Mississippi News Report — Wed, Sep 30: Bridge Reopens, Rangers No. 7
Good morning, Mississippi. Here’s what’s making headlines across the state on Wednesday, September 30, 2026: a major DeSoto County bridge is back open, Northwest Mississippi football keeps climbing the national rankings, and NEMCC softball brings a familiar face back to the coaching staff.
Top Stories
Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 reopens in DeSoto County
The Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 in DeSoto County has reopened to traffic. The Miller Road bridge is scheduled to reopen by Friday evening.
Northwest Mississippi football rises to No. 7 in NJCAA poll
The Northwest Mississippi Community College football team moved up four spots to seventh in the latest NJCAA rankings after a win over Northeast Mississippi.
Regional
NEMCC softball adds ex-Wheeler coach Harley Reeder to staff
NEMCC softball welcomes back Harley Reeder, a former all-conference Tigers pitcher and Wheeler High head coach, as an assistant coach in Booneville.
Booneville water shutoff set for Veterans Street Wednesday
The city of Booneville will cut water on Veterans Street from North College East to Plumrose at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, for line work.
Lauderdale County sheriff’s office reports arrest from Warrant Wednesday
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office said another person from its previous Warrant Wednesday post has been arrested and clarified tip-reward procedures.
Free Narcan training set for Oct. 1 at Oxford Police Department
The Oxford Police Department, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Ole Miss Police and Communicare MS will host a free Narcan training event Oct. 1 in Oxford.
Sports
Belhaven edges Millsaps 1-0 in Riverside soccer match
Belhaven defeated Millsaps 1-0 in a closely contested men’s soccer game Tuesday as part of the Riverside Rumble at Belhaven Bowl Stadium, with a Diego Sarzalejo bicycle-kick goal and a Justin Ramirez penalty save sealing the derby win.
Holland Williams leads Mississippi Christian in five-set volleyball victory
Holland Williams recorded 20 kills as Mississippi Christian defeated Union (Tenn.) 3-2 in a five-set match Tuesday. Williams also added five blocks and 22.5 points.
