Mississippi News Report — Friday, Sept. 18: Ole Miss-LSU Weekend Security, Deputy Killing Arrests, Bus Crash
Welcome to the Friday evening edition of the Mississippi News Report — your roundup of the biggest headlines from across the Magnolia State, pulled from the Mississippi News Group network.
Top Stories
Increased DPS presence in Oxford for Ole Miss-LSU weekend
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is increasing its law enforcement presence in Oxford this weekend as Ole Miss hosts LSU in one of the biggest games of the college football season. Fans heading to the Vaught should expect to see additional troopers and officers around town and near campus. (via Oxford MS News)
Twelve arrests in killing of Claiborne County deputy
Twelve people have now been arrested in connection with the September 7 shooting death of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey. The investigation into the deputy’s killing continues to develop. (via Mississippi News Group)
18 injured, 3 children airlifted after Lowndes County school bus crash
Eighteen people were injured and three children were airlifted after a school bus crash in Lowndes County. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the injured for treatment. (via Mississippi News Group)
Report: state agencies transferred $1.2B+ to nonprofits since FY2023
A new report finds Mississippi state agencies have transferred more than $1.2 billion to nonprofit organizations since fiscal year 2023, raising fresh questions about oversight of public dollars. (via Mississippi News Group)
North Mississippi
Polk Street Bridge reopens
The Polk Street Bridge is back open, restoring a key connection for local drivers. (via Alcorn News MS)
Conner Dabbs honored with dedication
The community gathered for a dedication honoring Conner Dabbs. (via Alcorn News MS)
Remembering Abe Whitfield
Friends, family, and the Corinth community are remembering Abe Whitfield, the longtime owner of Abe’s Grill, whose memorial service is set for Saturday at Oakland Baptist Church. (via Alcorn News MS)
Corinth lands FEMA funding
The city of Corinth is receiving FEMA funding for key projects. (via Alcorn News MS)
Kossuth volleyball’s tribute to Mason Mills
Kossuth volleyball paid tribute to Mason Mills in an emotional moment for the program and community. (via Alcorn News MS)
NEMCC paramedic training
Northeast Mississippi Community College continues its paramedic training program, preparing the next generation of first responders. (via Alcorn News MS)
Tupelo
Homecoming activities underway
Homecoming festivities are underway in Tupelo with activities across the community. (via News Tupelo)
Celebration of Cultures
Tupelo’s Celebration of Cultures brings the community together to honor the city’s diversity. (via News Tupelo)
“The Woman in Black” on stage
Theatre lovers can catch a production of “The Woman in Black” in Tupelo. (via News Tupelo)
Sports
Southern Miss volleyball
Southern Miss volleyball is in action this weekend. (via Sports Mississippi)
Mississippi State soccer
Mississippi State soccer continues its season. (via Sports Mississippi)
Ole Miss soccer
Ole Miss soccer takes the pitch this weekend. (via Sports Mississippi)
Bears football
Bears football rolls on this week. (via Sports Mississippi)
The Mississippi News Report publishes every morning and evening on Tippah News, rounding up the top headlines from msnewsgroup.com, desotocountynews.com, alcornnewsms.com, newstupelo.com, oxfordmsnews.com, and sportsmississippi.com.
