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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
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Hosts Cheer Clinics and Tryouts

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

The college invites prospective cheerleaders to attend clinics and participate in tryouts for the 2026-2027 team, emphasizing inclusivity and mascot opportunities.

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Mississippi Troopers Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips and Prize Giveaway

January 23, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi Troopers encourage residents to stay safe during winter weather and promote a prize giveaway from the Troopers Association store.

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A new Weekly Wingbeat waterfowl report is out
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New Weekly Waterfowl Report Released by State Agency

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

The latest Weekly Wingbeat waterfowl report provides updates on habitat conditions and bird movement across the state, covering public and private lands.

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The college football transfer portal🌀🏈 is now closed, but MDOT is always recruiting
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Mississippi Department of Transportation continues recruiting after transfer portal closes

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

While the college football transfer portal has closed, the Mississippi Department of Transportation remains open for job applicants, encouraging those seeking new opportunities to apply.

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There are a lot of different reasons for our historic Mississippi Momentum
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Mississippi officials cite conservative governance as key to historic momentum

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi officials attribute the state’s recent progress to conservative policies, emphasizing their positive impact on all residents.

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Mississippi declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Mississippi officials have declared a State of Emergency as a severe winter storm approaches, prompting preparations statewide. Authorities advise residents to stay informed and cautious.

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Percy Quin State Park boat ramp reopens after flooding in Mississippi

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

The boat ramp at Percy Quin State Park in McComb, Mississippi, reopened on January 22 after flooding closed it earlier this month, officials say.

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Due to unknown and potentially dangerous weather and travel conditions, Waterfowl Draw Hunts on Char
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Waterfowl Draw Hunts Limited on Several WMAs Due to Weather Conditions

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Waterfowl draw hunts on multiple wildlife management areas will be restricted to pre-drawn hunters this weekend due to hazardous weather and travel conditions, officials say.

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Booneville High School Students Practice Toilet Flushing Without Water

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Students in Booneville’s Life Skills Lab learned how to flush a toilet using alternative methods in preparation for winter weather disruptions.

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🎉 Congratulations to Lucas Jordan and Maddie Barnes!
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Lucas Jordan and Maddie Barnes awarded 2026 NEMCC Presidential Leadership Scholarship

January 22, 2026 Jon R Myers

Lucas Jordan and Maddie Barnes have received the 2026 NEMCC Presidential Leadership Scholarship, which covers four semesters of full tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

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