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The National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. advisory says Tropical Storm Isaias has 65 mph winds; a Hurricane Watch runs from Bay St. Louis, Miss., to Indian Pass, Fla.
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The 167th Mississippi State Fair opens Thursday, Oct. 8 at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson and runs through Sunday, Oct. 18, with this year’s theme “Let Freedom Ring!” — plus free weekday admission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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An 18-wheeler overturned on I-55 North near the 76-mile marker in Copiah County on Oct. 7, 2026; the driver was not injured and one northbound lane was closed.
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Ole Miss announced a seven-year partnership with Adidas beginning July 1, 2027, running through June 2034; a source told SuperTalk Mississippi Adidas will pay more than $20 million annually.
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The Wednesday, Oct. 7 Mississippi morning roundup: missing Southaven teens Shana and Jacob Warren were found safe, a Greenville man faces four auto-burglary charges, Highway 328 reopened in Lafayette County, Corinth stays dry through Friday ahead of weekend rain, and Troy topped Southern Miss 55-34 in the Sun Belt opener.
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Tired of working in a dim garage or barn? These five well-reviewed LED shop lights on Amazon — from linkable 4-foot tubes to a no-wiring screw-in fixture — will brighten up any Tippah County workshop for under $60.
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Mississippi’s evening roundup for Tuesday, Oct. 6: a Gulf disturbance reaches 90% formation odds with a Saturday flood threat, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith meets Baldwyn manufacturers, No. 9 Ole Miss heads to Vanderbilt, and a Madison attorney announces a run for state auditor.
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The First Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Tupelo resident Jaylen Wells pleaded guilty Oct. 6 to three manslaughter charges and was sentenced to 31 years.
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iRobot’s Prime Big Deal Days creator deals are live: the Roomba 415X robot vacuum and mop is $398.99 and the Roomba Electro 5-in-1 is $229.99 through Oct. 7 for Prime members.
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Benton County supervisors named Ashland volunteer firefighter Jay Kimery the new Benton County EMA director, with 911 and economic development roles too.
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