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Photos from Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks's post
Local News

Mississippi Winners Named in Art of Conservation Fish Art and Essay Contest

May 2, 2026 Jon R Myers
SB | Northeast Mississippi Community College Softball is back in south Mississippi to begin another
Local News

Northeast Mississippi Community College softball begins postseason in South Mississippi

May 2, 2026 Jon R Myers

NEWS

Photos from Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks's post
Local News

Mississippi Winners Named in Art of Conservation Fish Art and Essay Contest

May 2, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi students have been recognized in the Art of Conservation’s Fish Art and Essay Competition. First-place winners will compete nationally.

SB | Northeast Mississippi Community College Softball is back in south Mississippi to begin another
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Northeast Mississippi Community College softball begins postseason in South Mississippi

May 2, 2026 Jon R Myers

Local

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

National

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

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
💙 Booneville School District Update
Local News

Booneville School District Cancels Classes Due to Power Outages

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Booneville schools will be closed Monday because of widespread power outages affecting families. The district plans to reopen Tuesday, with a makeup day set for Presidents Day.

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Baldwyn School District will return to classes on Monday, February 2
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Baldwyn School District to Resume Classes Monday with Delayed Start

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Baldwyn schools will reopen on February 2 with a two-hour delay. Some students may be excused due to ongoing power and water outages, according to district officials.

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💙 Booneville School District Update
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Booneville School District cancels classes due to power outages

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Booneville schools will be closed Monday because of widespread power outages. The district plans to reopen Tuesday and has scheduled a makeup day for Presidents Day.

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📣This is serious times we are experiencing
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Local Food and Shelter Effort Mobilizes to Help Community in Need

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

A local partnership is providing food and shelter to those affected by cold and hunger, with a community event planned this weekend.

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Posting for a friend….The location will be in Booneville
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Job Posting Announced for Booneville Location

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

A new employment opportunity has been announced in Booneville, with details shared through a social media post.

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Mississippi National Guard Distribution sites open today in Lafayette County from 12-4pm
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Mississippi National Guard Opens Distribution Sites in Lafayette County

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi National Guard distribution sites are open in Lafayette County from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. today, offering MREs and water to residents.

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WBK | End of the 3rd quarter - Northeast 49, Co-Lin 45
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Northeast leads Co-Lin 49-45 after third quarter

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Northeast holds a four-point lead over Co-Lin at the end of the third quarter, fueled by a perfect free throw percentage in the period.

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WBK | End of Regulation - Co-Lin 62, Northeast 62
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Co-Lin and Northeast basketball tied at 62 at regulation’s end

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

The game between Co-Lin and Northeast is headed to overtime after a late-game tie.

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WBK | FINAL (OT): Co-Lin 72, Northeast 68
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Co-Lin beats Northeast in overtime, 72-68

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Co-Lin edged Northeast in a 72-68 overtime victory. Northeast State has a chance to rebound Monday at Pearl River.

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Come see us on Monday and Tuesday for free lunch
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Free lunches offered Monday and Tuesday at local cafeteria

January 31, 2026 Jon R Myers

Community members are invited to enjoy complimentary meals on Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the cafeteria.

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