Mississippi News Report — Friday, Oct 9: Isaias, Meridian, Hinds
Good morning, Mississippi. Here is the Mississippi News Report for Friday, October 9, 2026. Hurricane Isaias is the day’s big story — cities on the Gulf Coast are closing offices for Friday, MEMA warns the storm is strengthening ahead of today’s impacts, and the rain and gusty winds will reach north Mississippi by Saturday. Also this morning: three people are charged in a Meridian homicide, and Hinds football keeps rolling with a 56-20 win over Pearl River.
Top Stories
Gautier closes municipal offices Friday as Hurricane Isaias approaches
Gautier is closing municipal offices Friday because of Hurricane Isaias. Emergency police and fire services will remain operational.
Ocean Springs police records and court offices close Friday for hurricane
Ocean Springs records and court offices will close Friday for Hurricane Isaias; police services remain available 24/7.
MEMA warns Hurricane Isaias is strengthening ahead of Friday impacts
MEMA says Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 1 storm with 80 mph winds and warns of storm surge, heavy rain and flash flooding starting Friday.
MDOT sets Mississippi Gulf Coast drawbridge restrictions as Isaias nears
MDOT advises Gulf Coast boaters to move or shelter by 10 a.m. Friday before drawbridges close to marine traffic as Isaias nears.
Isaias expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to north Mississippi
Isaias is expected to bring 2 to 3 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 35 mph to Lafayette County on Saturday.
Meridian Bud & Burgers postponed, rescheduled for Nov. 5
Meridian Bud & Burgers was postponed because of Hurricane Isaias-related weather and rescheduled for Nov. 5 at Meridian City Hall Lawn.
Three charged in Meridian homicide; bond denied
Three people face capital murder and armed robbery charges in the Oct. 1 shooting death of Dearius Ruffin in Meridian. Bond was denied.
Around Mississippi
Oxford Police Department says it taught self-defense class for Ole Miss Law Women’s Organization
The Oxford Police Department said it taught a women’s self-defense class after being invited by the Ole Miss School of Law’s Women’s Organization.
Booneville native Kaitlyn Kennedy named TPSD September Newcomer of the Month
Kaitlyn Kennedy, a third-grade math teacher at Pierce Street Elementary, has been recognized as the TPSD September Newcomer of the Month.
Sports
Hinds Football beats Pearl River 56-20 in Poplarville
The Hinds Community College football team extended its winning streak with a 56-20 victory over Pearl River on Thursday night in Poplarville.
Itawamba edges Jones College 24-21 in tight game
Jones College suffered its third one-score loss to a Top-10 NJCAA opponent this season, falling to No. 8 Itawamba at Eaton Field.
Ole Miss Volleyball to Face No. 10 Tennessee in Top-10 Matchup
Ole Miss volleyball will face No. 10 Tennessee on Friday in a key road game as part of a pair of top-10 matchups.
Games To Watch: Central challenges Kossuth’s streak; Corinth pursues district momentum
Alcorn Central gets a third chance to stop Kossuth, with a semifinal berth now attached to the county volleyball rivalry — plus Friday night football previews across the region.
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