Good Friday morning, Mississippi. In today’s Mississippi News Report, authorities say two men were arrested in a Lee County kratom investigation, Oxford police are investigating a suspected synthetic kratom overdose involving a 22-year-old, and redistricting hearings across the state closed with opponents urging lawmakers to “leave our maps alone.” Here’s the latest from across the Mississippi News Group network.
Oxford police investigate suspected overdose involving 22-year-old on Sweetgum Lane — The Oxford Police Department said emergency medical personnel revived a 22-year-old found unresponsive at a Sweetgum Lane residence on Oct. 1. Police are investigating the case as a suspected overdose involving synthetic kratom products. (Oxford MS News)
Hinds Football Dominates Mississippi Delta 48-21 in Moorhead — The Hinds Community College football team used a strong second-half performance to defeat Mississippi Delta 48-21 on Thursday night, improving to 4-2 overall. (Mississippi Sports Group)
Northwest Mississippi Football Dominates Coahoma in Homecoming Win — The seventh-ranked Northwest Mississippi Community College football team cruised to a 45-7 homecoming victory over Coahoma, marking their third straight win and their highest-scoring game of the season. (Mississippi Sports Group)
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
