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State Auditor Shad White announced arrests of two cousins — former Guntown Alderman William Daniel Davis and ex-public works operator Robert Lee Davis — on alleged embezzlement charges tied to billing Oct.–Nov. 2024.
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Former Guntown Alderman William Daniel Davis and former Public Works Operator Robert Lee Davis were arrested for allegedly billing the city $9,950 for a sewage line installed at a private residence.
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MEMA is urging Mississippians to join the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m.; individuals and organizations can register at shakeout.org.
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Plastics manufacturer Koinonia will invest $7.7 million in Drew, Mississippi, refurbishing a 40,000‑sq.-ft. facility, preparing 150,000 sq. ft. of concrete and adding 18 jobs.
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Free flu shots are offered Oct. 20 at the Hardeman County Health Department in Bolivar for Middleton-area residents ages 6 months and up who are eligible.
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The March of Dogs parade and free pet costume contest come to downtown Bolivar Oct. 24, with a Red, White & Rescue theme, food trucks and carnival rides.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges residents to join the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15; participants will practice Drop, Cover and Hold On.
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Walnut finishes 31–5 after East Union sweeps the North State volleyball final; a new feature reflects on Kelley Hopper’s program.
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FBI said Operation Blackout produced 28 arrests in Ghana and Nigeria, seized 350+ devices, identified at least $11M in funds and freed more than 100 trafficked workers.
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Heat in the 90s lingers through Wednesday before a windy, dry Friday raises fire danger, and Tippah County’s burn ban runs through Oct. 18. Walnut volleyball’s season ends in the North State final.
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From a 160-count chocolate and gummy variety bag to full-size Airheads and allergy-friendly options, these five bulk Halloween candy packs on Amazon keep Tippah County porch bowls full all season.
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Middleton restaurant inspection scores were strong in September, with Elevate Nutrition at 100 and no Hardeman County spot scoring below 95.
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Walnut volleyball’s title defense ended Monday as unbeaten East Union swept the Wildcats 3-0 in the Class 2A North State final at Ellistown.
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WCBI said a Gulf high-pressure system will bring sunny skies and highs near 94°F to Columbus and northeast Mississippi through midweek before a cold front cuts temps about 20°F.
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AccelerateMS awarded $556,200 to Three Rivers Planning & Development District to support about 180 paid industry experiences across 27 northern and northeastern Mississippi counties.
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Mississippi News Report for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — a manhunt for an armed aggravated-assault suspect in DeSoto County, the search for a missing 16-year-old in Gautier, and Ole Miss tennis titles at the ITA Regionals.
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Winter’s coming to Tippah County. These five well-reviewed log splitters — from a simple cast-iron wedge to electric hydraulic workhorses — make firewood season a whole lot easier.
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The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime in Inglewood, moving to 4-1 while the Rams fell to 2-3, Fox News’ OutKick reported.
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Our Lady Academy beat PCS to win the Class 3A South State volleyball championship and will play Kossuth at Mississippi College on Friday at 10 a.m., WXXV reports.
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Asante Samuel blamed coach Nick Sirianni’s late kickoff decision for the Eagles’ 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London, Samuel said on his show.
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