Texas fugitive arrested in Pearl after Crime Stoppers tip
Pearl police said a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of Alejandro Santos-Herrera, wanted in Montgomery County, Texas on a charge of indecency with a child/sexual contact.
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MSU Extension asks Mississippi residents to watch for spotted lanternfly
MSU Extension asked Mississippians on Sept. 30, 2026, to watch for the invasive spotted lanternfly, which can damage grapes, other fruit crops and landscapes.
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2019 Polaris Ranger reported stolen from County Road 1421 in Prentiss County
Crime Stoppers and the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department seek tips after a green 2019 Polaris Ranger was stolen from County Road 1421 on Sept. 24; call 800-773-TIPS.
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Mississippi to Receive $771K in $384M False Claims Settlement with Abbott Laboratories
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations the company defrauded government health
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Middleton Ladies Day at Porters Creek Set for Oct. 10
Middleton Ladies Day at Porters Creek Baptist Church is Oct. 10 with speaker Susannah B. Lewis. It’s free with lunch; register by Oct. 5 to attend.
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Tippah County Ole Miss Graduates Earn August 2026 Degrees
Seven Tippah County Ole Miss graduates from Ripley, Walnut and Blue Mountain earned August 2026 degrees in social work, accountancy, pharmacy and music.
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Cornell investigation reopened after lawsuit alleges 2024 gang rape at Chi Phi house
An investigation at Cornell University was reopened after a September 2026 lawsuit alleges a student, identified as Jane Doe, was gang raped at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
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White House begins mailing $500 ObamaCare refund checks to nearly 1 million people
The Hill reported Sept. 30, 2026, that the White House began mailing $500 Treasury refund checks to more than 950,000 people across 30 states that use healthcare.gov.
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Itawamba Community College choir to perform at White House Dec. 14, 2026
Itawamba Community College’s choir will perform at the White House Christmas tours in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 14, 2026, with about 68 student performers, the college said.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Sept. 30, 2026: Ripley repeats as region champion; Walnut wins twice
Ripley repeats as region volleyball champion, Walnut wins on the court and cross-country course, and BMCU golfers finish at Innisbrook.
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Bond denied for Natchez man accused of killing woman
A Natchez man, Albert Kendall Washington, 50, was extradited from Monroe, La., to Adams County on Sept. 29, 2026, and had bond denied in an initial murder hearing, WJTV reported.
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Entertainment lineup announced for 2027 Dixie National Rodeo; tickets go on sale Oct. 9
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the entertainment lineup for the 2027 Dixie National Rodeo, with shows Feb. 12–14 and Feb. 17–20; tickets on sale Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.
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Tippah County News Today, Sept. 30: Friday Rain, Burn Ban, Voter Deadline
Rain is forecast for Tippah County Friday and Saturday, but the burn ban stays for now. Voter registration closes Oct. 5, Ripley wins the Region 3-4A volleyball title, and BMCU’s president will retire in 2027.
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Tippah County Rain Forecast Brings Drought Relief Hope
The Tippah County rain forecast calls for storms Friday into early Sunday, with up to 1.5 inches possible as drought grips Tippah and Benton counties.
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Ripley Volleyball Wins Region 3-4A Title for Second Year
Ripley volleyball swept Senatobia to finish 6-0 in district play, winning the Region 3-4A title for a second straight year and a No. 1 playoff seed.
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Mississippi News Report — Wed, Sep 30: Bridge Reopens, Rangers No. 7
Your Wednesday, September 30 morning Mississippi News Report: the Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 has reopened in DeSoto County, Northwest Mississippi football climbs to No. 7 in the NJCAA poll, and NEMCC softball welcomes back a familiar face to its coaching staff.
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Vice President Vance headlines MAHA summit in Washington, D.C., for second straight year
Vice President Vance headlined the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s annual summit in Washington, D.C., for the second consecutive year, The Hill reported Sept. 30, 2026.
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Schlittler, Ben Rice power Yankees to Game 1 win over Red Sox in Bronx
Yankees won Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series in the Bronx; Cam Schlittler threw 6.1 scoreless innings and Ben Rice had six RBIs, Fox News reported.
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On Porches and Punchlines: Where Big News Meets Everyday People
This week’s headlines — from watchdog reports and court cases to a storm’s path and a bear’s victory — remind us that institutions and instincts collide on the same small stage.
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Indiana Fever force Game 3 with 99-89 win over Las Vegas Aces; Caitlin Clark posts historic double-double
Indiana beat the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 to avoid elimination and force a decisive Game 3; Fox News reports Caitlin Clark had 27 points and 15 assists.
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