Mississippi News Report — Monday, Nov 9: Senatobia video, K-9 bust

Good morning, Mississippi. This Monday, November 9, 2026 edition of the Mississippi News Report leads with new video from a fatal Senatobia police shooting, a Northwest volleyball team making state history at 40-0, and a warning from Lafayette County deputies about phone scams impersonating law enforcement.

Top Stories

Videos show critical policing errors in fatal Senatobia case — Videos of a Senatobia police shooting that killed a woman show critical errors and raise questions about how officers handled the encounter. (DeSoto County News)

Senatobia officer involved in deadly 2024 shooting leaves department — A Senatobia police officer involved in a deadly 2024 shooting has left the department. (DeSoto County News)

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams impersonating deputies, jail — The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office urged residents to hang up, verify callers through official numbers and avoid sending money or personal information. (Oxford MS News)

Olive Branch K-9 unit makes big drug bust — The Olive Branch K-9 unit made a big drug bust, seizing drugs and arresting a suspect during a traffic stop. (DeSoto County News)

Around the State

Cork Barrel to close Dec. 31 after 18 years — The Cork Barrel will close on Dec. 31 after 18 years in business, citing changing market conditions. (DeSoto County News)

Lemax Christmas Village returns to Horn Lake for 2026 holidays — The beloved Lemax Christmas Village returns to Horn Lake for the 2026 holiday season, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the magic of the holidays. (DeSoto County News)

Sports

Northwest wins Gulf South title, earns first Mississippi berth in national volleyball tournament — Northwest Mississippi beat No. 15 Lurleen B. Wallace in four sets to win the Gulf South District Championship and secure the first NJCAA Division II National Championship berth for a Mississippi team. The Rangers improved to 40-0 behind 26 kills from Gonzalez. (Sports Mississippi)

Coahoma holds off ASU Mid-South 65-63 — Coahoma Community College used 50 rebounds and 14 steals to beat Arkansas State University Mid-South 65-63 on Friday. Zion Brown grabbed 14 rebounds, and Sha’Niyah Wells scored 13 points and had six steals. (Sports Mississippi)

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