Sunday brought a Homecoming rout in Oxford, a statewide fire-danger warning as dry air settles over Mississippi, and a championship for the Olive Branch band — here are the biggest stories from across the Mississippi News Group network on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Top Stories
Ole Miss routs Missouri 31-3 in top-15 SEC showdown. No. 9 Ole Miss defeated No. 13 Missouri 31-3 Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, celebrating the program’s 99th Homecoming with a statement win in a top-15 SEC matchup. Read the recap.
Fire danger rises as 36 counties ban burning. Dry air is pushing fire danger higher across Mississippi this week. DeSoto County has no burn ban of its own, but 36 Mississippi counties — including Tate — now ban outdoor fires. Read the details.
Olive Branch band named Marching Classic Grand Champions. The Olive Branch band swept Superior ratings at MHSAA marching evaluations and was named Grand Champions of the Mississippi Invitational Marching Classic. Read the story.
North Mississippi
Hernando Tunnel to Towers 5K raises over $8,500 in debut. The first Hernando Tunnel to Towers 5K, hosted by local Jersey Mike’s owners, raised more than $8,500 for fallen and injured first responders and heroes. Read the recap.
Trail of Treats returns to Crossroads Regional Park on Tuesday. The Corinth Trail of Treats returns Tuesday, Oct. 20, to Crossroads Regional Park with 20-plus vendors, live music and an expanded special needs hour. Read the preview.
Tupelo Fire Department takes aim at Chili Fest People’s Choice. The Tupelo Fire Department joined the 27th annual Chili Fest downtown, engaging the community and stirring friendly competition with city rivals. Read the story.
Accident closes Highway 7 South in Lafayette County. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office reported an accident near Coleman Funeral Home on Sunday morning, with officers and deputies rerouting traffic along County Road 401. Read the report.
Weather
Sunny, dry week ahead in Corinth. Expect sunny skies and no rain through next weekend, with highs rising from 72 to near 79 and lows in the 40s, according to the National Weather Service — more of the dry air driving the state’s elevated fire danger. Read the forecast.
That’s the Mississippi News Report for Sunday, Oct. 18. Check back Monday morning for the next edition, and follow the Mississippi News Group network for the latest Mississippi news all day.
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
