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Mississippi faces widespread power outages and injuries amid severe winter weather

January 27, 2026 Jon R Myers
WASTE CONNECTIONS:
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Waste Connections Announces Service Disruption on Jan. 28

January 27, 2026 Jon R Myers

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Mississippi faces widespread power outages and injuries amid severe winter weather

January 27, 2026 Jon R Myers

Nearly 129,000 without power, injuries reported, and efforts underway to clear roads and provide aid across Mississippi amid ongoing winter storms.

WASTE CONNECTIONS:
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Waste Connections Announces Service Disruption on Jan. 28

January 27, 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

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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

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
BKB | UPDATE: Northeast Mississippi Community College Basketball’s games scheduled for Monday (Janua
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Northeast Mississippi Community College basketball games postponed due to weather

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s basketball games scheduled for Monday at Northwest have been postponed due to expected travel conditions, with a new date set for Saturday.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College Highlights Fine Arts Program Through Student Experience

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

Jamyla Elliott shares her hands-on experience as a Fine Arts major at Northeast Mississippi Community College, emphasizing creativity and active learning.

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❄️🥶 Heads up, Mississippi!
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Mississippi braces for weekend cold snap

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

Freezing temperatures are expected across Mississippi through the weekend, prompting safety warnings from officials.

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Just a reminder that we are currently hiring for these positions!
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Hiring for Multiple Positions

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hiring for various roles across the state. Interested applicants can find more details online.

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Prepare for the worst
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Mississippi Urges Preparedness as Ice, Freezing Rain Forecasted

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

State officials warn residents, especially in northern Mississippi, to prepare for winter weather impacts, including ice and freezing rain, with conditions expected to begin as early as this evening.

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Waterfowl and Timber Unit Hunting Open on Select Dates Amid Weather Concerns

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

Certain wildlife management areas will be open for hunting on specific dates, with restrictions due to weather conditions, according to officials.

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Mississippi wildlife officials highlight safety steps for prescribed burns

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks emphasizes key safety measures for conducting prescribed fires to improve habitat and reduce fire risks.

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Baldwyn School District Announces Cancellations Due to Weather

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

School activities and sports are canceled in Baldwyn today and tomorrow amid weather concerns, with plans to update on Monday’s schedule.

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Mississippi urges residents to prepare winter weather kits amid forecasted storm

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

Officials advise families to develop plans and assemble winter weather kits as Mississippi faces potential winter storm this weekend.

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Booneville advises residents to locate water shut-off valves before winter storm

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

The Booneville Gas and Water Department urges residents to prepare for cold weather by identifying their water shut-off points to prevent damage during freezes.

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