Mother of three dies after dog attack in Holly Springs
Lakesha Newsom was attacked by dogs on March 3 while walking on Highway 178 and died in a hospital Friday morning, the Holly Springs Police Department and the coroner’s office said.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival set for March 28 in Jackson; Mayor Horhn to serve as grand marshal
WJTV 12 News reported Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival will be held downtown March 28, 2026, with Mayor John Horhn serving as grand marshal and a “Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks” theme.
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Wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County; 40 percent contained, Reeves says
A wildfire in Carroll County, Mississippi, has burned about 3,000 acres and is 40 percent contained, Gov. Tate Reeves said. No injuries have been reported, and state and local crews are working to contain the blaze, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County
A wildfire in Carroll County has burned 3,000 acres and is only 40% contained, prompting evacuations and emergency response efforts.
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Coulter Fussell explores community and experimentation in textile art at Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art showcases Coulter Fussell’s textile works, highlighting her innovative use of donated fabrics and community stories in a survey through June 14.
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Mississippi National Guard patrols Washington during peak cherry blossom season
Mississippi National Guard members were seen patrolling the National Mall as Washington’s cherry blossoms reached peak bloom amid ongoing security deployments from several states.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade draws thousands to downtown Jackson
Thousands attended Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on March 28, 2026, a decades-old tradition that featured bands, costumed participants and civic leaders, Mississippi Today reported.
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Five dead, one injured in train crash in Stone County
Five people died and one was injured after a train struck a van in Stone County, Mississippi, on Friday, authorities said.
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Mississippi Supreme Court rejects NCAA appeal in Chambliss eligibility case
The Mississippi Supreme Court denied the NCAA’s attempt to overturn a court ruling allowing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to compete in the 2026-27 season, ending a lengthy legal battle.
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Mississippi approves study on municipal sales tax diversions
The governor signed legislation creating a committee to review how sales tax revenue is allocated between the state and municipalities after Southaven flagged coding errors, advocates and lawmakers said.
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