Jayess Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of Joey Douglas Dunaway of Jayess, Mississippi, to 40 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Ocean Springs unveils two Walter Anderson–inspired gateway sculptures by Phil Proctor
Phil Proctor created two Walter Anderson–inspired gateway sculptures for Ocean Springs to guide visitors downtown; the works were unveiled Oct. 1, 2026.
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Columbus forecast: highs near 80, sun and clouds this week; showers likely Saturday–Sunday
Seasonable fall weather in Columbus, Miss., will bring highs near 80 with cool mornings and afternoon sun; showers and isolated storms likely Saturday–Sunday.
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Mississippi News Report — Tuesday, Oct 27: Burn Ban, Consolidation
Mississippi’s Tuesday morning headlines for October 27, 2026: a Lowndes County burn ban running through November 26, rural pushback on school consolidation, and new public-safety developments in Tupelo and Lafayette County.
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The 5 Best Solar Outdoor Lights for Tippah County Rural Driveways
From ~$15 driveway markers to 1,200-lumen dusk-to-dawn flood lights, five well-reviewed solar lights for Tippah County’s long rural driveways — no wiring, no electric bill, light where the county road meets your gate.
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Kissimmee woman arrested at airport after deputies say she left 4 children home alone
Osceola County deputies arrested Irene Miller at an Orlando-area airport after they say she left her four children, ages 9-14, home alone; she faces four child-neglect counts.
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Jay-Z to perform Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
Apple Music announced that Jay-Z will perform the Super Bowl LXI halftime show Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Fox News reported.
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Mississippi News Report — Monday, Oct 26: Trump Rally, Fire Danger
Mississippi’s Monday evening headlines for October 26, 2026: a crowd gathers before sunrise in Corinth for President Trump’s evening rally, elevated fire danger continues statewide, and Southaven names its 2026 Best of Southaven winners.
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Ohio State rises to No. 2 in AP Top 25; Miami remains No. 1, BYU falls to No. 8
WXXV News 25: Miami stayed No. 1 in the AP Top 25; Ohio State moved to No. 2 while BYU dropped to No. 8 after its loss at UCF; Utah and UCLA remain unbeaten.
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Tippah County roundup, Oct. 26, 2026: Freeze-protection guide compares pipe wraps and faucet covers
Monday’s Tippah County roundup covers a new shopping guide to pipe insulation, outdoor faucet covers and winter plumbing preparation.
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BetMGM promo code FOXNEWS covers first Oct. 26 bets up to $1,500 on Eagles–Cowboys, Rays–Brewers
BetMGM is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to cover their first wager on the Oct. 26 Cowboys–Eagles or Rays–Brewers games, up to $1,500 in bonus bets.
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South Carolina governors David Beasley and Jim Hodges endorse Annie Andrews for Senate
Two South Carolina governors — David Beasley (R) and Jim Hodges (D) — appeared in a campaign video endorsing Democrat Annie Andrews over Sen. Darline Graham, The Hill reported Oct. 26, 2026.
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Mississippi’s 2026 General Election set for Nov. 3; polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Mississippi’s 2026 General Election is Nov. 3; polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The Secretary of State’s Office told WJTV voters in line at 7 p.m. may still vote.
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Person of interest in custody after shooting on Lake Circle Dr. in Tupelo, police say
A person of interest is in custody after a shooting that left one person seriously injured in the 2000 block of Lake Circle Dr. in Tupelo on Oct. 25, police said.
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Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy to miss Auburn game after dislocating shoulder
Coach Pete Golding said Kewan Lacy dislocated a shoulder in the Oct. 24 loss at Texas and will not play against Auburn; Lacy is scheduled for MRIs.
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House Democrats call for special counsel to probe Trump’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein
House Judiciary Committee Democrats urged on Oct. 26, 2026, that a special counsel investigate President Trump’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, The Hill reported.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 26, 2026: Ripley soccer tonight; state races ahead
Ripley faces Caledonia in soccer Monday; state cross-country, region football and Saturday basketball fill Tippah County’s week.
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Trump to campaign in Corinth Monday at Crossroads Arena; doors open 2:30 p.m.
President Trump will hold a free campaign rally Monday, Oct. 26, at Crossroads Arena in Corinth; doors open 2:30 p.m., with Trump expected to speak about 6 p.m.
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Sophie Cunningham waves checkered flag at United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas
Sophie Cunningham waved the checkered flag at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas; Fox News reported some critics objected to the choice.
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Barricades go up in Corinth ahead of President Trump’s Oct. 26 rally at Crossroads Arena
Barricades are in place outside Crossroads Arena as businesses and law enforcement ready Corinth for President Trump’s expected Oct. 26 rally for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, WJTV reported.
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