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Mississippi Momentum: Affordable Energy Edition
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Mississippi Promotes Fast Permitting and Economic Growth

March 13, 2026 Jon R Myers
Airmen and Soldiers from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, 172d Airlift Wing, 2-20th Special Forces Batt
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Mississippi National Guard deploys troops to support Operation Epic Fury

March 13, 2026 Jon R Myers

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Mississippi Momentum: Affordable Energy Edition
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Mississippi Promotes Fast Permitting and Economic Growth

March 13, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi officials highlight policies that streamline permitting processes and attract investment without increasing energy costs for consumers.

Airmen and Soldiers from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, 172d Airlift Wing, 2-20th Special Forces Batt
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Mississippi National Guard deploys troops to support Operation Epic Fury

March 13, 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

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
“A Black Mississippi child is 2 1/2 times as likely to be proficient in reading by fourth grade as a
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Mississippi Black children more likely to be proficient in reading by fourth grade than those in California, report finds

February 10, 2026 Jon R Myers

A new report shows Black children in Mississippi are 2.5 times more likely to achieve reading proficiency by fourth grade compared to their counterparts in California.

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Made in Mississippi has a global reach
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Made in Mississippi Expands Global Presence

February 10, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi’s investments in manufacturing are boosting its international profile, solidifying its position as a leader in advanced manufacturing.

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MBK | STARTING LINEUP: No changes to the first five for the Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Basketball Tigers keep starting lineup unchanged

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball team will keep its starting five intact for the upcoming game, according to team officials.

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MBK | HALFTIME: No
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Jones leads Northeast at halftime with narrow 1-point edge over No. 19 MBK

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

Jones scored 46 points to help Northeast hold a slim lead over No. 19 MBK at halftime, 46-45.

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MBK | FINAL SCORE: Northeast 95, No
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Northeast Mississippi beats No. 19 Jones for first ranked win in three seasons

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball team secured its first victory over a ranked opponent in three years with a 95-91 win over No. 19 Jones.

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Photo by Tim Mossholder on Pexels
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Mississippi disaster relief efforts rely on community support

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

Community members are praised for their help in feeding Mississippi during recent emergencies. Officials highlight the importance of widespread sharing and communication.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball teams sweep Jones on the road

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams claimed road victories at Jones. The women won 51-47, and the men defeated the nationally ranked Jones team 95-91.

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🎤 Celebrating Black History
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Event Celebrates Black History at Devil’s Den

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

A Black History celebration is scheduled for Thursday at Devil’s Den, inviting community members to join the event.

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Please be in prayer for Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight
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Prentiss County investigator injured in traffic stop collision

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

Prentiss County Investigator Kolby Knight was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop and is receiving medical care in Tupelo, authorities say.

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UPDATE since first post
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NMMC Medical Staff Finds Deputy Kolby Knight Uninjured After Traffic Stop

February 9, 2026 Jon R Myers

Deputy Kolby Knight was thoroughly examined after a traffic stop and found to have no broken bones, with only bruises and cuts, thanks to what authorities describe as divine intervention.

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