Hurricane Isaias came ashore along the U.S. Gulf Coast overnight as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane, and Saturday brings the storm’s remnants to the Mid-South with tropical-storm winds and flooding threats across Mississippi. Weekend events statewide are being canceled or moved online, and evacuation shelters remain open. Here’s the morning roundup from the Mississippi News Group network for Saturday, October 10.
Top Stories
Isaias makes landfall as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast overnight as a dangerous Category 2 storm, according to an Associated Press report carried by Mississippi Today. Read the full story.
Isaias remnants to bring tropical-storm winds and flooding threats to the Mid-South
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring tropical-storm winds to northeastern Mississippi and flood risks east of the Mississippi River on Saturday. A flood watch and wind advisories cover much of the state through Sunday morning. Read the full story.
Uber offers free rides to Mississippi evacuation shelters
Uber is offering up to two free rides, capped at $40 each, to and from Mississippi’s open, state-approved evacuation shelters as the storm moves through. Read the full story.
Weather & Weekend Events
Tupelo postpones Family Fun Day; Chili Fest set for Oct. 16
Tupelo postponed its Family Fun Day at The Depot, scheduled for Saturday, because of forecasted severe weather and strong winds. The Tupelo Chili Fest is planned at Fairpark on October 16. Read the full story.
Inclement weather cancels Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
The Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon were canceled due to inclement weather. Participants can still pick up race shirts and goody bags at two scheduled locations. Read the full story.
Around Mississippi
MVSU basketball player was reportedly warned about expired immigration status before ICE detention
A Mississippi Today investigation reports that a Mississippi Valley State basketball player was warned about his expired immigration status years before ICE detained him. Read the full story.
Mr. Boothe surrenders to Panola County authorities
Mr. Boothe surrendered at the Panola County Detention Center, according to the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. Read the full story.
Sports
Dial throws four touchdowns in first career start, leading Belhaven to win
Matthew Dial threw four touchdown passes in his first career start for Belhaven, a feat not achieved by a first-time starting Blazers quarterback in 18 years. Read the full story.
Stay with the Mississippi News Group network for continuing coverage of Hurricane Isaias through the weekend. Today: No. 9 Ole Miss faces Vanderbilt in Nashville.
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
