Mother of three dies after dog attack in Holly Springs
Lakesha Newsom was attacked by dogs on March 3 while walking on Highway 178 and died in a hospital Friday morning, the Holly Springs Police Department and the coroner’s office said.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival set for March 28 in Jackson; Mayor Horhn to serve as grand marshal
WJTV 12 News reported Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival will be held downtown March 28, 2026, with Mayor John Horhn serving as grand marshal and a “Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks” theme.
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Wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County; 40 percent contained, Reeves says
A wildfire in Carroll County, Mississippi, has burned about 3,000 acres and is 40 percent contained, Gov. Tate Reeves said. No injuries have been reported, and state and local crews are working to contain the blaze, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County
A wildfire in Carroll County has burned 3,000 acres and is only 40% contained, prompting evacuations and emergency response efforts.
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Coulter Fussell explores community and experimentation in textile art at Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art showcases Coulter Fussell’s textile works, highlighting her innovative use of donated fabrics and community stories in a survey through June 14.
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Mississippi National Guard patrols Washington during peak cherry blossom season
Mississippi National Guard members were seen patrolling the National Mall as Washington’s cherry blossoms reached peak bloom amid ongoing security deployments from several states.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade draws thousands to downtown Jackson
Thousands attended Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on March 28, 2026, a decades-old tradition that featured bands, costumed participants and civic leaders, Mississippi Today reported.
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Traffic delays expected on West College and East Church streets Sunday
A traffic advisory warned of possible delays on West College Street starting at 7 a.m. Sunday and on East Church Street later in the afternoon as crews clean storm debris.
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Elevated fire danger to remain in place tomorrow, state agencies say
State fire agencies in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee said elevated fire danger will continue tomorrow and urged residents to check local burn bans before burning.
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association chapter picks up more than 30 bags on Highway 302
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 44-3 collected more than 30 bags of trash and several large items along Highway 302 in DeSoto County on Saturday, the chapter said.
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