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Help us show our bearcats and lady cats we support them this weekend in Round 2 of playoffs!
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Local basketball teams prepare for playoff games this weekend

February 18, 2026 Jon R Myers
A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE!
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Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features Halo Hunting founders and outreach efforts

February 18, 2026 Jon R Myers

NEWS

Help us show our bearcats and lady cats we support them this weekend in Round 2 of playoffs!
Local News

Local basketball teams prepare for playoff games this weekend

February 18, 2026 Jon R Myers

Supporters are encouraged to cheer on the Bearcats and Lady Cats as they compete in Round 2 of the playoffs this weekend.

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE!
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Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features Halo Hunting founders and outreach efforts

February 18, 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
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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 wildlife officers assist communities amid ice storm

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

Approximately 40 law enforcement officers in North Mississippi are providing support during the ongoing ice storm, including patrols and shelter security.

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Today we were blessed by the Cafeteria workers at Thrasher School
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Thrasher School cafeteria workers deliver lunch to sheriff’s department

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

Cafeteria staff at Thrasher School brought lunch to sheriff’s department staff, expressing gratitude for their service.

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Some REALLY GOOD NEWS for Mississippi:
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Siemens Energy to Invest $300 Million in Mississippi Expansion

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

Siemens Energy is expanding in Rankin County, investing $300 million and creating up to 300 jobs, according to officials.

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Looks like Lt
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Mississippi Highway Patrol Warns Drivers During Rainy Conditions

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

Lt. Stewart advises drivers to stay alert and drive safely amid rainy weather on Interstate 269 near the Desoto and Marshall County line.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College will return to its normal schedule and regular activities be
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Northeast Mississippi Community College to resume normal operations on Feb. 4

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

The college will return to its regular schedule starting Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Students and staff are advised to seek assistance if needed during the transition.

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Mississippi to open waterfowl season for youth, veterans, and active military Feb. 7-8

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi’s waterfowl hunting season for youth, veterans, and active military will run February 7-8 across all Wildlife Management Areas with waterfowl opportunities.

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Please be in prayer for this Deputies Family and The Lee County Sheriff’s Office
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office Requests Prayers for Deputy’s Family

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to keep a deputy’s family in their thoughts and prayers.

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Beyond heartbroken to hear of the passing of Lee County Sheriff’s Office (MS) Deputy Rick Haggard, w
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Mississippi deputy killed while directing traffic outside elementary school

February 3, 2026 Jon R Myers

A Lee County sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed while directing traffic outside an elementary school, prompting prayers for his family and the community.

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Mississippi Governor Thanks Partners for Winter Storm Response

February 2, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves praised federal and local agencies for their coordinated efforts amid severe winter weather.

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Baldwyn School District Bearcat family would like to extend our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and pr
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Baldwyn School District Mourns Loss of School Resource Officer Rick Haggard

February 2, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Baldwyn School District extends condolences to the Shannon Elementary community and Lee County Sheriff’s Department following the death of School Resource Officer Rick Haggard.

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