Mississippi News Report — Tuesday, Oct 6: Gulf Storm, Hyde-Smith

The Tuesday, Oct. 6 evening edition of the Mississippi News Report: a Gulf disturbance’s formation odds reach 90 percent with a Saturday flash-flood outlook for Mississippi, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith sits down with Baldwyn manufacturers, No. 9 Ole Miss prepares for Saturday’s trip to Vanderbilt, and a Madison attorney launches a run for state auditor.

Top Stories

Gulf odds reach 90% as Saturday flood threat emerges
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. outlook gives Gulf disturbance AL92 a 90% formation chance, and the National Weather Service in Jackson has added a Saturday Level 1 flash-flood outlook with 2–4 inches of rain possible. A small-craft advisory is in effect for Mississippi Sound until Friday morning.

Sen. Hyde-Smith visits Baldwyn, meets manufacturers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith met with Baldwyn Mayor Roslynn Clark, city officials and local manufacturers at City Hall to discuss city projects, federal grants and tax incentives. No specific funding commitments were announced.

Around Mississippi

Madison attorney Phil Buffington announces run for state auditor
Buffington, chairman of the Mississippi Tort Claims Board and a Balch & Bingham partner, says he’ll run for state auditor in the 2027 Republican primary on fraud prevention, regulatory accountability and cybersecurity. Current Auditor Shad White is considering a run for governor.

Trial delayed again for two former Capitol Police officers accused in shootings
The trial of former Capitol Police officers Michael Lamar Rhinewalt and Jeffery Walker Jr., accused of unlawfully firing on a car in August 2022 and shooting passenger Sherita Harris, was delayed at least a ninth time by a Hinds County Circuit judge. No new date has been set. (Republished from Mississippi Today.)

Southaven police: missing teen and baby found safe
Southaven police said Tuesday afternoon that 17-year-old Shana Warren and her 11-month-old son Jacob were safely located after an Oct. 3 missing alert. The department gave no details on where they were found and thanked the public for its help.

Missouri man arrested by U.S. Marshals on Monroe County child molestation warrant
The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 55-year-old Thomas Hendricks in Missouri on Sept. 10 on a Monroe County felony molestation-of-a-minor warrant. He is being returned to Monroe County, with bond set at $25,000.

Sports

Ole Miss football visits Vanderbilt in SEC matchup
No. 9 Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1 SEC) travels to Nashville on Saturday to face Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in an SEC matchup.

Mississippi State to host women’s basketball exhibition against Louisiana Tech
Mississippi State women’s basketball will host an exhibition against Louisiana Tech on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Choctaw County High School, in partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.