi Community College

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Essence Warren and Gabee Kate Lee from Baldwyn High School received Presidential Leadership Scholarships at a district luncheon in Booneville.

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ATH | Episode 88 of the TigerTown Sports Podcast is live with Northeast Mississippi Community Colleg
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Northeast Mississippi CC Softball Coach Jody Long Joins TigerTown Sports Podcast

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Episode 88 of the TigerTown Sports Podcast features Northeast Mississippi Community College softball coach Jody Long, previewing the upcoming spring season.

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SB | Northeast Mississippi Community College Softball will welcome Blue Mountain Christian for an im
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Softball to Host Blue Mountain Christian for Scrimmage

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Northeast Mississippi Community College softball team will hold an impromptu scrimmage against Blue Mountain Christian this afternoon at The Plex.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College Honors Student Leaders at President’s Leadership Luncheon

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College recognized outstanding student leaders during its President’s Leadership Luncheon, awarding scholarships and highlighting leadership opportunities.

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Guest to Join Todd Starnes Radio Show to Discuss Education, Economy

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

A guest is set to appear on The Todd Starnes Radio Show at 11 a.m. to discuss recent education gains and economic development.

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MDWFP reminds hunters that the application period for the 2026 WMA Spring Turkey Draw Hunts will clo
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Mississippi Wildlife Agency reminds hunters to apply for 2026 spring turkey hunts before Jan. 31

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks urges hunters to submit applications for the 2026 WMA Spring Turkey Draw Hunts by the deadline.

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