Tupelo man arrested after stabbing outside Blue-Sky; held without bond, police say
Tupelo police say Wiltavion L. Finley, 25, was charged with aggravated assault after a Sept. 10 stabbing outside Blue-Sky and was ordered held without bond.
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Texas rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25; Ohio State falls to No. 6, Oregon tumbles to No. 21
Texas moved to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after a comeback win; Ohio State fell to No. 6 and Oregon dropped to No. 21, WXXV News 25 reported Sept. 14, 2026.
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Mississippi awards just over $104 million in first round of Rural Health Transformation grants
The Magnolia Tribune reported Sept. 14, 2026 that Mississippi approved 167 Rural Health Transformation awards, directing just over $104 million statewide in the first round.
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Suspect in Edwards mobile-home fire confesses; held on first-degree arson charge
La’Vadda Harris confessed to State Fire Marshal deputies to setting an Aug. 6 mobile-home fire at 109 Mt. Moriah Rd. in Edwards and is held on first-degree arson.
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MPACT prepaid tuition reopens for Mississippi families; 2026–27 pricing available through May 31, 2027
State Treasurer David McRae says Mississippi’s MPACT prepaid tuition program reopened for 2026–27; families can lock in 2026–27 pricing through May 31, 2027.
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Mississippi State 38, Minnesota 13; Bulldogs’ largest road win since 2021
Mississippi State defeated Minnesota 38-13, the Bulldogs’ largest road win since 2021; QB Kamario Taylor threw for 227 yards and three TDs, SuperTalk Mississippi reported Sept. 13, 2026.
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NWS: Mid-South Heat to Near 100 Starting Sunday
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that highs could reach the upper 90s to around 100 beginning Sunday, and heat index values may top 105, prompting possible Heat Advisories.
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Strong storms moving across the area this morning, officials warn
Multiple thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds through the morning, prompting safety advisories.
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Tupelo police honor women on National Police Woman Day
The Tupelo Police Department said it marked National Police Woman Day by recognizing women in law enforcement and praising the contributions of its female officers.
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Jackson man charged with murder in woman’s hanging death
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman found hanging in Jackson. The case remains under investigation.
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