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University of Mississippi students Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang were identified after being found dead in Oxford on Sept. 21, 2026; investigators await toxicology results.
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Aurora James is facing a New York lawsuit after The Gathery Inc. says it was left with $1,082,965.28 in unpaid bills from the February 2026 15 Percent Pledge gala.
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A free hunter education class is set for Oct. 17 at Lone Oaks Farm in Middleton, TN. Students 9 and up can earn certification; registration is required.
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The Tennessee Forest Festival runs Sept. 24-26 in Bolivar with rodeo, barrel racing, a demolition derby and a 5K. Admission is $10; kids 10 and under free.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s tourism industry shattered records in 2025, welcoming 45.5 million visitors whose spending generated a record $18.9
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Hardeman County phone scam alert: callers posing as the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office seek fees. Officials say hang up and verify at 731-658-6524.
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Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office promotions name a new operations captain and jail lieutenant, plus a new patrol lieutenant serving Middleton.
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South Tippah School District is hiring cafeteria substitutes for its Child Nutrition team in Ripley. Here’s how to apply and who to contact for details.
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Oktibbeha County deputies told WJTV a man wanted in the Sept. 22 crossbow shooting in Maben was arrested in Arkansas; deputies said the victim was found wounded.
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Investigators are searching a property in the Scenic Hills area of Fulton as authorities pursue answers in the disappearance of
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Four Tippah schools converge for Thursday cross-country races at Blue Mountain Christian, with volleyball and golf also scheduled.
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Ripley’s first Homecoming parade since the 1980s rolls downtown tonight at 6:30 p.m., drier air brings highs near 90, and a $2.6 million Industrial Timber expansion adds 11 jobs in Ripley. Spirit of Ripley Festival sign-ups are also open for Oct. 30.
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Charlestien Harris explains what GAP insurance covers, when you need it, common exclusions, and where to buy it — so you can decide if it is right for you.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United Nations General Assembly; The Hill says the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and Gaza fighting are expected to dominate.
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Hardeman County Smart Yards classes start Sept. 30 at the Bolivar Extension office. The three-part series costs $25, and registration closes Sept. 28.
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Tennessee archery deer season and fall turkey archery open Saturday, Sept. 26, giving Middleton and Hardeman County bowhunters a weeks-long early window.
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SuperTalk Mississippi said a drier air mass will lower humidity statewide on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 90 in most regions.
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An Iowa judge dismissed President Trump’s lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over 2024 pre-election polling, The Hill reported Sept. 24, 2026.
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Anthony Buchanan was arrested in Starkville and charged with 23 counts of auto burglary and one felony motor-vehicle charge tied to Sept. 15 Louisville Street reports.
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The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office logged 81 arrests and 61 criminal incident reports from Aug. 15 to Sept. 14, led by theft and burglary cases.
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