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Authorities coordinate to clear stranded vehicles on I-55 in North Mississippi

January 28, 2026 Jon R Myers
If you are on Interstate-55 north of Batesville or on Interstate-22 north of Lake Center, please tur
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Travel advisory issued for parts of North Mississippi interstates

January 28, 2026 Jon R Myers

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Authorities coordinate to clear stranded vehicles on I-55 in North Mississippi

January 28, 2026 Jon R Myers

Law enforcement, MDOT, MEMA, and National Guard leaders are working together to manage stalled vehicles amid dangerous conditions on I-55.

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

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
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Baldwyn School District Celebrates 100th Day of School

January 21, 2026 Jon R Myers

Baldwyn Elementary School marked the 100th day of classes with activities, snacks, and celebrations, according to district officials.

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Game Day Bearcats!🏀
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Bearcats to host Coffeeville in basketball doubleheader at BHS Gym

January 21, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Bearcats varsity girls and boys basketball teams will face Coffeeville today at BHS Gym, starting at 2:30 p.m.

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MBK | FINAL SCORE: Northeast 81, Coahoma 75
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Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball team beats Coahoma 81-75

January 21, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Northeast Mississippi Community College Tigers defeated Coahoma Community College 81-75 in a recent game. They will next face Northwest on Monday at 7:30 p.m.

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Thank you, Commissioner Sean Tindell!
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Mississippi DPS Commissioner Tindell Appreciated for Leadership

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

Officials are collaborating with the Mississippi Legislature to enhance the Department of Public Safety, highlighting ongoing discussions on funding and priorities.

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WBK | FINAL SCORE: Northeast 53, Coahoma 50
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Northeast tops Coahoma 53-50 in women’s basketball

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

Maniya Kirksey scored a career-high 29 points as Northeast edged Coahoma 53-50. The Tigers will face Northwest next Monday at 5:30 p.m.

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MBK | STARTING LINEUP: No changes to the first five for Northeast Mississippi Community College Bask
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Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball team keeps same starting five

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball team will start the same lineup in their upcoming game, with no changes to the first five players.

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MBK | HALFTIME: Northeast 39, Coahoma 31
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Northeast Leads Coahoma 39-31 at Halftime

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

Northeast holds a 39-31 advantage over Coahoma at halftime, according to live stats and broadcast links.

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New at Northeast: NEMCC Creative
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Northeast Launches Instagram Account to Showcase Student Creativity

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

Northeast Community College has introduced @NEMCCCreative, an Instagram account highlighting student projects in photography, video, design, and storytelling to prepare students for future careers.

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Mississippi Trust Fund Awards 20 New Conservation Projects

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund has approved 20 new projects aimed at preserving the state’s natural resources, according to officials.

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Mississippi was just ranked the 6th best state in America to start a business in 2026 — that shouldn
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Mississippi ranks sixth best state to start a business in 2026

January 20, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi has been ranked the sixth most favorable state for starting a business in 2026, citing its low costs and business-friendly climate.

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