Saturday brought a statement win in Oxford, new leadership for Mississippi’s public safety agencies, a federal conviction in Corinth, and a frost warning to close the weekend. Here are the day’s biggest stories from the Mississippi News Group network.
Top Stories
Ole Miss Throttles No. 13 Missouri 31-3 on Homecoming
No. 9 Ole Miss defeated No. 13 Missouri 31-3 Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, dominating the top-15 homecoming matchup. Read the full recap on Mississippi Sports Group.
Bo Luckey Named Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner
Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Bo Luckey as commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, following his service as chief of Capitol Police since 2022. The announcement came as public safety agencies across the state rolled out leadership, preparedness, and cybersecurity reminders. Read more on Alcorn County News.
Corinth Man Convicted in Federal Child Exploitation Case
A Pittsburgh federal jury convicted Corinth man Justin Lee Plunk in a child exploitation conspiracy, with sentencing set for Jan. 26, 2027. See the full Oct. 17 Alcorn County roundup.
No Kings Rally in Hernando Urges Early Voting
A No Kings rally drew demonstrators to the DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando on Oct. 17, urging voters to cast ballots early ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Read more on DeSoto County News.
NWS Memphis Warns of Cold Sunday Morning, Patchy Frost
The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts the coldest temperatures of the season so far Sunday morning, with patchy frost possible north of I-40. Red Flag fire-danger conditions also persist across Mississippi into Saturday. Read the forecast details.
Around the State
Marathon Cheese Expansion Adds 39 Jobs in Booneville
The Marathon Cheese expansion in Booneville is a $326,000 investment that will add 39 jobs at the Prentiss County plant, the Mississippi Development Authority announced. Read more on Alcorn County News.
Tupelo Chili Festival Draws Crowds for 27th Year
The 27th annual Tupelo Chili Festival brought crowds and competition to downtown Tupelo on Friday night, with spicy dishes, winners, and fall festivities. Read more on Tupelo News.
Lake Cormorant Reaches 7-0; DeSoto Central, Lewisburg Win
Lake Cormorant kept its unbeaten season intact Friday, holding off Center Hill 14-9 to move to 7-0, while DeSoto Central and Lewisburg won county clashes. See the full DeSoto County sports rundown.
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
