Mississippi News Report — Tue, Oct 6: Burglary, Ticket Scams
Tuesday’s morning roundup of Mississippi headlines: two Oxford men face burglary charges in Lafayette County, Gulf storm-formation odds climb to 80% off the Coast, deputies warn Ole Miss fans about football ticket scams, and Ole Miss and Mississippi State golfers contend in three collegiate tournaments.
Top Stories
Two Oxford men charged in Lafayette County burglary investigation
Two Oxford men face burglary charges following a Lafayette County probe into reported stolen property. Via Mississippi News Group.
Mississippi news: Gulf odds climb to 80% as Coast rain threat returns
An 80% chance of Gulf storm formation is back in the forecast, with rising late-week rain chances for the Mississippi Coast. Via Mississippi News Group.
Lafayette County sheriff warns of Ole Miss football ticket scams on Facebook
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said it received reports of people paying for Ole Miss football tickets advertised online but never receiving the tickets. Via Oxford MS News.
Como man charged with felony motor vehicle theft in Lafayette County
A Como man was charged with felony motor vehicle theft after an investigation into a stolen vehicle. Via Mississippi News Group.
Around Mississippi
DeSoto County News launches new iPhone app
DeSoto County News has launched a new iPhone app offering local news, DeSoto sports, and Mississippi headlines. Via DeSoto County News.
Corinth police release September felony arrests list
Corinth police felony arrests for September 2026 include charges of commercial burglary, firearms trafficking and felony taking of a motor vehicle. Via Alcorn County News.
Sports
No. 20 Ole Miss women’s golf leads after opening round at The Ally
The 20th-ranked Ole Miss women’s golf team shot a 7-under 281 to lead after the first round at Old Waverly Golf Club. Via Mississippi Sports.
Mississippi State men’s golf tied for second at Cullan Brown Collegiate
Play was halted due to darkness Monday at the Cullan Brown Collegiate, leaving Mississippi State tied for second with three Bulldogs in the top 20. Via Mississippi Sports.
