Mississippi News Report — Monday, Oct 5: Greenville Gun Bust, SWAC
Good Monday morning. Here is your Mississippi News Report for Monday, October 5: Greenville police recovered two firearms — including a handgun with an apparent conversion device — during a traffic stop, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office shared emergency preparedness reminders, and SWAC basketball media days are set for Oct. 6–7 in Birmingham.
Top Stories
Greenville police recover two firearms during traffic stop (Mississippi News Group) — Greenville police recovered two firearms, including a handgun with an apparent conversion device, during a traffic stop near Lewis Street and Ely Lane.
Lafayette County sheriff’s office shares emergency preparedness reminders (Oxford MS News) — The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office urged residents to prepare for severe weather, power outages and other emergencies by gathering supplies and making a family communication plan.
Around Mississippi
Lettuce is safe to eat, says Mississippi epidemiologist, and food safety questions answered (DeSoto County News) — A Mississippi epidemiologist answers food safety questions and says lettuce is safe to eat (by Anna Hu, originally published by Mississippi Today).
Sports
Bethune-Cookman beats Mississippi Valley in SWAC volleyball match (Sports Mississippi) — Mississippi Valley State’s volleyball team lost to Bethune-Cookman in straight sets during a SWAC matchup.
Jackson State Coach T.C. Taylor to Hold Media Conference Monday (Sports Mississippi) — Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor will speak to the media at his weekly press conference and SWAC media session on Monday.
SWAC Basketball Media Days Set for October 6-7 in Birmingham (Sports Mississippi) — The Southwestern Athletic Conference will hold its annual men’s and women’s basketball media days Oct. 6–7 in Birmingham.
Mississippi State’s Robinson, Seye Shine at Blue Gray Tennis Classic (Sports Mississippi) — Mia Robinson and Lauren Seye of Mississippi State performed well in singles and doubles at the Blue Gray Tennis Classic.
Millsaps Men’s Soccer splits weekend matches in Tennessee (Sports Mississippi) — The Millsaps College men’s soccer team lost to Maryville before defeating Sewanee over the weekend in Tennessee.
Read the full stories at the links above. This is the Mississippi News Report — Monday, October 5 morning edition.
