Mississippi News Report — Wed, Oct 7: Isaias Watch, I-22 Fire
Good evening, Mississippi. Here’s what’s leading the Mississippi News Group network into Wednesday night, October 7, 2026: MEMA warns Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening toward the Gulf Coast with watches in effect, a grass fire shut down I-22 westbound near Tupelo, Tunica County shooting cases saw new developments, and the Dudie’s Burger Festival was pushed to Oct. 24.
Top Stories
MEMA warns of strengthening Isaias, Gulf Coast under watch — MEMA says Isaias is strengthening as it nears the northern Gulf Coast, with storm surge and hurricane watches in effect. Forecasters expect it to become a hurricane by Thursday. (Alcorn County News)
Isaias could soak Northeast Mississippi with 3 inches of rain — The National Weather Service says the storm’s remnants may cross the area Saturday, bringing 1-3 inches of rain and gusty winds near Corinth. (Alcorn County News)
I-22 westbound closed near Highway 45 due to grass fire — A grass fire shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 22 near Highway 45, prompting authorities to advise drivers to avoid the area. (Tupelo News)
Tunica shooting cases develop — Tunica County deputies report three arrests in one Sears Avenue shooting case while a search continues for suspects wanted after two homes were shot into. (Mississippi News Group)
Around Mississippi
Dudie’s Burger Festival rescheduled for Oct. 24 due to weather — The Dudie’s Burger Festival has been postponed to Oct. 24 because of forecasted inclement weather, organizers announced. (Tupelo News)
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office names Johnathan Kirkwood in Wanted Wednesday notice — The Lafayette-Oxford-University Crime Stoppers may pay a reward for a tip leading to the arrest of Johnathan Kirkwood. (Oxford MS News)
Olive Branch Chamber plans Oct. 15 Fall Block Party in Old Towne — The free event features bingo, local vendors, food trucks, and a City of Olive Branch Movie Night. (DeSoto County News)
Sports
NEMCC volleyball sweeps Coahoma to open fall break homestand — NEMCC volleyball swept Coahoma 25-10, 25-9, 25-14 in Booneville behind 10 kills from Addy Hicks and 13 team aces to improve to 4-2 in MACCC play. (Alcorn County News)
Mississippi Christian and Spring Hill tie 2-2 in women’s soccer — The Choctaws and Spring Hill played to a 2-2 draw in league action at Library Field, with Mississippi Christian dominating shots on goal. (Sports Mississippi)
